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["2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B Northern Periphery and Arctic"]
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["NPA0100021","Green energy technologies for tourism growth.","This project GLOW\n\n2.0 will apply a Green Business Model to pilot and learn how to develop sustainability methodologies in SMEs with a focus on companies and social enterprises serving the Dark Nights Tourism Economy. It thus will enhance sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation, which will involve them in productive investments.\n\nThe project will support enterprises and public organisations in developing tourism flow during the dark winter months by enabling the application of immersive technologies at an enterprise level and developing common use applications presenting the night sky (developed during the project). These will be integrated into existing tourism strategies and offers on natural and cultural heritage to develop a marketing platform, which will enable the enterprises to reach beyond their existing markets. These will enable the enterprises to develop their own green business models. Green business can grow economically and reduce use of resources. The project will integrate techniques for green business with immersive technologies for maximum impact. \n\nA bridging study has involved enterprises, tourism and local authorities in workshops to determine their priorities and what they can absorb, which has determined the feasibility of the project. There are three main aspects: enhancing the capacity of SMEs, and in delivery, marketing and promotion of a tourism offer including dark skies; technology development of a virtual planetarium, 360 degree photography and star gazing applications, to be shared and adapted across the region; and validation and promotion of Dark Skies tourism as a regional offer across the NPA area, which also serves as means of safeguarding natural assets. \n\nThe three aspects are mutually supporting. Enterprises gain technical and business capacity. Regions enhance their overall tourism offer and this is disseminated across the NPA.","2022-12-01","2025-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","024 Advanced support services for SMEs and groups of SMEs (including management, marketing and design services)","N",1798328.64,"ERDF",888319.25,65,"To verify the capacity and training needs of the target audiences and design and implement a capacity building and training programme.\nTo approach technology development through a variety of user needs and experiences, from singular individual tourist end user experience to a shared event driven experiences and demonstration. \nTo involve regional agencies and others in the use of dark skies as a driver to extend the tourist season, and promote how a transnational approach could support this strategy.","Narvik, Galway, -, Sodankylä, Joensuu","NO, IE, IS, FI",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0100004","Blue Circular Nets","Marine litter has received a lot of attention in the past years as a most vivid sign of the degradation of our oceans’ health. Single use plastics (SUP) and fishing gear are the main sources of marine litter in Europe, and significant steps have been taken to tackle this issue. Many SUP products have been phased out of production and have been replaced with products that are made from less harmful materials. However, transition from plastics to more degradable materials is not possible when it comes to fishing gear. Other actions are needed to decrease the impact of fishing gear in the pollution of marine environment. \n\nWhen fishing nets are approaching their end-of-life (EOL), the nets should be collected and disposed appropriately. SUP directive, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the Ports Reception Directive are pushing the whole sector towards this direction, but setting up a collection network in the demanding NPA circumstances requires extra efforts from all of those involved. On the other hand, this offers also an opportunity to recycle and eventually also reuse the collected materials, which is in align with the EU’s goals for Circular Economy and resource efficiency. \n\nThe CIRCNETS project is following in the footsteps of previously implemented NPA projects of Circular Ocean, Blue Circular Economy and Blue Circular Tech, which have demonstrated, that this issue requires transnational approach. CIRCNETS is utilising outcomes of these projects and taking them further. The main outcome is a Blueprint for collection, treatment and reuse of EOL fishing gear for the NPA region and in delivering this CIRCNETS also prepares the stakeholders involved in fishing business for the implementation of these legislative changes. In the above mentioned projects certain aspects related to the issue have been already addressed, but these have lacked both the geographical extent and holistic view on the collection, recycling and re-use, which CIRCNETS will deliver.","2023-01-01","2025-12-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.6. Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","072 Use of recycled materials as raw materials compliant with the efficiency criteria","N",1499969.46,"ERDF",642184.97,65,"This WP will map out the overall fishing gear volumes that are in use in NPA countries, collected EOL fishing gear volumes and the EOL fishing gear collection responsibilities and practices in NPA ports. \nDevelop a model to sustainably use EOL gear\n-Analysis of the current EOL fishing gear disposal systems \n-Current End of waste criteria for fishing gear \n-Economic potential of EOL fishing gear \n-Emerging technologies and best practice dissemination\nContribute to implementation of EPR for EOL fishing gear in the NPA\n- Review the implementation of EPR in other sectors\n- Review of fishing gear EPR, SUP and EU port reception facilities directive in NPA\n- Implementation of EPR in fishing gear sector","Kungshamn, Reykjavik, -, University of Oulu","SE, IS, IE, NO, FI",{"$nulls":5},7]
["NPA0200058","Value chain analyses of transdisciplinary “KET-enabled” makerspaces","The “Green Deal” challenges academia and SMES in European regions to transform economies by innovation. This once-in- -a-generation challenge requires new innovative capacities. Remote NPA regions requires dedicated spaces for making objects – which we describe as makerspaces. Makerspaces allow multidisciplinary concepts to be investigated using digital tools in a laboratory environment. Providing access to these tools inspires the next generation to scale concepts in future production environments. The competitiveness realized by such makerspaces depend on the deployment of disruptive tools based on key enabling technologies (KET-enabled makerspaces). \n\nThe ability to KETs (eg. advanced materials, printed electronics, photonics, advanced manufacturing /robotics, connectivity, & artificial intelligence) presents an opportunity for resource-efficient innovation which can increasingly inspire young people to improve the competitiveness of SMEs across the NPA region.\n\nThe objective of this project is to understand how a broad constituency of stakeholders across the NPA region can contribute to, and apply, KET-enabled makerspaces to contribute to the innovation capacity of region.\n\nThe project will apply a novel value chain analysis methodology to identify how KET-enabled makerspaces can best meet the expectations of regional stakeholders. The application of this tool by technologists is important. The value chain analysis will identify the potential for inter-regional stakeholder engagement, technology readiness of KET-enabled makerspace tools, the innovation potential of specific applications which resonates with the strengths or assets of the NPA. \n\nThe main output of the project will be a heat map of activities in the form of a transnational value chain. This output, achieved in 12 months, will assist each partner to identify transnational actions and relevant to future key stakeholders which will serve as inputs to a full NPA inter-regional project.","2022-12-01","2023-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","028 Technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and higher education sector","N",99996.97,"ERDF",44998.56,65,"The aim of this preparatory project is to develop a high quality Main project applications.","Reykjavik, KOKKOLA, Galway","IS, FI, IE",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0200079","Biodiversity sustaining carbon management in degraded lands and cut-away peatlands in Northern periphery and Arctic regions","Globally, carbon capture should be increased maintaining biodiversity at the same time. In Northern periphery (NP), there are degraded and neglected areas whose utilization could be developed towards efficient carbon capture. In Finland cut-away peatlands are underutilized areas due to the changing energy policy. In Iceland serious environmental problem is the loss of vegetation by wind erosion and in Norway the cultural landscape includes areas that are intensively farmed such as coastal heaths but could be harnessed for carbon farming, too. These areas could be rediscovered for carbon capture and utilization for climate change adaptation; for ex. short rotation coppicing in the cut-away peatlands. Sustainable exploitation of targeted project lands and fields in NP, needs implementation models that benefit landowners and policy makes and biodiversity, too. \nProject aim is to build up operational model for the Northern periphery to re-utilize these areas for carbon capture and utilization (CCU) in the biodiversity maintaining way. Sustainability covers the cooperation of stakeholders, encourages entrepreneurship development for improved regional economy and maintain biodiversity. To succeed with this, landowners needs incomes to maintain the synergy between carbon management and biodiversity sustaining. This is the unique aspect of our project: to synergize effective CCU and develop existing biodiversity indicator system at the same. Presently there are difficulties to estimate the biodiversity effects as the schemes of CCU in biological systems are hardly meeting existing biodiversity indicator classifications. \nWith the transnational co-operation, beneficial development of sparsely populated communities in Northern periphery is achieved, and results in innovative solutions for carbon capture and utilization. Concrete result from the project is procedure to plan the sustainable utilization of these areas with common awareness of possibilities and threats gained.","2022-12-01","2023-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","058 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods and landslides (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)","N",99085,"ERDF",32464.25,65,"The aim of this preparatory project is to develop a high quality Main project applications.","Reykjavík, Trondheim, Joensuu","IS, NO, FI",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0400112","Printed hybrid electronics for sustainable intelligent applications.","There is a known demand for intelligent, but sustainable applications in the food and beverages industry, such as seafood production and logistics, where ensuring the quality of food products, improving the efficiency of logistics, and preventing food waste loss are key challenges. New intelligent technologies are also a vital part of constructing energy-efficient buildings, where sensors and control systems enable the house automation towards less energy usage, while ensuring the safety of inhabitants and health of buildings. When the use of intelligent applications increases it inevitably means more electronics to be manufactured. The manufacturing of electronics must be changed to more environmentally friendly by using new sustainable processes and novel materials and by exploring the possibilities and capabilities of these new technologies.\n\nManufacturing of food products and beverages, construction and education are all key growth sectors of the NPA area and there is a great deal of expertise in the region to solve the challenges related to lack of information on using novel technologies in those sectors. Lack of information is slowing down the exploitation of the technology in different applications. The project will answer to the need to develop new technology’s reliability and quality, make processes more mature and produce new knowledge towards a cost-efficient, sustainable way of manufacturing electronics.\n\nThe project constructs a broad and balanced transnational partnership, with strong and active stakeholder participation. The project will facilitate the development of research and innovation capacities and the uptake of technologies for novel products and services. The collaboration between the researchers and the industry enables the testing of technologies and applications for the industry’s needs.","2023-06-01","2023-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","028 Technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and higher education sector","N",37253.71,"ERDF",24214.91,65,"The aim of this preparatory project is to develop a high quality Main project applications.","Luleå, Oulu","SE, FI",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0400110","Carbon Management for Building Resilience: Local Capacity Development for Sustainable Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, and Carbon Mitigation in Sparsely Populated Communities","The project aims to address the common challenges of climate change and sustainable resource management in sparsely populated communities across the NPA region.\n\nThe programme area faces several common challenges related to climate change and sustainable resource management, including the impact of climate change on natural resources and the environment, as well as the need for sustainable resource management practices. However, there are also opportunities for new technologies and innovations to support sustainable development.\n\nThe overall objective of the project is to jointly develop a main project proposal on climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention in sparsely populated communities. The project aims to build local capacity in sustainable resource management, landscape breeding, and carbon assessment, utilizing innovative tools and ecosystem-based approaches. \nThe main outputs of the project include the main project proposal, action plans, transnational network. The project outputs will benefit local communities, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in natural resource management.\n\nThe project adopts a transnational approach as the challenges and opportunities related to climate change and sustainable resource management are cross-border in nature. A transnational approach allows for the sharing of knowledge, expertise, and best practices, creating opportunities for mutual learning and capacity building.\n\nWhat sets this project apart is the collaboration of experts from different fields and different countries to address the common challenges of climate change and sustainable resource management. The project seeks to create new transnational networks and strengthen existing ones, fostering collaboration and cooperation across borders to create a more sustainable future for the NPA region. The project's transnational approach and emphasis on collaboration and knowledge-sharing are also innovative and forward-thinking.","2023-06-01","2024-05-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)","N",99832.62,"ERDF",64891.2,65,"The aim of this preparatory project is to develop a high quality Main project applications.","Oulu, Umeå, Joensuu","FI, SE",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0300102","Literary Tourism Immersive Technology Acceleration","The NPA region is characterised by sparse population & extreme peripherality, a rich diversity of cultures with distinct identities & indigenous peoples. N-LiTe is a follow on from NPA Spot-Lit project, that addressed the need for shared development/marketing of literary assets. The Covid pandemic highlighted the fragility specifically of those in the tourism/service industry, Spot-lit was re-imagined digitally resulting from COVID19 when travel all but ceased & the tourism industry failed. Learnings evidenced the need for cooperation across regions to maximise place-based LT development and capacity building for SMEs to develop new digital innovations to increase their competitiveness, resilience and create wider access to markets. N-LiTe aims to deliver new innovative digital solutions/immersive digital experiences that support links into larger markets and further promote place-based literary tourism. By adopting a design-thinking approach & learning from Spot-lit and new partner countries we aim to deliver *A new Digital Capacity Building Programme for SMEs & organisations. * Development of new immersive digital technology promoting place-based literary assets for domestic and international tourists. *An International Literary Industry Tourism Symposium and Framework to embed durable, sectoral support from policymakers. * Securing a Digital Future by engaging with young people across the NPA through new creative literary technology. *A Toolkit as a means to preserve the project learnings & to promote technology adoption & sustainable tourism. Our shared culture and heritage is enhanced through the diversity of our transnational partnership and connectivity with other EU projects.","2023-07-01","2026-06-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","024 Advanced support services for SMEs and groups of SMEs (including management, marketing and design services)","N",1499970.4,"Other, ERDF",812818.76,65,"Demonstrate the benefit of incorporating digital immersive solutions for literary and cultural tourism organisations/business, enabling them to see & deliver the potential in their own business. Supported by a Toolkit & Digital Exploration Platform.