Finland

North Karelia(English)

Pohjois-Karjala(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 3 - NUTS CODE/MS:FI1D3

Statistics

	Area: 21584 km2
	Population: 160145
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): :
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 35563
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: :
	Regional GERD (%): :

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	North Karelia Regional Programme 2022-2025
Type of strategy	Regional
Languages	FI
Strategy approved	Yes

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Competent regional or national institution, responsible for the management of S3

Name	Position	Contact
No information available.	Regional Council of North Karelia	kirjaamo@pohjois-karjala.fi

Thematic platforms and partnership

Industrial Modernisation

Photonics

S3P Mining Industry and Global Value Chain

Advanced Materials for Batteries for Electro-mobility and StationaryEnergyStorage

Energy

Sustainable buildings

Sustainable Buildings

S3CoP activities

Support to enhance S3 governance and coordination at the NUTS II level

The Targeted Assignment for East and North Finland (ENF) aims to improve governance practices to better coordinate the implementation of the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) across its seven diverse regions. The region faces challenges stemming from disparities in research and innovation presence, the distance between actors, and shifting priorities influenced by the eastern border with Russia.This assignment will address these challenges by providing guidance on developing a flexible and reflective S3 governance model that operates effectively across the NUTS II level. The primary objective is to craft practical governance recommendations that can adapt to evolving EU policies, while strengthening ENF’s response to both local and international challenges. The deliverablel includes tailored governance recommendations and practical tools to align ENF’s S3 priorities with relevant EU policy frameworks. These tools will ensure cohesive and effective implementation of S3 across the ENF region.

Ecosystem label

	Aerospace & Defence ➝
	Agri-food ➝
	Construction ➝
	Creative & Cultural Industries ➝
	Digital ➝
	Electronics ➝
	Energy/Renewable Energy ➝
	Energy Intensive Industries ➝

	Healthcare ➝
	Mobility, Transport & Automotive ➝
	Proximity Economy ➝
	Retail ➝
	Social Economy ➝
	Textiles ➝
	Tourism ➝

S3 Priorities and keywords

Descriptive keywords

These keywords, identified using AI and manually verified, highlight the key elements of each strategic priority as reflected in individual strategies.

Semantically Associated Keywords

These keywords, identified and associated through semantic AI algorithms and manually reviewed, support the search function by identifying topics related to each strategic priority. While a priority may not explicitly focus on these keywords, they provide meaningful connections. For exxample, agricultural terms might relate to circular economy priorities, such as biofuels or agricultural waste valorisation. Semantically associated keywords enable users to find regions with similar or related priorities, offering a starting point for deeper exploration of each specific strategy.

Priority	Descriptive keywords	Semantic keywords
Renewable industry and emerging technologies	Climate change mitigation, resource efficiency, hydrogen and circular economy, emission-free energy, forest bioeconomy, natural resources utilization, sustainable housing	circular economy, circular design, renewable energy, renewable energy sources, offshore renewable energy, hydrogen
Innovative and sustainably produced services	Innovative and sustainable services, service exports, consumer behavior, digital channels, education and learning services, educational technology applications, international education exports, research infrastructure, higher education institutions	digital transformation
Clean solutions and a green transition	Clean solutions, resource efficiency, hydrogen, bioproducts	renewable energy, hydrogen

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Renewable industry and emerging technologies	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5 - Energy 5.37 - Renewable energy sources
Innovative and sustainably produced services	M - Professional, scientific and technical activities M.72 - Scientific research and development	2 - Environment :
Clean solutions and a green transition	E - Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities E.36 - Water collection, treatment and supply E.37 - Sewerage E.38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services	2 - Environment 02.13 - Protection of atmosphere and climate 02.14 - Protection of soil and groundwater 02.17 - Solid waste 02.18 - The elimination and prevention of pollution

Additional information

Document type	Link
Webpage	Kohesio: Region/Member State
Webpage	Link to ERDF programmes database