About Elmo
The regions of East and North Finland (ENF) have long traditions in co-operation. A new phase in the collaboration was launched in early 2018 when the ENF regions were chosen as one of European Commission´s pilot areas to develop new approaches based on smart specialisation. The pilot was called Regions in Industrial Transition or as we like to call it, ELMO.
ELMO collaboration is about shaping the future of the ENF regions together. The core of the collaboration consists of smart specialisation that leads the way to identifying regional strengths and competences. The goal is to develop new practices that help enterprises to utilise the expertise and versatile network of innovation platforms in the ENF area.
The first phase of the ELMO collaboration produced the East and North Finland in industrial transition -smart specialisation strategy 2019-2023. In the second phase, we put the strategy to use in order to support industries, growth and employment in the ENF regions. We welcome you to follow the work that we do for the regions in the East and North Finland.
Smart Stories
A new search engine combines almost 50 innovation platforms in East and North Finland
A new search engine combines almost 50 innovation platforms in East and North Finland Regions of East and North Finland (ENF) collaborate to develop new approaches based on smart specialisation. One of the goals is to develop new practices that support companies in utilising the expertise and versatile network of innovation platforms in the ENF ... Read moreA new search engine combines almost 50 innovation platforms in East and North Finland
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First in Lapland: Arctic Development Environments Cluster gains Digital Innovation Hub status
First in Lapland: Arctic Development Environments Cluster gains Digital Innovation Hub status The European Commission has approved the Arctic Development Environments Cluster as the first official digital innovation hub in Lapland. Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) are multi-stakeholder consortia that aim to accelerate the digitalisation of SMEs and the public sector in their area. DIHs offer ... Read moreFirst in Lapland: Arctic Development Environments Cluster gains Digital Innovation Hub status
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Reinforcing cluster collaboration in East and North Finland
Reinforcing cluster collaboration in East and North Finland The regions of East and North Finland (ENF) have long traditions in cooperation. The area as a whole is one of EU´s Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA) which have also been viewed as a special target area of territorial cohesion in the regional and structural policies of ... Read moreReinforcing cluster collaboration in East and North Finland
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New European Bauhaus conference
How can we make the places where we live and our experiences more beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive? Register now for the first New European Bauhaus conference organised by the European Commission!
EU Green Week
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European Research and Innovation Days 2021
European Research and Innovation Days is the European Commission’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond.
The event will take place online on 23 and 24 June 2021, allowing everyone to get involved from anywhere.
This year marks the start of Horizon Europe, our most ambitious EU research and innovation programme ever and will be a decisive moment to strengthen our European Research Area. Cooperation in research and innovation is essential in our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and will pave the way to a greener and more digital future. The European Research and Innovation Days represent a unique opportunity to add your voice to the conversation.
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