\nFuture proof the LT sector by facilitating uptake of immersive technologies by LT SME's and inspiring the next generation of content creators through youth engagement. \nEngage with stakeholder, communicate project outcome and host an International Industry forum for the development of literary/cultural tourism sector across NPA.","Nordland, Umeå, Torshavn, Kajaani, Ballaghadereen","NO, SE, FO, FI, IE",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0600153","3D Printing with Bio-based Materials in a Circular Economy Context","This preparatory project’s core objective is to establish the groundwork for a larger-scale initiative to promote circular economies in remote, sparsely populated regions within the NPA areas. The project strategy revolves around exploiting the transformative power of 3D printing technology and locally sourced bio-based materials to drive sustainable manufacturing.\n\nCreating circular economies in such unique and challenging regions presents formidable obstacles, predominantly from limited access to low-volume manufacturing technologies and the scarcity of secondary raw materials, which are pivotal for realizing circularity. However, these rural areas often possess underutilized reserves of bio-based resources, presenting an untapped potential for enhancing self-sufficiency and resilience.\n\nWithin this context, 3D printing, specifically the material extrusion process, emerges as an exceptionally versatile and dynamic technology, excelling in crafting personalized products tailored to niche markets and low-volume plastic production. A pivotal aspect of 3D printing is its capacity to fabricate replacement parts, thereby extending the operational lifespan of products and cultivating a culture of repair and longevity.\n\nBy strategically applying this technology locally, the project aspires to significantly boost the circularity of plastics and other resources in remote areas. This approach effectively mitigates the carbon footprint associated with the traditional linear production model. Moreover, creating new products from recycled or upcycled plastics, combined with bio-based materials such as fibers and fillers, opens up exciting possibilities for establishing entirely localized value chains. Furthermore, the project envisions establishing local closed-loop systems, where end-of-life 3D-printed products are systematically collected and recycled into fresh, functional prints representing circularity.\n\nWithin the context of the bio-based industry, agriculture and forestry, side streams - often considered waste - can serve as valuable sources of replacement materials, replacing traditional synthetic or high-energy-embedding materials across a spectrum of applications. This innovative and sustainable approach strongly aligns with the core principles of sustainability, resource efficiency, and the circular economy.\n\nThe preparatory project’s primary focus is on two critical aspects: firstly, the comprehensive assessment of locally available secondary bio-based raw materials in two specific regions, namely South-West in Ireland and Centria Ostrobothnia in Finland. Secondly, the project aims to scrutinize the quality and compatibility of these materials concerning their applicability in the 3D printing process, with a specific emphasis on the material extrusion method. Ultimately, the predominant goal is to lay down the foundational framework for the subsequent development of a main project that integrates 3D printing with locally sourced bio-based materials, creating the potential for a robust circular value chain across NPA countries.\n\nTo actualize these objectives, the project will proactively identify and establish collaborative partnerships with stakeholders across the entire supply chain. These partnerships will encompass bio-based material providers and processors, 3D printing infrastructure owners, higher education institutes, and business support organizations. The aimed comprehensive main project will contain participants from at least three NPA countries.\n\nRecognizing that the value chains being created are inherently local, the project strategically leverages a transnational development team. This approach creates a diverse and expansive pool of resources, expertise, best practices, and cutting-edge technologies that collectively enhance the quality and impact of innovations within the local context.","2023-12-01","2024-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.6. Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","072 Use of recycled materials as raw materials compliant with the efficiency criteria","N",98150,"ERDF",63797.5,65,null,"Tralee, Kokkola","IE, FI",{"$nulls":5},2]
["NPA0600158","Cascading use of side streams to produce sustainable battery chemicals","NPA regions are appealing to battery producers due to abundant space, primary resources, infrastructure, chemical industries, and access to renewable energy sources like geothermal and wind power. To boost self-sufficiency, reduce emissions from supply chains, create more jobs along the supply chain and enhance sustainability, there's a need to further tap into local raw materials for battery manufacturing. Silicon, emerging as a superior alternative to graphite for energy storage, offers promise. Sand as silicate mineral is a silicon source available in NPA. However, excavation of it as any mining carries environmental risks, including habitat disruption and concerns about scarcity in the future due to increasing demand in various industries. \n\nSilicon-containing compounds can be found in unconventional sources such as agricultural residues like grain husks, algae, and geothermal energy production brines. Our strategy involves maximizing the value derived from industrial and agricultural by-products by cascade processing thereby enhancing resource efficiency and minimizing waste. It creates new business prospects also outside the battery manufacturing supply chain. \n\nThe objective of this preparatory project is to foster collaboration among research organizations and industries in the NPA region to enhance innovation capacity in the exploration of alternative locally available silicon-containing resources for the battery sector. This objective aligns with NPA and regional initiatives by emphasizing policies that prioritize regional innovation and growth. \n\nRecognizing the complexity of battery technology development, which requires diverse expertise, infrastructure and human resources, this transnational approach aims to prevent fragmented efforts, redundancy, knowledge gaps, and missed synergies. Additionally, it addresses supply chain resilience, mitigating risks during resource scarcity or disruptions.\n\nIn this preparatory project, we perform initial screening of potential silicon-containing sources in NPA areas and preliminary evaluation of suitability as a raw material for the manufacturing of batteries. The main outcome of this preparatory project is a full application for submission under the 2021-2027 NPA programme.","2023-12-01","2024-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","029 Research and innovation processes, technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and universities, focusing on the low carbon economy, resilience and adaptation to climate change","N",99996,"ERDF",45520.15,65,"The objective of this preparatory project is to foster collaboration among research organizations and\nindustries in the NPA region to enhance innovation capacity in the exploration of alternative locally\navailable silicon-containing resources for the battery sector.\n\nThe specific objectives include conducting a screening of potential silicon-containing resources,\nidentifying and involving knowledge and infrastructure providers, and engaging industry stakeholders\nin the forthcoming project."," Reykjavik, Kuopio, Kokkola","IS, FI",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0500123","Adapting oats to final Frontier","Our objective is to increase possibilities for oat cultivation within the NPA region. Oat is selected because it has well recognized positive health effects and its consumption for food is increasing and oat is also a resilient crop that demands less fungicides and tolerates lower soil pH compared to wheat and barley. Our consortium representing both local plant breeders and R&D partners across NPA countries has unique oat-expertise and uniquely diverse oat material needed to overcome the greatest obstacles limiting the cultivation: lack of adapted cultivars and lack of knowledge on oat cultivation. Ee will gather and test a set of 400 oats that have unseen diversity coming from four separate sources including modern oat cultivars, landraces and crosses with wild oat relatives. We will use new genetic information produced by sequencing together with field performance data that we will gather from 8 different NPA locations.","2023-12-01","2026-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","028 Technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and higher education sector","N",1681051.34,"ERDF",698702.16,65,"The objective is to use modern genetics to evaluate uniquely diverse plant material, understand how different environments and breeding impact oats, and to pick material and methods for future actions needed to provide oat cultivars for NPA.  \n\nThe delivered milestones within this work package are 1) the selection of unique oat material (activity 1.1) for piloting of adaptation, quality and cultivars in work package 2, 2) results from genetic analysis explaining variation in adaptation or quality and impacts of plant breeding occurring in the material (activity 1.2) and 3) a plan to utilize these in the future cultivar breeding (1.3). These are the actions needed for breeding new cultivars that are fit for the NPA.  \n\nMore detailed descriptions of the sources of the unique plant material are provided as supplementary file 1 attached to the application.  \nConduction of field-based agronomic oat research and farm trials to select cultivars adapted to the climatic conditions within the NPA territory, provide phenotypic data to facilitate genetic analyses and demonstrate oat cultivation within the NPA. As an outcome of this work package we are able to name the best fitting existing cultivars for farming at different trial locations that represent the variation in climatic conditions and stress factors within the NPA. We have also gathered data from the agronomic performance and yield quality variation within our unique prebreeding material and to be analysed in WP1 to better understand traits like photoperiod sensitivity or stress tolerance in oat cultivar development. Simultaneously, we have also established demonstrating sites for WP3 where oat cultivation is introduced for local farmers and stakeholders on eight locations across NPA. The detailed description of oat trial network is attached to the application as supplementary file 2. \nThe objective of WP3 is to draw from the WP2 activities and the results of these activities, to reach stakeholders connected to cereal production in the NPA region, as well as for the project partners to co-create relevant knowledge and outputs with the stakeholders. This assures both that new knowledge generated from the project reach the target groups, and assures its relevance for these groups. In addition, partners and stakeholders’ communication and cooperation assures long-term benefits of the projects results both between and within the countries. ","Lund, Kapp, Jokioinen, Dublin, XE12, Ireland, Svalöv, Ridabu , Ås, Borgarbyggð , Jyväskylä","SE, NO, FI, IE, IS",{"$nulls":5},10]
["NPA0600155","Enhancing digital entrepreneurship and business transfer readiness in sparsely populated and peripherical regions","The Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) regions suffer from rapid aging, sparse population, and long distances. The increasing number of young people are relocating to larger urban areas and changes in demography pose several challenges for SMEs and local service provision. For example, there is a huge decrease in opportunities for business transfer/succession. By introducing new digital technologies, the existing businesses could receive a new life by widening the potential market area and engaging the local people (e.g. youth) to take over the business and make their living in the rural communities. \n\nThis project contributes to Specific Objective \n\n1.2 Reaping the benefits of digitalization for citizens, companies, research organizations and public authorities. The target groups include especially the SMEs and Business Support Organizations of the sparsely populated NPA regions, but also interest groups, higher education and research organizations, and general public will be engaged. The goal of this preparatory project and the Main Project ahead is to enhance the vitality of the sparsely populated areas by supporting and developing business transfer and succession planning processes and developing digital entrepreneurial skills. The preparatory project aims to define the baseline of this development work, engage the best potential consortium of organizations to take over the Main Project activities and complete a successful Main Project application.\n\nThe challenges of the decrease in the vibrant workforce, and lack of opportunities for entrepreneurs and business transfer/succession impact both businesses and regional well-being, e.g. reduced birth rate, loss of essential services and access to markets. In this preparatory project, the Main Project tackling these challenges will be carefully designed and prepared in transnational cooperation. The project partners represent two geographical zones (Finland, Ireland) and two types of organizations: Business support organizations and Higher Education Institutions, respectively. Partners have both a wide experience in transnational projects including the NPA programme and deep knowledge of the topics to be developed (business transfer/succession processes, digital business models and tools, new technologies, capacity building of entrepreneurs). \n\nThe value of transnational knowledge sharing and good practice exchange are vital in addressing the unique issues of business transfer and new technologies. Finland’s provision of business transfer awareness and readiness is well advanced compared to Ireland though more development is required in both countries. Research from Finland notes that in the next five years, one in three businesses will seek to transfer their business. In Ireland, only 23% of family businesses have a viable succession plan. There is also a need for capacity building: to enhance entrepreneurial climate and entrepreneurship skills, provide clarity of vision, business models and leadership, and expertise in new technologies.\n\nThe preparatory project will proceed towards the Main Project application by the following activities: \n- Baseline study to define the current state of business transfer services and digital business technology readiness in different NPA regions.\n- Survey and analysis of entrepreneurial and digital readiness across the NPA regions with special target group of young people and in the viewpoint of business transfer /modernizing the business plan by digitalization and new technologies.\n- Search of potential Main Project partners by benefitting the wide networks of the preparatory project partners. Engagement will be made through active stakeholder communications, joint workshops in the partner regions, discussions with experienced business advisors, and participation in topic-specific events. \n- Main Project idea development based on the implementation of the earlier preparatory project activities. \n\nThe approach to boost business transfers /succession by capacity building and introduction of new technologies is new to Northern Periphery and Arctic programme. Transnational cooperation and a mixture of organisation types and experience will create a unique and innovative incubator for a high-quality Main Project application.","2023-12-01","2024-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","018 IT services and applications for digital skills and digital inclusion","N",99522.7,"ERDF",64689.75,65,null,"Cork, Joensuu","IE, FI",{"$nulls":5},2]
["NPA0500141","Northern Buildings in Changing Climate","Due to climate change, the shifts between cold and mild during winter will become more frequent, winds will most likely become stronger and flawy, and the rainfall will increase. In addition, air humidity will increase. The combination of increased wind and rain may cause extra exposure of moisture/humidity to buildings. \n\nNoBiCC wants to investigate the influence of this changes from Greenland with the arctic climate, to Island and Norway with costal climate and Sweden and Finland with inland climate in the north, because ambient conditions play an important role in the energy efficiency of buildings.\n\nThe effect of changing ambient conditions on the surface of various building wall structures will be studied using wind behaviour simulations to identify which locations in different shape of buildings are the most probable targets to extra moisture load. \n\nThe project will lead to the next generation buildings and architectural designs for climate smart future.","2024-01-01","2026-12-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)","N",1499723.3,"Other, ERDF",438969.89,65,"Specific objective of the project is to review and improve current practices of house building technologies for buildings located in the region with regards to better withstand impact from future climatical changes.\nThis work package encompasses the assessments of building construction practices, energy performance, and indoor environment in the NPA regions affected by a challenging climate and future climate change, including increased temperatures and extreme weather events. The study results would provide strategies and recommendation to equip the buildings in NPA regions to be resilient, with optimal indoor environment and also energy efficient while meeting the climate change.\nThe objective is to create sustainable, resilient, culturally sensitive, and energy-efficient buildings that can thrive in the unique environmental and socio-cultural context of the Northern Periphery and Arctic regions.","Nuuk, Umeå, Reykjavík, Oulu, Narvik","GL, SE, IS, FI, NO",{"$nulls":5},5]
["NPA0100011","Demonstrating New Generation Robotics and Smart Manufacturing to SMEs in the NPA Region","The main challenges for companies operating in the Interreg NPA area are their remoteness from the market, weak international competitiveness and labor supply, low productivity, insufficient capacity, labor-intensive manual work methods, and the need to develop products, processes, and services following the principles of sustainable development. The obstacles to growth and the low utilization rate of smart manufacturing are mainly due to the insufficient knowledge of suitable technological solutions, the benefits they bring, the lack of application know-how, and the low willingness to invest in companies in the robotics and automation domain.\n \nThe RoboDemo project responds to this challenge by involving new generation robotics and I\n\n4.0 technologies that provide key solutions to the challenges described above I\n\n4.0 technologies like cobots, mobile robots, advanced drones, and intelligent automation solutions have recently proved to have a great cost-benefit ratio to invest in. Moreover, traditional technologies require a lot of knowledge and time to program actions, whereas I\n\n4.0 technologies are faster to program and deploy. \n\nThe overall project aim is to develop and pilot an efficient and cross-national technology transfer model that supports companies in the NPA area. This will be done by combining areas of consortium expertise to promote the adoption of smart manufacturing and I\n\n4.0 technologies for business development. A technology transfer service concept developed by Centria is used as the base for the development tool (see Annex for description). It includes rapid technology experiments and demonstrations with transferrable devices on the SME's premises or in an industrial operating environment. Technological solutions can also be illustrated with the help of simulation software. The resulting outputs will be increased competitiveness and innovation within manufacturing companies.","2022-12-01","2025-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","028 Technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and higher education sector","N",1452392.98,"Other, ERDF",719000.0699999999,65,"- Provide information and promote RoboDemo solutions to the manufacturing sector.  \n- Iterative development of RoboDemo I4.0 solutions based on the customer needs. \n- Share knowledge between RoboDemo partners and SMEs. \n\nCentria introduces Centria's Technology Transfer Model to partners, apply, pilot and test it in project areas, and producing robotics and Industry 4.0 reference solutions. \n- Implementation of the operating model as part of the partner organizations operations\n- Dissemination of results \n","NA, N/A, Narvik, Luleå, Kokkola","IE, SE, NO, FI",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0300105","Sustainable Arctic and Peripheral Biking Tourism","SUB project aims to transfer and develop entrepreneurial skills and sustainable business models in biking tourism in collaboration with micro and SMEs. SUB partners see biking tourism as an emerging sector having the potential to contribute to economic diversification and resilience in remote areas. Enhancing the economic growth of the local micro and SMEs will play a pivotal role in achieving growth and increasing employment.\nThe novelty of the SUB is that partners are key orchestrators in the regional ecosystem. SUB regional focus group approach invites the micro & SMEs to join with other key target group representatives to participate and benefit from the SUB. The transnational exchange of experiences will give tools to develop biking tourism sustainably. It will also be used to develop the industry’ among the young generation. SUB will also build the concepts for clustering, fostering the industry to grow sustainably, connecting entrepreneurial capacities across regions, and adapting marketing models for a greater market reach. \nSUB will implement, with the support of the focus group, three objectives:\n- To develop transnational best practices model to perform sustainable biking business within the NPA regions\n- To implement Capacity building in the entrepreneurial skills and business models for SUB\n- To launch the SUB network and clustering collaboration practices supporting the greater market reach\nThe sustainability pillars are the cross-cutting issues in the project and the breeding ground of all actions in the project. That is supported by a joint sustainability toolkit including guidance or sustainable investments, regional master plans, good practises and increased digital skills. Practical actions include the exchange of experiences regionally and internally, peer-to-peer learning, applicable capacity-building scheme, voucher scheme and transnational clustering. Through these actions, the consortium is contributing direct benefits to the companies.","2023-06-01","2026-05-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","024 Advanced support services for SMEs and groups of SMEs (including management, marketing and design services)","N",1876079.6,"ERDF",958992.8199999999,65,"To examine and renew the tools and methods to sustainably improve the operational efficiency of the entrepreneurs developing biking tourism. That is done by combining the interests of all the stakeholders & sustainability factors.\nTo develop and implement a SUB exchange of experiences capacity building (CB) scheme. The aim is to enable participating companies to develop entrepreneurial skills, improve business knowledge and use digital solutions to increase their market reach.\nTo develop and transfer the SUB transnational collaboration networks strengthening the clustering of micro and SMEs with other innovation ecosystem actors to improve business connections and expand a greater market reach.","Lifford, Östersund, Torshavn, Sauðárkrókur, Rovaniemi, Kemijärvi","IE, SE, FO, IS, FI",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0200066","Utilization of by-products of cheese-making and productization of whey in Northern area","The aim of preparatory project is to jointly develop a high-quality main project application called ArcticFoodWhey - Utilization of by-products of cheese-making and productization of whey in Northern area. ArcticFoodWhey is concerned with promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy in dairy industry, especially in small-scale dairies and cheese factories, in Finland, Ireland and Faroe Islands. The core of the project is to develop and share best practices concerning better use of whey through transnational co-operation. In cheese making process whey is by-product which needs further handling and processing, even though it often ends up being worthless waste. Whey recovery and possibilities of utilization has been examined recent years around the world. Whey has been used, for example, in protein powders - some larger scale dairies have also developed other products. However, there is still need for jointly developed, effective, and common solutions for reducing whey waste, as well as applying knowledge to practice. Bulk of whey has not been used as a profitable way, but it provides many value-added opportunities for further production. The aim of main project is to promote resource efficiency, end-of-waste, and a better use of by-products of cheese making through co-development and engaging key stakeholders. Project will also seek possibilities and common solutions for advancing value chain, productization and marketing of whey in northern areas.\n\nAim of preparatory project is to examine the possibility of cooperation and co-development with SMEs and large-scale enterprises in dairy industry, as well as with other relevant stakeholders. Project’s aim is also to start preliminary study and analysis about present state of whey utilization, and possibilities, demand, and necessity for new product development of whey, for example, in natural products, cosmetics, healthcare, additional nutrients, feed or energy industries.","2022-12-01","2023-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.6. Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","072 Use of recycled materials as raw materials compliant with the efficiency criteria","N",79520,"ERDF",51688,65,"The aim of this preparatory project is to develop a high quality Main project applications.","Co. Westmeath, Fermoy, Oulu","IE, FI",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0300095","Business Models Empowering Rural Social Entrepreneurship – voicing the rural norm","The impact of globalization on structural changes varies across regions, making sustainable regional and local development essential. The MERSE project aims to facilitate the establishment and growth of social enterprises in rural NPA areas. It focuses on developing business models, support systems, and conditions for rural social enterprises, promoting transnational knowledge and learning of social entrepreneurship, and creating networks to strengthen social entrepreneurship in sparsely populated NPA regions. The project emphasizes collaboration, action-oriented development, and transformative knowledge sharing across borders.","2023-07-01","2026-06-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","021 SME business development and internationalisation, including productive investments","N",1703053.34,"ERDF",809179.51,65,"Mapping the prerequisites for social enterprises and existing regional ecosystems, support system, methods and business models for social entrepreneurship in partner regions together with mapping methods for impact measurement.\nTraining and toolkit/tutorial designed to support organizations that support/coach start-ups and\ndevelopment of social organizations and companies. 3-5 international networks expected for continued development and learning are formed.\nDesign of a handbok based on transnational knowledge and experience and delivering material, methods, models and tools to enhance the conditions and support to social enterprises in different contexts.","Mikkeli, Ísafjörður, Galway, Trondheim, Sundsvall, Östersund","FI, IS, IE, NO, SE",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0100045","Energy & Resource Recovery from Wastewater for Circular Economy","ENFORCE aims to develop a resource efficient wastewater management model that will reduce water and environmental footprint of wastewater treatment provisions in the region to ensure sustainability. Innovative and sustainable solutions are necessary for reducing carbon footprint and transition to a circular and resource-efficient economy. Wastewater is recognized as a renewable energy resource, and the source of many other nutrients that can be recovered and can contribute to achieve circular economy targets. However, current wastewater treatment plants & management practices in the region are not efficient enough to recover energy and nutrients that wastewater contains. The partially treated or untreated discharge of effluent into the environment becomes an environmental hazard which is exacerbated by climate change impacts. Circular economy principles can be implemented in wastewater treatment in the form of re-cycle, re-use, nutrients recovery, and energy recovery. This provides energy and locally available resources (e.g. potential for Nitrogen and Phosphorous to offset fertilizer imports) and for reduced environmental impacts through reduced N and P discharges. Efficient use of the wastewater resources, power consuming wastewater treatment plants can be converted into future energy generation hubs and resource recovery plants. This can provide business and economic opportunities to communities (many are quite small & remote) within the region. \nThe project will conduct an analysis of the current provisions and legal framework within the region. Different technologies for energy and resource recovery from wastewater and value chain will be studied. The LCA, techno-economical, social, assessment of the overall value chain will be conducted and compared to existing practices of discharging wastewater to surface waters. Based upon the evaluation a circular business model to transform wastewater treatment plants into resource recovery water hubs will be proposed.","2022-12-01","2025-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.6. Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","072 Use of recycled materials as raw materials compliant with the efficiency criteria","N",1298612.87,"ERDF",216602.79,65,"Establish the benchmark of industrial and municipal WWT for  \n-\tWater and carbon footprint of current waste water practices in the regions.\n-\tPotential to reduce climate impact and CE solution.\n-\tIdentify business bottlenecks\nTo develop scenario analysis to analyse options for applying CE principles to WWTPs in order to demonstrate the options that can sustainably apply to enable CE objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.  \nTo examine the feasibility of implementing CE based modifications to WWTP, scenarios (case studies) will be selected to analyse the relevant pathways in the context of the socio-economic and regulatory framework in each region.","Argir , Bodø , Galway, Narvik","FO, NO, IE",{"$nulls":5},4]
["NPA0100009","Target Circular - Supporting Sustainable SMEs\nto Success","Building on the successful SSDM bridging project, Target Circular is a collaboration of circular economy clusters, business support organisations and researchers addressing the following challenges and needs of SMEs and advisors. \n\n\n\n1. New circular value chain development is hindered by difficulty accessing knowledge and resources. Target Circular will make these more accessible to SMEs and foster collaboration across value chains.\n\n2a. Supporting SME learning is a core advisor activity. Increased advisor impact can be achieved with digitalisation of this process by, for example, allowing videos, reading and exercises to be assigned to clients before advisor meetings. Clients are thus more prepared for advisor meetings and make more progress increasing the impact of client-advisor time significantly. Target Circular will develop digitalisation how-to guides for advisors, case studies and exchange good practices. 2b. Shared services such as marketing or payroll offered by business support agencies allow SMEs to focus on their core activities. However, offering additional services is a significant investment and assessing its likely value is a challenge. Learning from each other’s experience Target Circular will develop and trial 'how to' guides and case studies assessing demand for and designing effective shared services.\n\n\n\n3. Randomized controlled trials with 754 start-ups published by Camuffo et al (2020, 2021) reported increased survival, turnover and employee numbers from advising SMEs to assess their decisions like a scientist may assess a research question. Target Circular will create, demonstrate, and disseminate supporting materials using this novel approach. Training to advisors and policy makers wishing to adopt this approach, and the associated evidence-based policy will also be provided.\n\nAddressing these challenges and opportunities all have the collective aim of increasing the success of sustainable SMEs in the NPA area.","2023-01-01","2025-12-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","024 Advanced support services for SMEs and groups of SMEs (including management, marketing and design services)","N",1411829.8,"ERDF",665856.75,65,"Develop a knowledge base accessible to SMEs and their advisors to support new product and service idea generation in the circular economy through value networks and the potential for circular utilisation of resources in the NPA area.\nWP2’s objective is to improve the service offered by business support organisations to SMEs by supporting the digitialisation of the client development and the strategic provision of shared services to clients. \nSupport the rapid adoption of evidence-based entrepreneurial support by SME advisors and policymakers in NPA regions. Early adoption of this scientific approach has the potential to be a competitive advantage for SMEs in the NPA. ","Tromsø, Kokkola, Hvammstangi, Skibbereen, Cork","NO, FI, IS, IE",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0400119","Connected Technology to support the Health of the Working Population in Northern Remote Areas","Ireland and Finland are challenged to enhance the healthcare and life quality of the working population. Key causes of disability of people of working age in Europe come from increasingly chronic health conditions and inadequate disability support systems, e.g.,\n no access to employment or health care services to sustain employment, risk of poverty, and social exclusion. Northern Europe has disparities in healthcare access, mainly in rural areas with fewer comprehensive healthcare services. Poor health in working older people with chronic diseases and inadequate healthcare leads to early retirement, resulting in fewer tax contributors. The cost of treating physical disability in Europe depends on its severity and the treatment needed, with a typical average cost between €500 - €2,500 per month. Consequently, accessible and cost-effective digital healthcare in remote NPA areas is essential to reduce chronic disease effects on the quality and length of people’s working lives.\n\nConsidering the common healthcare challenges, this project will adopt digital technology-based solutions (Spec Obj \n\n1.2) to enable enhanced healthcare services in the NPA region. The feasibility study will analyze the uptake of connected digital health technology to support proactive and preventive healthcare models for national health services. It will also examine the trade-off between the two and how they can improve the health of older working people in northern areas. It will examine why the uptake of connected health technologies has fallen short of predictions. The key outcomes of this study will guide the design of the main project. The objectives of the main project will be to influence the relevant EU healthcare professionals, policymakers, and health authorities to make the necessary changes to improve remote healthcare services; and to enable the working population to participate more in taking care of their own health, supported by an innovative digital connected health system.","2023-06-01","2023-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","016 Government ICT solutions, e-services, applications","N",48990.68,"ERDF",31843.93,65,null,"Oulu, Letterkenny","FI, IE",{"$nulls":5},2]
["NPA0400115","Self-management of health and wellbeing in rural areas","The partners would like to develop the vision outlined below in order to apply for the NPA call in October \n\n2023.\n\nThe overall vision of the project is to improve access for people living in rural areas to culturally-sensitive health and well-being self-management services, supported by an innovative framework that will increase collaboration and knowledge sharing across borders in the NPA regions.\n\nThe main outputs from the project will be:\n-\tMapping of the current support and services for citizens living in the regions\n-\tMapping of how the regions use of remote telemedicine solutions occurs within self-management\n-\tDocumenting challenges and barriers regarding citizen participation and treatment using digital self-management tools\n-\tDescription of how families and carers are being included in the support of the citizen\n-\tHow digital transformation can be developed and improved within cultural sensitive services to obtain a more integrated health and active citizen participation\n-\tHow would a new service model support citizens living in extreme sparsely populated areas with reference to leading model areas in the Nordics and Europe\n-\tGuideline for implementing self-management solutions to support culturally-sensitive integration in rural areas\n-\tRecommendations and a roadmap for implementation of a new service model in the NPA region.\n\nThe project approach will be an iterative and agile methodology that will ensure partner and end-user involvement through co-development, co-design and knowledge sharing across the partners and their eco-systems. \n\nThe vision is innovative as it will identify the components needed to be able to implement culturally-sensitive health and well-being self-management services for the selected target groups in the NPA region. The results from the project would be a stepping stone to scale the culturally-sensitive health and well-being self-management services to other populations in the NPA region.","2023-06-01","2023-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","016 Government ICT solutions, e-services, applications","N",50000,"ERDF",15291.64,65,null,"Tórshavn, Akureyri, Castleroy, Storuman","FO, IS, IE, SE",{"$nulls":5},4]
["NPA0200078","(BGN) Bauhaus Goes North -Bauhaus Housing Principles for the Norther Periphery and Arctic Region","Building, and in particular housing, still constitutes one of the major sources of energy use and CO2 emissions in the NPA region and Europe - estimated to approximately 40% of all energy use and 60% of all energy emissions. The problem is not simply one of energy efficiency of the buildings themselves, but includes the various challenge of proving energy for these buildings independent on fossil-fuels. There is also the challenge of embedded energy and CO2 in the materials and equipment that is used in counterintuitive ways - which involves energy and materials used during construction and the logistics of transporting materials and building components to difficult and remote locations (such as Islands). Looking to examine this in the design/construction process and eventual use of these building, one must question how sustainable are transport arrangements while also asking how waste is managed and how reuse and recycling is maximized? The Bauhaus model promoted by the EU requires we investigate compare and optimize our approach to these aspects to find the best and most viable solutions to reduce energy use and CO2 emissions in design, construction, and operation. For this project, we intended to produce a series of new models based on best practice from each of the three regions of the NPA: North Atlantic Islands, Scandinavia and Nordic, and Ireland. The Preparatory Project will identify possible pilot projects that will demonstrate these approaches in the different regions. This will be done in collaboration with existing local authorities, universities, and social housing bodies in each region. The aim would be to develop a Full Project of 3-years duration following the initial Preparatory Project, and will elaborate and demonstrate the different best practice Models identified or developed during the Preparatory Project. The initial Partnership will be expanded for the full Project to take in housing bodies and other agencies.","2023-01-01","2023-12-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","038 Energy efficiency and demonstration projects in SMEs and supporting measures","N",99740,"ERDF",64831,65,"Scoping and Developing a Full Proposal on Bauhaus Goes North (BGN)","OULU, Cork","FI, IE",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0400109","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","Textile wastes are a significant contributor to landfill and fast fashion is now recognised as having an unacceptable carbon footprint, therefore, there is an urgent need for transition to an environmentally and socially responsible circular model in the sector. This is particularly challenging for the NPA region as sparsely populated areas result in long waste transport distances with limited volumes of valuable waste fractions that could be recycled. This project aims to address these common territorial challenges and seeks to explore the feasibility of textile reuse and recycling across the region. This exploratory study will take cognisance of the challenges waste companies in the region face in meeting the national and international goals that are set for material recycling and lowering emissions from handling the waste. While recent technology advancements have made textile recycling technically feasible cutting-edge waste facilities are expensive and require a critical volume of waste to be economically sustainable and therefore not easily adopted in the NPA region. The THREAD project will conduct an analysis on best available technology (BAT) with the specific needs of the NPA region used to assess the technologies and therefore through a number of direct stakeholder/industry experts/municipalities consultations, stakeholder mapping, feasibility studies and desktop research, the potential for solutions in textile waste management would be assessed. The THREAD project will contribute to NPA overall strategy, to strengthen resource sufficiency in NPA communities.","2023-06-01","2023-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.6. Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","072 Use of recycled materials as raw materials compliant with the efficiency criteria","N",49999.96,"ERDF",22215.33,65,null,"Roscommon , Tromsø, Kajaani","IE, NO, FI",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0700184","Self Management of Health and Wellbeing in Rural Areas","The vision is to improve access to culturally sensitive and appropriate health and well-being self-management services in rural areas in the NPA region. \n\nCulturally sensitive and appropriate services refers to services that are designed and implemented with a deep respect for different cultures and their values, beliefs, and customs. These services aim to ensure that individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect, while also addressing their unique needs and preferences.\n\nThe project will focus on the following 3 target groups: \n1) Ukrainian refugees who have arrived in Ireland since the beginning of the conflict\n2) SAMI population in remote and rural settings \n3) Ageing population living independently in remote, rural and isolated Icelandic areas and need to travel to access healthcare services\n\nThe common thread is one of marginalisation, disconnection, disempowerment and low levels of trust and understanding.","2024-09-01","2027-08-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","018 IT services and applications for digital skills and digital inclusion","N",1018275.83,"ERDF",531925.4300000001,65,"GMC has identified & tested  \"Roadmap for Service Innovation\" as a successful guide for digital health service implementation, which will be applied in NPA SelfCare. However, the guide does not take into account the necessary actions to establish culturally appropriate services, which is the overall objective for NPA SelfCare to develop.\n\nThe WP1 specific objective is to create a foundation to develop culturally sensitive appropriate self-managed health and well-being services by:\n\n1) Conduct a project kick-off to align plans, roles, responsibilities, risk evaluation, budget and reporting.\n2) Further develop the mapping of existing distance spanning solutions.\n3) Perform 5 or more interviews with each target group to identify challenges and needs, then match these with digital solutions.\n4) Conduct 2 Retrospectives – 10 learnings and insights from \"insight and anchoring\" activities.\n5) Explore the gains, build the right team, identify stakeholders and anchor, map relevant projects.\nWP2 specific objective is to promote idea generation in order to develop solid service models for pilot in WP3. This will involve activties such as:\n\n1) Engaging with target groups in structured way through co-creation workshops\n2) Develop methods to measuament outcomes\n3) Design a flexible and iterative pilot approach in order to adapt to unforeseen circumstances\n4) Build a service model design v.1 based on knowledge collected from stakeholder discussions\nThe WP3 specific objective will be to develop and prepare 3 pilot sites (Iceland, Ireland, Sweden) and perform iterative test activities of service model and distance spanning digital solution, with real users and validate the feasibility and acceptance of the digital solution using parameters like: accessibility, basic functionality, user engagement, accuracy, repeatability, safety, security and adaptability of the digital system.\n\nFollowing institutions will be involved to address RCO - 14 supported to develop digital services, products and processes\n\n1.Region Västerbotten – (Centre for Rural Medicine)\n2. Iceland Health and Welfare Technology Cluster\n3. Department of Occupational Medicine and Public Health in the Faroese Hospital System\n4. Wellbeing services county of Lapland\n5. The Health Services Executive Ireland\n6. Nordic Welfare Centre","Akureyri, Castletroy, Storuman","IS, IE, SE",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0700187","Arctic and North Atlantic Mass Rescue Operation Guidelines","Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) are large, complex and rare incidents, where one nations search and rescue (SAR) capacity is at risks of being overwhelmed. These types of disasters could have large consequences for the NPA region. Success often depends on well coordinated actions and resources from various organizations and stakeholders; regional, national and transnational. The project will develop a handbook for MRO, together with relevant SAR authorities that have a Search and Rescue Region (SRR) responsibility within the NPA area. The handbook seeks to create harmonized guidelines and standardised operations, especially when it comes to receiving and rendering international assistance. The MRO handbook aims to assist SAR authorities in identifying resource needs, knowledge of rescue resources available, and request and reply procedures. The idea is to promote common terminology, generate consistency, raise awareness, and identify stakeholders for a more efficient response.","2024-09-01","2026-02-28","(VI-B_NPaA_ISO1) Strengthening the organisational capacity among NPA communities to make use of cooperation opportunities","ISO6.4. Enhance institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement macro-regional strategies and sea-basin strategies, as well as other territorial strategies (all strands)","PO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance","173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional context","N",200000,"ERDF",38521.92,65,"Publication of guidelines\nTo test and validate the MRO guidelines and procedures. \nTo investigate through academic and non-academic literature conditions that can shape mass rescue operations and determine beneficial and detrimental factors. Find, analyze and classify existing MRO procedures by level of action (tactical, operative, and strategic) and investigate their differences.\nTo disseminate the work done by project partners to reach a larger audience.\n","Cork, Reykjavik, Bodø","IE, IS, NO",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0700186","Building Bridges of Shared Capacity between Scientists, Policymakers, and Communities","The increasing disconnection among communities, scientists, and policymakers poses significant challenges to biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. It is vital to bridge these gaps, particularly in rural communities where residents face pressing concerns about environmental degradation, climate change impacts, limited opportunities, and feelings of under-representation. CAP-SHARE, guided by the Global Biodiversity Framework, aims to jointly develop and implement a model to share capacity for the protection of local biodiversity and sustainable interaction with nature through projects that are community centered and focused on vulnerable stakeholders. Solutions to build cooperation and share knowledge will be demonstrated, benefiting communities, scientists, and policymakers. CAP-SHARE will build on the complementary ways NPA communities are approaching shared challenges, focusing on intergenerational community empowerment with respect for the diversity of NPA regions.","2024-08-01","2027-07-31","(VI-B_NPaA_ISO1) Strengthening the organisational capacity among NPA communities to make use of cooperation opportunities","ISO6.4. Enhance institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement macro-regional strategies and sea-basin strategies, as well as other territorial strategies (all strands)","PO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance","173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional context","N",794241.8,"ERDF",251229.68,65,"Building from the Global Biodiversity Framework, using a transdisciplinary intergenerational collaborative approach, we will co-create a comprehensive and inclusive strategy-making process for knowledge sharing and skill development, ultimately developing a model that fosters community resilience and increased civic involvement which contribute significantly to the health, sustainability, and overall well-being of communities. Each partner will actively engage local stakeholders to co-create solutions that will be incorporated towards rural community development strategies giving opportunities to voices that are not often heard. Through a series of community and international workshops we bring stakeholders to work together on the following goals for the strategy: co-creating bridges between local communities, scientists, and policymakers; recognizing local and indigenous knowledge; and involving youth, elders, and various stakeholders in place-based actions from conception to policy. \nCreating bridges between communities, scientists, and policymakers means creating spaces for dialogue. Museums have great potential as intermediaries between scientists, policymakers, and local communities to create a dialogue for capacity sharing and understanding. Furthermore, youth organizations have a history of sharing capacity for democratic civic engagement among youth and elders. WP2 aims to pull our partner's knowledge, skills, and experiences together to collaborate on pilot actions with local communities in an international setting. This approach will contribute to community development through the promotion of local museums, science centers, NGOs, and non-profit youth organizations as spaces for exchange of knowledge and resources; as well as youth engagement with the potential to build youth connection to place. Here the pilot model is linked with local and international actions that build capacity for sustainable development and protection of biodiversity. \nThe main aim of WP3 is to ensure that the Model for Capacity Sharing  will be incorporated by municipalities and regional stakeholders beyond our partnerships, with a wider goal to push for solutions to be used at regional and national level. The project will be the focus of a panel at the 2027 AF conference, and workshops and meetings will be organized in Iceland, Finland, and Norway directly with scientists, communities, municipalities and policymakers. Various project partners are either involved in government or are experienced in pushing for policy changes, and CAP-SHARE will use their networks and expertise to promote solutions. ","Rovaniemi, Tromsø, Reykjavík","FI, NO, IS",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0700174","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","THREADs focuses on a holistic approach to textile waste management as well as educating & innovating at the design & post-consumer phase. It follows a preparatory project which focused on the challenges faced by the NPA region with regards long transport distances, growing textile consumption & limited textile reuse. Capitalising on the benefits of working transnationally towards solutions & innovations in each sphere, activities include piloting state of the art technologies, education, awareness raising & skills transfer. \nProjected Results:\n-\tAdoption of smart waste collection for resource efficiency & sustainable textile handling practices across borders.\n-\tIncreased implementation of circular practices from designers through to consumers ensuring resource sufficiency. \n-\tEnhanced Social inclusion activities.\n-\tNew business model implementation \nTarget groups: waste management stakeholders, consumers, designers, craftspeople, educators, disadvantaged groups and social enterprises.","2024-10-01","2027-09-30","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.6. Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","072 Use of recycled materials as raw materials compliant with the efficiency criteria","N",1505194.8,"Other, ERDF",774576.4,65,"The specific objective is to develop or improve textile waste collection and sorting systems in the NPA region. THREADs addresses aspects of collection, sorting and treatment of post-consumer textile waste and focuses on knowledge gathering, technology/process development and mapping of facilities in the interest of municipalities and other stakeholders sorting or treating the collected textile materials for reuse and recycling. The main goal is to develop a collaborative approach towards sustainable textile waste management in the NPA region while promoting the transition to the circular textile and fashion industries. This is achieved via the collaborative research, joint pilots, and new established partnerships. THREADs is aimed at improving the quality of collected post-consumer textile waste by providing guidance on the factors influencing the quality of discarded waste and organising communication activities to increase environmental awareness. \n\nThe objectives are: \n-to demonstrate how circular products, closed loop systems & technologies for resource sufficiency can be designed, implemented & scaled in the industry. This is achieved through the Re-imagining of products with considerations given to up-coming regulations (EPR), which address remanufacturing & recycling capabilities of textiles as a high priority.\n\n-to strengthen the transfer of innovation results and facilitate the emergence of new circular products, services, and processes through transnational collaboration & a quadruple helix approach, engaging industry, educational providers, policy makers, citizens & social enterprises (SE).\n\n-to educate & incentivise designers & consumers (considered users and sources of knowledge in the innovation process) to re-imagine existing textile resources such as unsold products, post-production & post-consumer waste, increasing the active lifespan of products, adopting circular systems & identifying new business opportunities. \nWP objectives are:\n-To enhance opportunities of existing and/or new SEs, as well as embedding and showcasing their role. This elevates their real and potential impact in the textile circularity space in NPA communities and regions. Challenges and opportunities identified through consultation will be addressed in an interactive, transnational series of events and workshops. \n\n-To capitilise on the unique role SEs can play in fostering sustainability, diversity and inclusiveness in NPA region communities and regions. Recognising that distinct groups of people e.g. young people and those who are more disadvantaged in communities such as long-term unemployed, people with disabilities, minorities, immigrants – have much to contribute as well as to gain. A set of mutually beneficial activities that encourage participation from a broad spectrum of people will also benefit the SEs. \n \n-To highlight upscale opportunities for SEs in the textile space and provide direction for achieving this.  ","Luleå, Blönduós, Limerick, Borås, Ballaghaderreen, Tromsø, Oulu, Kittilä, Kajaani","SE, IS, IE, NO, FI",{"$nulls":5},9]
["NPA0600150","Digital and Technological Social and Healthcare Education in Remote areas - Challenges and Opportunities","Delivery of social and health care education and practice is facing low funding, scarcity of students and staff, and overloaded demand for services. This has impacted the way of educating. There is a need for more cost-effective methods, e.g., more technological-driven opportunities. It is not clear what kinds of technologies can be adopted in practice to enhance professional praxis. This is worse in rural areas which face long distances, and with a few educational institutions to educate professionals. \n\nThe aim is to build a novel view regarding how technologies can enhance professional delivery and education of social and health care. This project enables us to reach relevant stakeholders using bottom-up and data-driven approaches. Outputs are key insights regarding all the relevant stakeholders, which will be used to identify the teaching strategies and the technologies with the most potential in the NPA. Also, this strengthens the consortium to apply for a full project.","2023-12-01","2024-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","016 Government ICT solutions, e-services, applications","N",99846.77,"ERDF",64900.39,65,null,"Letterkenny, Joensuu, Kemi","IE, FI",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0300090","COmmunity based virtual POWER plant","The aim is to develop a community-based Virtual Power Plant (cVPP) and a business model to support it in Finland, Iceland, Ireland and Faroe Islands. \n \nThe project addresses the lack of affordable, reliable, and efficient energy supply due to peripherality, low population density, cold climate, accessibility issues and over-reliance on fossil fuel. There is a significant renewable resource potential in partner areas and new possibilities in future dynamic energy markets.\n\nInformation technologies will link small energy systems and operate them in coordination like a utility-scale power station to balance electricity demand and production. This will change community roles in the energy system, decrease local consumption of fossil-based energy, energy independence, local energy trade and reduce electricity bills.\n\nThis creates new community-driven opportunities to digitalise, decarbonise and decentralise local energy systems.","2023-06-01","2026-05-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","053 Smart Energy Systems (including smart grids and ICT systems) and related storage","N",1498935.4,"ERDF",700180,65,"Co-design transnational community-based Virtual Power Plant model to aggregate distributed generation and flexibility, and simulate energy flows, weather conditions and price changes in five NPA areas, to help maximise interconnectedness\n\nDevelop, test and assess five distributed energy resource solutions in four different NPA markets in Ireland, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, to enable small NPA communities to work and live locally and sustainably\nReplicate the cVPP to other NPA regions by providing guidance on how to address local preferences and barriers to cVPP implementation in their own areas","Nólsoy, Lifford, Reykjavik, Oulu, Kokkola, Letterkenny","FO, IE, IS, FI",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0600152","Mission-oriented innovation towards digital and green transitions in the NPA communities","MINDSET will enhance the innovation capacity in the NPA regions. According to OECD (2021) there is a need for new policy approaches to address economic growth, societal wellbeing and global challenges. Mission Oriented Innovation (MOI) is an emerging field to give a better strategic and holistic orientation of Science, Technology and Innovation.\n\nThe use of Mission Oriented Innovation to address societal challenges necessitates a dual approach, involving both top-down and bottom-up strategies, which draw attention to methodological approaches such as system innovation, design thinking and open innovation. In the context of NPA regions, this approach presents unique challenges:\n- Representation Challenges: NPA regions, characterized by unique conditions and circumstances, face difficulties in ensuring comprehensive representation in MOI efforts. However, they benefit from historically strong collaboration within the Arctic region and robust local partnerships.\n- Disparities in Resources: NPA regions encounter significant disparities in accessing critical resources such as key stakeholders, venture capital, research centers, and other assets typically concentrated in urban centers.\n- Diverse MOI Models: Each country within NPA regions has developed distinct MOI models, making transnational collaboration complex and challenging due to differences in approach and methodology.\n\nThe instruments and efforts currently used in the EU show that MOI approaches are increasingly promoted and tested. Similarly, the member states have made their own interpretations and developed unique MOI models. Many of these efforts will transform the ways of identifying and resolving societal challenges. They require extensive cross-disciplinary collaboration, engagement of relevant stakeholders and coordination of multiple projects. While MOI approaches are being promoted and tested in the European Union, they have had limited impact at the local or regional level. It emphasizes the need to adapt MOI approaches to suit NPA regions and develop an operational model tailored to their specific conditions and challenges. MINDSET will investigate existing MOI-models and recommend an appropriate MOI suitable for transnational NPA collaboration.\n \nMINDSET’s overall objective is to jointly develop a main project proposal to apply mission-oriented innovation (MOI) as the way to address major challenges of NPA regions by assessing suitable MOI approaches and enabling conditions, involving the relevant stakeholders from the participant and other NPA regions to define the scenarios to be addressed by the implementation of the concrete missions in the main project.\n\nThe target groups that will benefit from this work are local and regional public authorities from the 3 participating and other NPA regions, sectoral agencies, universities and research organisations and international organisations such as EEIG.\n \nMission-oriented innovation aims to respond to one or several of the grand societal challenges (missions) and create public value to society. Due to the severity, extent and complexity of missions, it makes it impossible for an individual organization or region to address grand challenges. Transnational collaboration in NPA communities is needed to create missions and tackle the pressing challenges.\n\nIn NPA-areas communities, transnational collaboration is particularly necessary to create and address these missions due to their unique challenges. Transnational cooperation is crucial for MOI because it enables a more comprehensive and informed approach to addressing grand societal challenges by pooling knowledge and expertise and providing added value in terms of:\n- Aggregated Knowledge: Transnational collaboration allows partners to access a broader range of knowledge and experiences that may be limited or unavailable within their own regions. This includes diverse approaches to mission-oriented innovation (MOI), insights into drivers and support structures in the public sector, various tools and methods, and the development of essential skills and capacities.\n- Improved Context Analysis: By assessing the context on a transnational level, it becomes possible to develop approaches and solutions that consider all aspects of the missions. This holistic perspective may reveal critical insights that might not have been identified when focusing solely on a local or regional basis.\n\nMINDSET tackles an emerging concept as there is Mission-oriented innovation. Although some countries have started to adopt it and create some missions, this concept is still in a very incipient stage. Furthermore, at regional and local levels MOI haven’t been explored yet.","2023-12-01","2024-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","029 Research and innovation processes, technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and universities, focusing on the low carbon economy, resilience and adaptation to climate change","N",99807.5,"ERDF",64874.87,65,null,"Mikkeli, Umeå, Letterkenny","FI, SE, IE",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0800202","Innovation Through Gamification Solutions","The \"Innovation through Gamified Solutions (InnoGS)\" project addresses regional and rural development by tackling common challenges like youth and underrepresented group integration, skill shortages, and talent retention. InnoGS focuses on digitalization and gamified approaches, which make activities for users engaging and motivating, usable to benefit public and private sectors.\n\nPilots create vibrant place-based communities in the forms of innovation ecosystems (regional “Digital Innovation DIstricts”, hubs, clusters) provide a physical co-creation space for end users and are scaled internationally.\n\nKey outputs include skill development programs, gamified solutions uptaken for public authorities and industries, and improved digital infrastructure. A transnational approach enables knowledge sharing and scalability of solutions, ensuring InnoGS’ benefits are transferable. This collaboration will enhance regional resilience and boost economic and social opportunities for rural areas.","2025-03-01","2028-02-29","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","018 IT services and applications for digital skills and digital inclusion","N",1603953.39,"ERDF",938561.9300000001,65,"Objective\nWP1 aims to create innovation ecosystems comprised of innovation actors from public authorities, education and research organizations, businesses, and civil society. These ecosystems take the form of tailored place-based communities DIDs because each region has its own needs and unique innovation landscape. One ecosystem model cannot be copied and pasted, but good practices can be discovered and shared through designing and implementing pilots. \n\nImplementation\n4 pilots (RCO 84 and RCO 116 feed into RCR 104) in close collaboration with stakeholders and end users. Pilots address rural challenges partners are facing, which can be solved with thriving innovation ecosystems related to digital gamified solutions and creative gamification approaches. Partners are involved and observe progress to discover implementable good practices.\n\nMeasurable change\nIndicators of success include co-working spaces established and successful engagement of end users in long-term activities.\nObjective\nWP2 aims to ensure regional policy development and authorities support needs of place-based communities (regional DIDs) and enable scaling internationally (collaboration network platform, DID.EU) by bridging WP1 and WP3. WP2 creates awareness of the value of digital gamified solutions and provides connections to long-term integration of e.g. youth and underrepresented group solutions and co-working spaces for talents. WP2 is the base to develop digital services, products and processes for public institutions.\n\nImplementation\nWorkshops and investigative ideation sessions are held with stakeholders and end users. To raise awareness, webinars are provided to public authorities and traditional companies about the value of digital gamified solutions. Partners are involved and observe progress to discover implementable good practices.\n\nMeasurable change\nIndicators include policy recommendations uptaken and developed digital services, products and processes for public institutions.\nObjective\nWP3 aims to scale up the place-based communities Digital Innovation Districts (DIDs) to form international innovation ecosystems. The international DID is a platform hosting digital gamified solution good practices, a job marketplace for internships, gigs, and theses, and distributes educational courses for stakeholders by stakeholders. To create engaging and impactful DIDs, stakeholder research is conducted and implemented with end user tested pilots. \n\nImplementation\nMapping of current platforms, projects and initiatives ensures no repetition and only integration. Preferences of features and usability are identified and implemented in the pilot. Stakeholders create simultaneous events for digital solution ideas and educational material.\n\nMeasurable change\nIndicators include functional active DIDs connected to other channels, i.e. Discord and used by stakeholders (schools, public authorities) and end users (youths, unemployed individuals, upskillers) for long-term activities","Reykjavík, Nuuk, Kuopio, Galway, Skellefteå, Umeå","IS, GL, FI, IE, SE",{"$nulls":5},7]
["NPA0800224","Regenerative Economic Transfers for Universal Resilience in the North","The RETURN project addresses the shared challenges of the NPA regions, where tourism revenue is often seen disconnected from the local community and environmental needs. The project’s objective is to identify successful tourism revenue transfer models that support the local community and the environment. By presenting different models of tourism taxation and voluntary payments to decision-makers around the NPA region, the project will provide concrete alternatives for how the local communities can better benefit from tourism. \n\nRETURN will produce policy recommendations, legal frameworks, and capacity-building tools, empowering communities and policymakers. A transnational approach is essential to sharing knowledge across regions facing similar challenges. RETURN’s novel focus on revenue transfer as a driver of both tourism sustainability and community resilience sets it apart from conventional models, offering an original solution to the region's common challenges.","2025-04-01","2028-03-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","061 Risk prevention and management of non-climate related natural risks (for example earthquakes) and risks linked to human activities (for example technological accidents), including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches","N",1599583.48,"Other, ERDF",796371.47,65,"WP1 aims to identify, evaluate, and document existing tourism revenue transfer models, including taxes, levies, entrance fees, and voluntary payments, focusing on their contributions to regenerative tourism and climate resilience in Northern and Arctic regions. The goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of these models and how they can be adapted to support local communities, nature conservation, and climate adaptation in the NPA regions. This includes producing a detailed analysis and best practices guide to inform and assist stakeholders in implementing effective revenue transfer tools.\n\nThe objective is to create a comprehensive understanding of how different legal contexts impact model adoption, promoting successful integration and operationalization of these models in diverse regional settings. analyze and map the legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks governing tourism revenue transfer models in different NPA regions. By the end of the project, we aim to produce a comprehensive report that demonstrates how these frameworks align with national, regional, and local legal conditions. The measurable outcome will be the identification of necessary adjustments to ensure that proposed models are effectively implementable within each specific legal context, thus facilitating their adoption and use. \nTo build capacity among key stakeholders to utilize different models of economic transfers for regenerative tourism to build community resilience to climate change and ecosystem restoration, enhance ecosystem-based approaches to disaster risk reduction, and integrate local knowledge and scientific insight into tourism management. The goal is to empower communities and decision-makers to use regenerative tourism as a mechanism for climate resilience, disaster risk prevention, ecosystem restoration, and conservation, leveraging tourism revenue transfers to fund sustainable infrastructure and restoration initiatives while raising awareness among visitors and the local communities. ","Östersund, Tórshavn, Akureyri, Nuussuaq, Westport, Co. Mayo, Cork, Rovaniemi","SE, FO, IS, GL, IE, FI",{"$nulls":5},7]
["NPA0800212","Boosting Continuity and Digitalisation of Rural Region Businesses","This project addresses critical challenges faced by businesses in rural areas of Ireland, Iceland, & Finland, where geographic isolation, aging populations, & declining business transfers threaten sustainability. Building on the Interreg NPA Eboost project, it offers an innovative approach to enhance business continuity & sustainability through digitalisation, focusing on strengthening digital skills & providing tailored support to boost competitiveness & facilitate business transfers.\n\nBOCOD responds to recent shifts in rural business environments, including changes in work-life balance, remote work, & the influence of AI. To thrive, rural businesses must adapt to new technologies and evolving expectations.\n\nKey outputs include a comprehensive analysis of the resource landscape (WP1), digital skills training (WP2), & resources for business continuity & transfers (WP3). Through transnational collaboration, the project will ensure rural businesses are prepared for future transitions.","2025-04-01","2028-03-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","018 IT services and applications for digital skills and digital inclusion","N",1499593.92,"ERDF",974736.04,65,"The objective of this work package is to identify and map the current resources, opportunities, and challenges related to business continuity across partner areas, with a focus on digital & business transfer processes. This will provide an evidence-based understanding of factors impacting sustainable business succession and continuity planning. By identifying key challenges and opportunities, it will guide the design of tailored digital and business support strategies for SMEs, micro-businesses, and business support organisations (BSOs).\n\nA key element is user engagement during the discovery stage. Involving SMEs, micro businesses and BSOs, is crucial as it provides firsthand insights into their challenges and needs. This will help uncover hidden issues and validate assumptions, leading to better-targeted solutions that promote business continuity and succession. This will ensure the project’s next phases address real-world conditions, enabling more effective interventions. \nThe specific objective of this project work package is to enhance the digital readiness of SMEs, micro-businesses and BSOs by implementing training programs and digital pilot programs. By the end of the project, the goal is to equip businesses with the skills to adopt and implement digital tools and where relevant AI-driven business models, and therefore, promote the business continuity. Additionally, a digital training program will be developed for business advisors, ensuring they can effectively support rural businesses in their digital transformation. Measurable outcomes include the successful completion of the digital pilot programs by participating companies and the availability of online resources for digital tools and business models. This will lead to an increase in digital adoption among rural SMEs and micro-businesses, making them more competitive, resilient, and better prepared for potential business transfers. \nThe specific objective of this work package is to support new entrepreneurs and existing businesses effectively for successful business transfers and continuity planning. As a result, businesses will have a continuation plan and will be prepared well ahead for business transfer and they will be more saleable. \n\nRural SMEs are especially vulnerable of tailing away when business owners get older or otherwise need to stand down from their undertakings - it is not easy to find a successor in sparsely populated communities. This WP aims for tackling this issue by supporting long term planning for a business transfer and continuity, and by providing tools to increase the business resilience and saleability.","Ísafjörður , Egilsstaðir , Nivala, Joensuu, Tornio, Cork","IS, FI, IE",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0800211","Retrofitting for Improved Air Quality: promoting sustainable and healthy homes","The RIAQ project addresses the critical challenge of improving energy efficiency in the Northern Periphery and Arctic region by enhancing indoor air quality (IAQ), hygrothermal performance, and occupant well-being in retrofitted homes. Aligned with EU climate goals, RIAQ will develop and disseminate practical tools, guidelines, and best practices for sustainable retrofitting. The project engages SMEs, policymakers, and occupants to ensure widespread adoption and compliance with relevant legislation. By fostering transnational collaboration, RIAQ leverages diverse regional expertise to create scalable solutions that support circular economy initiatives and drive long-term improvements in building sustainability and occupant health. The expected impact includes improved retrofit practices, enhanced IAQ, and strengthened connections among regional stakeholders, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable built environment.","2025-03-01","2028-02-29","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",1496164.57,"ERDF",861845.27,65,"The objective of WP1 is to establish a Strategic Coordination and Policy Framework that facilitates the implementation of energy-efficient, sustainable, and healthy retrofits across the NPA region. This will be achieved through effective project coordination, comprehensive analysis of existing retrofit programs and policies, and the evaluation of best practices in retrofit techniques, materials, energy certification, and HVAC systems. By identifying capacity gaps and providing targeted support, WP1 aims to enhance stakeholder capabilities, ensuring that sustainable retrofit strategies are widely adopted and implemented by the end of the project.\nWP2 involves all five partners, and Associated Partners , using field surveys, IAQ parameters will be measured in 50 domestic dwellings located across the NPA region, at pre- and post- energy retrofit (15-20 in Finland, 15-20 in Ireland, 5-10 in Sweden, 5-10 in Norway, 5-10 in Iceland).  Best practices that  promote and support healthy energy-efficient buildings, at design, construction and delivery to end user ( i.e. occupant) stages will be identified, this information will be used to provide a model for broader adoption across the region.\nCollected data will inform the development of guidance on (1) best practice relevant to design and delivery to promote IAQ (2) Key IAQ parameters and simple measures to check IAQ status in the home. This guidance will be relevant to the  practitioners working in design and delivery of energy renovation, homeowners and tenants.\nWP3 aims to develop and promote a comprehensive set of guidelines and recommendations that will establish a standard for sustainable and healthy retrofitting practices across the NPA region. Leveraging data and insights from WP2’s pilot actions, these guidelines will focus on reducing the environmental footprint of retrofit projects while enhancing indoor air quality (IAQ) and occupant comfort. The goal is to make sustainable retrofitting practices the norm by ensuring that solutions are practical, evidence-based, and adaptable to various contexts. WP3 will also emphasize the integration of innovative technologies and methods, contributing to long-term improvements in building sustainability, occupant health, and the widespread adoption of best practices in the retrofitting industry.","Reykjavik, Kuopio, Umeå, GALWAY, Oulu","IS, FI, SE, IE",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0800227","Valorization of Industrial Waste Streams for Battery Grade Silicon.","Battery value chains have recently emerged as a vital economic activity in Northern countries. The project aims to position the NPA as a leader in sustainable battery technologies, driving both economic growth and environmental sustainability in the region. The BATTSi project mobilizes transnational research groups, industry experts, and service providers to enhance innovation capacity for the valorization of locally available sustainable materials within battery material value chain. \nThe project pilots technologies for conversion of silicon-rich side and waste streams, such as grain husks and geo-brine, into battery-grade silicon. A comprehensive technology transfer and commercialization roadmap will be developed, which will detail the specifications for these technologies, along with evaluations of scalability, techno-economic implications, environmental impacts, and key stakeholders. This roadmap will facilitate technology adoption among battery material manufacturers in the NPA.","2025-03-01","2028-02-29","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","029 Research and innovation processes, technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and universities, focusing on the low carbon economy, resilience and adaptation to climate change","N",1530228.41,"ERDF",994648.46,65,"The specific objective of the WP1 is to establish and validate a collaborative framework that integrates a set of methods and relevant infrastructure for characterizing battery-grade materials derived from industrial side streams and waste. \n\nThis framework will be piloted through collaboration in mapping and analyzing the suitability of silicon-rich streams, such as grain husk and brewers' spent grain from the food and beverage industry, as well as geo-brine from geo-energy production, for use as a feedstock for anode-grade silicon material in battery manufacturing. The mapping results will be used for quantification of resource restoration and the resulting conservation of primary silicon mineral reserves.\n\nThe service database for battery material characterization, including service providers and experts will be established and made accessible through the websites of each participating organization. \n\nThe work package focuses on testing and piloting new technologies and processes to advance the use of silicon-rich side streams and waste as feedstock for anode-grade materials. It explores innovative solutions for cascade recovery of silicon compounds from biomass, pretreatment of geo-brine, reduction of silica to elemental silicon, purification to the required quality (A1.2), and the production of silicon-containing half-cells for battery performance testing (A1.3).\n \nThe goal is to validate the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of these technologies, addressing challenges related to energy efficiency, safe and cost-effective chemicals, and optimal silicon yield. This pilot involves collaboration between R&D teams and the battery materials industry, with insights guiding further development, commercialization potential, and advancing sustainable battery technologies on a broader context. \nThe goal of WP3 is to facilitate the seamless transfer of technologies, foster collaboration within the battery material value chain, and ensure innovations reach and benefit relevant sectors and stakeholders. WP3 supports the communication efforts of WP1 and WP2, while also ensuring the long-term durability of project outcomes.\n\nA key deliverable of WP3 is the joint development of a Technology Transfer and Commercialization Roadmap, which provides a structured guide for actions related to the uptake of new technologies. WP3 will also organize six technology transfer workshops with industries, prepare a policy brief for regional and local development authorities, and implement broader communication measures aimed at reaching a wider audience. Regular feedback mechanisms will ensure the roadmap's effectiveness, strengthening the connections between R&D teams and industry for a more successful technology transfer.","Oulu, Luleå, Limerick, Reykjavik, Kuopio, KOKKOLA","FI, SE, IE, IS",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0800237","From waste to worth: Building a value chain for underutilized natural fibres as feedstock in 3D printing","The project aims to establish a sustainable and economically viable value chain for underutilized natural fibers in the NPA region. The solution is creating appealing, industrially manufactured value-added end-products using smart, intelligent technologies that allow for high customizability. This approach could effectively utilize a substantial amount of underutilized fibres and ensure the commercial viability of a sustainable, circular resource. To enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact, the project focuses on recycling underutilized natural fibres to concrete and polymer composite-based 3D-printing feedstock for construction and manufacturing industries. By adopting 3D printing, the project seeks to transition industries in the region from a linear to a circular economy. By creating new feedstock by combining recycled materials and underutilized natural fibres, the project unlocks exciting opportunities for developing fully localized value chains.","2025-03-01","2028-02-29","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.6. Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","075 Support to environmentally-friendly production processes and resource efficiency in SMEs","N",1515743.6,"ERDF",985233.3199999999,65,"The objective is to build a collaborative network that supports the adoption of environment-friendly practices and promotes community-driven innovations in 3D printing technologies. This work package focuses on promoting partnerships between local communities, industrial actors and the researchers. It aims to facilitate the knowledge transfer through workshops, training sessions, and webinars, ensuring that stakeholders are informed and actively contribute to the development of sustainable materials for smart manufacturing technology.  \nThe objective of this work package is to develop and optimize methods for the extraction of valuable chemicals from underutilized natural fibers to be used as additives for enhancing the mechanical and functional properties of polymer- and concrete-based composites as a resource efficient feedstock in 3D printing. Additionally, the work package will focus on the development of effective pretreatment techniques to improve the compatibility and performance of these fibers in composite production. Following the development phase, the work package will pilot the newly developed extraction and pretreatment methods to validate their scalability and effectiveness in composite applications.\nThe objective of this work package is to develop, pilot, and assess the feasibility of using pre-treated underutilized natural fibers as feedstock for 3D printing applications, specifically in the form of fiber-reinforced polymer and fiber-reinforced concrete composites. This will involve the formulation of advanced composite materials suitable for 3D printing, piloting the printing process using optimized formulations, and conducting a comprehensive environmental impact assessment and cost analysis. The work package will also lay the groundwork for transitioning from pilot-scale operations to commercial-scale production, ensuring the economic and environmental viability of the 3D printing process with sustainable and resource-efficient bio-based materials.","Umeå, Luleå, Kokkola, Tralee, Co Kerry, Toberbride, Collooney","SE, FI, IE",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0800206","Digital and Technological Social and Healthcare enhanced delivery in Remote areas","Based on the preparatory project, a shortage of professionals in remote areas, a variety of skills and lack of confidence in using technologies set challenges to enhance digitalization in social and healthcare. Professionals working in this field need more hands-on practice and skills to feel confident using tech solutions. RemoTED aims to enhance social and healthcare services by empowering digital-driven practice in remote areas. In collaboration with associate partners, ongoing training offerings strengthen digitalization skills are created, tested, and tech solutions piloted in practice. \n\nBenefits are reduced disparities among professionals' skills, and increased confidence in using tech. In the long run, the benefits of digitalization will be the improvement of services across the remote partner areas and eased workload for professionals. The successful implementation of digital solutions leads to more efficient and accessible services and the development of new service models.","2025-02-01","2028-01-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","016 Government ICT solutions, e-services, applications","N",1496662.2,"ERDF",972830.42,65,"WP1 aims to assess the competence levels and skill requirements of social and health care professionals who are implementing digital and technological solutions in sparsely populated areas, in collaboration with associate partners. This work builds upon the findings of a preparatory project that examined the current state, challenges, benefits, and future potential of these solutions in social care, healthcare, and training.\n\nIn this phase, background information will be updated with input from University of Iceland involved in the main project. WP1 will also provide detailed insights into the competence levels and skill needs of social and healthcare professionals, focusing on specific challenges in less digitally developed, sparsely populated areas.\n\nThe structure and the content for WP2 and digital and technological practical pilots for WP3 will be based on WP1 and developed with associate partners and technology companies. Tech companies will be recruited/contracted during RemoTED.\nThe goal of this work package is to develop transnational ongoing training offerings to enhance the digital and technological skills and competencies of social and health care professionals and future professionals in remote and sparsely populated areas. The training is developed and assessed in collaboration with future professionals, professionals (associated organizations), and technology companies.  \nThe main aim of this WP is to introduce digital or technological solutions into social and health practice in all partner locations with associate partners in order to enhance access and delivery of services in remote and sparsely northern peripheric areas. The ultimate goal is to know what is the overall impression and experiences of service delivery with professionals and residents (at the associate partners)  at the end of the pilots in the practical field. This WP starts after assessing the competence level of the professionals involved in the pilots before and after providing the updated competence training to handle digital or technological solutions (This happens between WP1 and WP2).\n\n","Reykjavik, Letterkenny, Joensuu, Kemi","IS, IE, FI",{"$nulls":5},4]
["NPA0800223","Innovative tools for farmers to optimize the management of harvested grasslands","CyberGrass \n\n2.0 aims to improve the accuracy and integration of advanced technologies to optimise yield and quality of silage from harvested grass fields. The project recognizes the economic importance of forage production across the NPA region and the lack of adapted decision support tools to help farmers make management decisions that will affect dairy and meat production. CyberGrass \n\n2.0 focuses on three objectives: develop a multi-region satellite-assisted management tool to provide forage yield, quality and harvest predictions (WP1); support low-cost drone-assisted solutions for efficient field scouting, enabling timely interventions (WP2); and explore future technologies to assess grasslands (WP3). Through collaboration and strategic implementation, it will integrate a transnational approach that does not currently exist, combining experts, end-users, datasets, and new methods to boost business competitiveness and sustainability of agricultural resources across rural communities.","2025-03-01","2028-02-29","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","029 Research and innovation processes, technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and universities, focusing on the low carbon economy, resilience and adaptation to climate change","N",1130526.22,"ERDF",708466.17,65,"Develop a framework for estimating the yield, quality and optimum in-season harvest time of forages using new high-resolution satellite methods, artificial intelligence and crop modelling approaches, leading to accurate solutions for farm management.\nEstimate winter kill, botanical composition and yield of northern forages by using low-cost drones with novel imaging techniques and field-specific sampling design, which will complement WP1 with precise forage scouting.\nDevelop cutting-edge remote sensing to evaluate forage yield and quality. We aim to establish technical requirements for practical adoption, helping service providers integrate new technologies into their products and solutions.","Kópavogur, Akureyri, Espoo, Kuopio, Umeå","IS, FI, SE",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0800213","Regenerative Tourism in the Northern Periphery and Arctic for building resilient communities and preserving the unique heritage of the region","The NPA is a particularly sensitive environment, susceptible to the effects of increased tourism. The negative environmental impacts of tourism are substantial. This is why sector shift is necessary. Regenerative tourism is a sustainable approach to travel that aims to restore and replenish the environment that tourists visit. This type of tourism goes beyond minimizing negative impacts and strives to create positive outcomes for the destinations and people involved.\nThe major actors in tackling this challenge are both public and private sector. The cooperation of both is essential for conscious tourism sector development.\nThe challenge lies in effectively introducing, enhancing capacity and intergrating regenerative practices.\nThe project will establish capacity building, strategic and marketing solutions to adopt practices that contribute to the regeneration of natural, economic and cultural resources, setting a precedent for a sustainable and resilient future in the NPA and beyond","2025-04-01","2028-03-31","(VI-B_NPaA_ISO1) Strengthening the organisational capacity among NPA communities to make use of cooperation opportunities","ISO6.4. Enhance institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement macro-regional strategies and sea-basin strategies, as well as other territorial strategies (all strands)","PO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance","079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructure","N",1194380,"ERDF",646347,65,"To evaluate current tourism situation, establish regenerative tourism model and build solid stakeholder network\nTo jointly create 4 local regenerative travel hubs and improve sectors’ actors capacities\nTo initiate policy dialogue and plan for the further local development of regenerative tourism","Blacklion, Norsjö, Joensuu, Reykjanesbær","IE, SE, FI, IS",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0800241","Sustainability reporting enhancing SMEs' market reach, competitiveness, and sustainable growth","Large & listed companies in EU must include comprehensive sustainability report (ESG report) along financial statements in \n\n2025. This requires ESG documentation from all supply chain operators, also SMEs. This challenges SMEs entrepreneurial capacities. \n\nThere are many initiatives to develop solutions (e.g. tools and best practices) to assist SMEs in reporting. However, SMEs have challenges to know about them and they need support to take them up. \n\nTherefore, sustainable SMEs project enhances SMEs’ understanding about the reporting and the sustainability transition as a whole. It encourages SMEs to test and develop sustainability reporting solutions in collaboration with other SMEs. Project also disseminates sustainability reporting knowledge and solutions across the NPA area.","2025-04-01","2028-03-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","024 Advanced support services for SMEs and groups of SMEs (including management, marketing and design services)","N",1394549.94,"ERDF",906457.45,65,"WP1 aims to activate and engage SMEs and SMEs' multi-level stakeholders in sustainability reporting and building up SMEs’ reporting capacities. It improves SMEs’ and SMEs’ multilevel stakeholders’ awareness about \n\n-\tthe current and upcoming sustainability reporting related regulations (Corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD) and related standards (ESRS); up-coming SME reporting framework)\n-\thow the regulations impact on SMEs access in value chains  \n-\thow SMEs can benefit from reporting capabilities and sustainability transition\n\nThe WP summon-up the SMEs sustainability reporting capabilities, related needs and practices. This information will be used in developing Communication plan (D1.1), creating Piloting roadmap (D2.1) and benefitted in Sustainability reporting guide (D3.4) development as well as in the outreach activities (A3.1). \n\nIn addition, the information gathered and analysed will also be the basis for WP2 piloting, and solution development.\nAt the moment, there is a large number of sustainability reporting solutions under development in different EU projects and to fulfil SMEs needs to meet the reporting requirements of their customers and the coming SME reporting framework, e.g. \n\n-\tmateriality analysis tool (regional ESF, FI)\n-\tESG-tool for SMEs prepared in Interreg Baltic Sea project SUSTOOL that will be available in spring 2025\n-\tGenerative artificial intelligence\n-\tSystem analyses (e.g. IoT, data analyses)\n\nIt is complicated for SMEs to find the solutions and to know what solutions they could benefit the most.  Therefore, WP2 aims to gain understanding how well the experimented sustainability reporting solutions (tools, best practices) support SMEs to meet the customers’ and EU sustainability reporting requirements. This will be benefitted in WP3 outreach activities (A3.1; A3.2; A3.3) and in guidebook (D3.4) preparation.  \n\nIn WP3, the aim is to encourage SMEs and SME multilevel stakeholders across NPA area to \n\n-\tget familiar with the requirements and opportunities related sustainability reporting \n-\tdevelop their reporting capabilities \n-\tlook for end experiment the suitable solutions to take up in reporting\n-\tbenefit reporting results in daily management and business development towards more sustainable business\n\nThese capabilities – motivation, knowledges & skills - improve SMEs market reach, competitiveness, and sustainable growth. \n\nThe objective will be achieved through multichannel communication attracting and involving SMEs and SMEs multilevel stakeholders, such as associated organisations, by benefitting the findings of WP1 & WP2. \n\n","Reykjavik, Scotstown, Sligo, Umeå, Jyväskylä","IS, IE, SE, FI",{"$nulls":5},5]
["NPA0800203","Geographical Indication boosting Food, Non-food and Tourism sectors in Northern areas","The operating environment is challenging for food and non-food SMEs in the NPA area due to factors like distance to customers, low market visibility, and difficulties in securing fair prices for quality products. The EU’s geographical indication (GI) scheme could help by protecting product names, promoting uniqueness, enabling better price, and linking products to their origin. However, this system is underutilized in the NPA compared to other European regions. This project aims to boost the competitiveness and visibility of local SMEs, enhance cooperation, and increase recognition of the NPA area by enhancing the use of GI system. The project will create cross-border cooperation to support both regional and cross-border GI applications and integrate local tourism in utilizing GI. The project involves 4 main partners (FIN, IRE, ICE, GL) and 4 associated partners (NOR SWE, FIN), focusing on awareness raising, piloting GI application processes, and opening new markets for GI products.","2025-04-01","2028-03-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","024 Advanced support services for SMEs and groups of SMEs (including management, marketing and design services)","N",937312,"Other, ERDF",430275.3,65,"WP1 (lead by Ruralia) aims to increase the awareness, knowledge/capacities of actors to utilise GI labeling system and use it in their product development. The WP will use the expertise and experiences of the international partnership to inform on benefits, possibilities and challenges of using GI system regarding the food and non-food products. It also provides tools for the SMEs to analyse their potential for applying for GI system and help the application process. Special focus is on providing information on the non-food labeling regulations in layman’s language as the novel regulation (EU2023/2411) was launched at Nov. 2023 and build in co-operation between authorities related to it.  The aim in all activities is not to market EU’s GI system as such, but provide information for the SMEs and other actors on how to benefit from the system and use the process as part of their product development as well as network creation. The WP contributes mainly to the result indicator  RCR04_1.3\nWP2(lead by LEO-DCC) aims to collect together the most potential groups for application in piloting countries, commit them to the process, provide guidance and support for strategical planning of the label's use and mentor writing the application. The focus is on building food and craft  producers' expertise and capability about the practicalities’ involved in the GI application process. It will include interaction with different regionally-based food/craft  producers to encourage likeminded  enterprises to come together, share experiences and offer an opportunity to engage with EU GI schemes in conjunction with national project partners' support and establish a geographic link between the product and the region. The aim is to have 1-3 piloting groups from FIN, IRE, ICE. In GL the focus is more on mapping out the potential groups. Associated partners in NOR and SWE seek for nat. funding  for piloting as possible. The WP contributes to the result indicators RCR 04_1.3 and RCR104_1.3\n\n\nWP3 (lead by ICLA) has 2 main objectives: \n1) to assist potential new and existing users of the GI´s in using the GI´s in their marketing and PR strategy at practical level and to support new users of GI on using the label in their communication  to increase visibility, demand and value of their products. The WP also provides the basic knowledge and support in drafting an cross-border application for the EU's marketing resources for GI products (MULTI-REA application) and aims to build a network to take such an application process further to increase the competitiveness of SMEs.\n\n2) to work with the pilots from WP2 during their application process and help them strategically consider their marketing activities during and after the project and pilot new ways to open markets for GI products, critical issue being able to define the common story for GI products used by all stakeholders in B2B and B2C communication.\n \nThe WP contributes to the result indicators RCR04_1.3 and RCR104_1.3","Nuuk, NA","GL, IE, IS, FI",{"$nulls":5},4]
["NPA0800242","Advanced Makerspaces for PiLot production by micro-Enterprises","Breakthroughs happen when something suddenly possible meets that which is desperately necessary. \n\nWe propose that by enabling innovators we can overcome the common challenges in the NPA of being peripheral, of witnessing youth depopulation, and of being threatened by carbon neutrality and digitalization. \n\nWe will improve the success of early-stage micro-enterprises by empowering them to create functional prototypes using advanced makerspace technologies that are suddenly possible.\n\nWe will listen to the needs of innovators. We will signpost innovators to scalable makerspace technologies. We will upskill NPA communities to overcome design and technical obstacles. We will journey with selected innovators through process challenges to realize three demonstrators -positively impacting social inclusion.\n\nTransnationally, we'll connect centers of excellence in materials, printed electronics, robotics, Fablabs, and photonics with innovators in homes and at hot desks to enhance Wellbeing.","2025-05-01","2028-04-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","028 Technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and higher education sector","N",1465159.97,"ERDF",952353.97,65,"Three objectives are proposed for this work package: \n\na.\tTo understand where to strategically position Advanced Makerspaces for use by micro-enterprises.  This will entail the completion of a survey by stakeholders.18+ micro-enterprises will confirm survey findings. The results will re-invigorate makerspaces for advancement. \n\nb.\tTo establish a technical value chain documenting Advanced Makerspace tools and materials. This will entail a detailed review of tools within the partnership. The contribution of each process towards scaling will be assessed. Over 40+ processes / tools will be documented. This will provide an on-line technical handbook for innovators. \n\nc.\tTo identify how Advanced Makerspace tools can be configured towards scale -as a network of autonomous work cells. This will involve simulation of an enterprise. Two case studies will be simulated thoroughly and reported to the community. \n\nThree objectives are proposed in this work package: \n\na. To address the barriers associated with the strategic use of Advanced Makerspace tools by micro-enterprises. The survey in Activity 1.1 will identify 5-6 barriers. The barriers will likely span design, technical, IP, Quality , Safety and scaling. 20+ recorded briefings will present potential solutions. \n\nb. To promote /develop/ re-invigorate the use of an Advanced Makerspace forum. \nMany technical challenges are solved just in time and on a need to know basis. It is proposed to review  on line support tools to assist innovators gain insights efficiently. This objective is to offer the NPA community with solutions. 30+ active enquiries by the end of the project with 18+ assistances targeted. \n\nc. To demonstrate solutions to four key process challenges based on implementing transnational case studies. \nIt is proposed to identify four signature process challenges inspired by feedback from micro-enterprises.\n\nThree objectives are proposed. \n\na. To present a best practice guide concerning the operational effectiveness for using Advanced Makerspaces to assist the innovation process. The guide will be a work flow diagram with accessible check lists to ensure the best value can be gained using Advanced Makerspace tools.\n\nb. To demonstrate the implementation of three case studies taking a concept from ideation to prototype.  The project will seek  case studies with strong motivation from a social justice/ inclusion / diversity perspectives in each of the three member countries. \n\nc.  To extract value from the project in terms of future regional development, future research programmes, technical infrastructure, further education, sustainability, social inclusion and innovation.","Sligo, OULU, Reykjavik, Kokkola, Galway","IE, FI, IS",{"$nulls":5},5]
["NPA0600148","Geographical Indication boosting Food and Tourism sectors in Northern areas","The operating environment is challenging for food and handicraft micro, small and medium sized enterprises in NPA area due to e.g. long distance to customers, low visibility in the markets outside the local area and challenges in obtaining an adequate price for quality products. EU’s quality scheme of geographical indication (GI) could offer some solutions to these problems. It protects the names of specific products (food and non-food), promotes their uniqueness, enables a better price (e.g. the research has shown that the price can be double than similar food products) and links the products to their geographical origin, thus safeguarding the local production. With GI products the local tourism SMEs can also highlight better their local or regional specificity. In addition, GI products bring local traditional knowledge visible. \n\nDespite these several advantages of GI recognition found in studies, the GI system, it’s PR value as well as existing marketing support tools (e.g. marketing funds granted by granted by European Research Executive Agency, REA, for developing marketing of GI protected products) are largely underutilized in the NPA area compared to other parts of Europe. For example, in Italy and Spain alone there are 1306 GI products, while in whole NPA area countries there are only \n\n141.\n\nThis preparatory project contributes to the competitiveness and visibility of local food, handicraft and tourism SMEs in NPA area, promotes their co-operation as well as contributes to wider visibility and recognition of the whole NPA geographical area by developing a main project proposal focusing on enhancing the use of EUs GI system and tools associated to it. The novel approach is to create a cross-border co-operation to support the producers in the NPA region to apply for geographical indication (GI) protection for food and non-food products (such as wool or tweed) and further support them as well as local tourism companies to utilize the GI in their marketing. For several products (e.g. wild bilberry or lingonberry) it is economically and marketing wise sensible to make cross-border GI applications instead of local ones. As only a group of applicants can apply for GI, not an individual company/producer, the application process links together both SMEs and administration at local, regional or cross-border level providing new network approaches. Thus, the idea is to use GI application processes to support cooperation, transfer of knowledge and create and support innovation in and between food, local handicraft production and tourism sectors.\n\nIn this preparatory project the potential of new GI products in NPA area are identified and the relevant stakeholders related to them engaged to the project planning process. Furthermore, the relevant stakeholders in innovating the utilization of GI-products in tourism and marketing are involved. Thus, the objectives of the preparatory project are: identify additional key partners and associated partners for developing the project idea further; map out the potential future GI products, create a project plan and relevant activities for enhancing the use of GI system in NPA area; create a cost-effective budget and secure the match funding from participating countries and submit a main application at spring \n\n2024. The main beneficiaries of the main project would be SMEs, business support organisations and local administration. As a foreseen outputs from the main project are: new GI applications, new knowledge and networks, which all generate competitive advantage and more visibility to the products and area.\n\nThis preparatory project brings together 3 partners from different types of actors: University of Helsinki Ruralia Institute, Finland (GI-products, rural tourism and regional/rural development expertise, acts as a lead partner), Icelandic Lamb, Iceland (the viewpoint of SMEs) and Enterprise office of Donegal County Council, Ireland (the viewpoint of local business support organisation). The partnership will be complemented during the preparatory project aiming to have a wide partnership including more partners as well as associate partners from countries already participating in, and from at least Sweden and Norway and possibly from Greenland.","2023-12-01","2024-05-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","024 Advanced support services for SMEs and groups of SMEs (including management, marketing and design services)","N",48992.5,"Other, ERDF",23400,65,"The objectives of the preparatory project are to:- identify additional key partners and associated partners\nfor developing the project idea further and feasibility study; map out the potential future GI products, create a project plan and relevant activities for enhancing the use of GI system in NPA area; create a cost-effective budget\nand secure the match funding from participating countries and submit a main application at spring\n2024.","Donegal, Reykjavik, Mikkeli","IE, IS, FI",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0300096","Empowering NPA Communities by Implementing STEM Ecosystems as a Tool for Navigating Change.","Due to the rapid changes rural NPA communities face, there is an urgent need for skill-building and adaptation. In pursuit of resilience and to be able to contribute to global agendas, such as SDGs and climate change, rural areas must be forward-looking in their way of advancing.\n \nHigh-quality STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) experience, skills and knowledge, with a special emphasis on equity and access can help to empower and equip communities facing the challenges of the future. \n\nThis project proposes to use the evidence-based U.S. STEM Ecosystems model, a cross-sector collaborative approach that has achieved significant success in the U.S. over the past decade, to strengthen the organizational capacity among NPA communities and empower communities to build skills for the 21st century. STEM Ecosystems are collaborative partnerships between organisations, schools, industry, museums, libraries, families, individuals, and any others dedicated to working together to develop STEM skills in a community. \n\nThe fact that a gender gap exists worldwide in STEM fields and STEM skill-building, with fewer girls and women pursuing careers or advanced degrees in STEM fields, is even more tangible in rural areas such as the North of Iceland, Northwest of Ireland and Lappi-Finland. \n\nWith a community-based approach, using the STEM ecosystems model, this project will motivate the three partnering NPA communities to identify and address specific shared challenges around girls and women in STEM in their communities. By working across borders, this project will empower the communities to gain from each other’s resources, knowledge, and strengths and forge stronger solutions to their challenges. By building these cross-sector partnerships and working together transnationally, this project will forge common solutions for more prosperous and resilient communities. The project will result in a manual with best practices to be disseminated with other NPA and rural areas.","2023-06-01","2024-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_ISO1) Strengthening the organisational capacity among NPA communities to make use of cooperation opportunities","ISO6.4. Enhance institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement macro-regional strategies and sea-basin strategies, as well as other territorial strategies (all strands)","PO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance","173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional context","N",197490,"ERDF",71298.5,65,"To use an assessment tool to identify and convene stakeholders. \nTo do an asset mapping exercise and needs assessment around girls and women in STEM in the three NPA communities. Identify needs and a solution/a pilot project. \nEach newly formed/expanded STEM Ecosystem will choose 1 pilot project addressing girls and/or women in STEM in the community to implement over a period of 4-6 months. The chosen pilot projects will address a need/problem discovered in Activity 1.2. \nThe objective is to provide a manual for other NPA communities to replicate the work accomplished in the project; to form a STEM Ecosystem, identify needs and assets and adopt the best practices identified in the pilot projects. ","Galway, Helsinki, Húsavík","IE, FI, IS",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0800248","Empowering Communities through Forest Carbon Farming: Building Climate Resilience and Sustainable Resource Management","The FORESTCARBOVISION project addresses pressing environmental challenges in the NPA region by developing and implementing sustainable forest carbon farming technologies.By integrating advanced forest carbon farming technologies, the project aims to improve forest carbon capture and biodiversity conservation in 4 participating countries. The project will produce innovative carbon assessment tools, a replicability framework for best practices, and pilot projects demonstrating scalable solutions. Key beneficiaries include forest owners, environmental agencies, and policymakers. A transnational approach is essential to leverage diverse expertise, enabling the adaptation of solutions to different ecosystems. The originality of the project lies in its participatory approach, co-designing practical tools and methods with stakeholders from public institutions, research organizations, NGOs, and private sector partners, ensuring wide-scale implementation and impact across the region.","2025-05-01","2028-04-30","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)","N",975128.79,"ERDF",633833.71,65,"WP1 will establish five operational Living Labs across four NPA countries (Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Ireland), applying Living Lab methods as the core mechanism for co-designing and co-creating solutions for climate change adaptation, biodiversity enhancement, and forest carbon accounting. The Living Labs will bring together best practices and transdisciplinary expertise from across the Quadruple Helix of societal actors to develop a \"Forest Carbon Farming Toolkit\" that is replicable and adaptable to diverse local contexts. WP1 will include an initial scoping phase to assess regional capacities and challenges, followed by co-creation activities to produce innovative solutions. The objective is to decrease the error of forest carbon assessment to 0.1% and ensure replicability, with local stakeholders involved in policy development and capacity building. These activities will support the transition to sustainable, climate-resilient forestry practices across the NPA region.\nWP2 will establish and operationalize five demonstration sites across four NPA countries (Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Ireland) to showcase innovative approaches for enhancing climate resilience, improving forest carbon accounting, and promoting nature restoration. These demonstration sites will apply the \"Forest Carbon Farming Toolkit\" developed in WP1 and aim to reduce forest carbon monitoring errors by 0.1%. The objective is to validate the toolkit's effectiveness in diverse environmental contexts and ensure its scalability across the NPA region. Additionally, WP2 will engage local stakeholders and policymakers through field demonstrations, ensuring that at least three nature restoration and carbon farming practices are adopted locally by the end of the project. The measurable outcome will be a significant improvement in local climate adaptation strategies and forest management practices.\nWP3 will enhance the capacity of at least 100 local forestry professionals, community members, and policymakers across Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Ireland to adopt climate-resilient forestry and forest carbon farming practices. Through a series of tailored training sessions, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations, the project will equip participants with the skills and knowledge to apply the \"Forest Carbon Farming Toolkit\" and integrate it into regional forestry management. The objective is to ensure that at least 70% of participants implement climate-adaptive practices within their local contexts, contributing to sustainable climate-smart forestry management and carbon sequestration. The measurable outcome will be an increase in the adoption of climate-resilient methods across the region, ensuring long-term environmental and economic sustainability.","Hvanneyri, LEAP, Co CORK, Oulu, Joensuu","IS, IE, FI",{"$nulls":5},4]
["NPA0100032","Building public sector innovation capacity towards digital-driven NPA communities","Public sector organisations in the NPA area acknowledge the importance of introducing innovations to meet the increasing demand from their communities to get quality and sustainable services. However, these areas are in a disadvantageous position due to the challenges identified in the Programme area such as increasing demand of an ageing population, the unit cost of service provision to small and diminishing populations over large distances and the skills gap in the shift to digital solutions.\n\nFeedback received from public sector staff states that an effective way to overcome these challenges could be to specify, select and implement quick win initiatives by testing disruptive innovations that address repeating problems in public sector service areas. \n\nINNOCAP’s overall objective is to provide enhanced quality and sustainable public services by enabling public sector organisations to lead the adoption of disruptive innovations and digital technologies.\n\nA key output will be a capacity building programme that will prepare public sector organizations from the 3 NPA geographical zones to pilot and further adopt 4 disruptive public services – the other main outputs of the project- in key areas such as climate change action, environmental management or the digital and green transition. \n\nThis will benefit at least 120 users from the main target groups of the project, who are the public sector staff in charge of the management and delivery of public services in their territories and the final users of these services.\n\nThe utilised approach combines ambitiously very different dimensions. This integral and pragmatic approach, combined with disruptive innovation characteristics, requires transnational cooperation to meet the project’s ambitions that otherwise would be impossible for an individual organisation or a region to address them sufficiently and in the extent planned in INNOCAP.\n\nThe project brings together 8 partners from the 3 NPA geographical zones and Canada.","2023-01-01","2025-12-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","018 IT services and applications for digital skills and digital inclusion","N",1380296.28,"ERDF",767192.58,65,"Upskill public sector staff to introduce disruptive technologies and other innovations in their tasks and responsibilities taking advantage of the existing innovation capacity and solutions ready to be used in the NPA.\nDemonstrate the potential that the public sector has as gamechanger in the provision of public services adapted to the NPA challenges by piloting disruptive services in 4 NPA territories testing the effectiveness of the INNOCAP approach\nServe as example for other NPA public sector organisations and departments to adopt disruptive innovation by supporting the extension of the project results into other territories and service areas","Galway, Lifford, Mikkeli, Selfoss, Härnösand, Letterkenny","IE, FI, IS, SE",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0200063","Building Resilient And Innovative Networks among rural communities","This is a feasibility and scoping study for a network digital hubs and support services, to enable communities and enterprises to benefit from digital technologies and applications, which deal with climate change. The applications focus on those supporting the Green Business Model and the Circular Economy. The aim is to stimulate local digital provision that is networked transnationally. Transnationality is essential for reasons of scale, expertise, and range of application.\n\nA resulting project should share expertise and assist enterprises in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, tourism and other areas to develop their businesses, reducing environmental impact and maintaining economic sustainability. The hubs will also support community skills and services in promoting a circular economy.\n\nThe feasibility study will map digital service provision and expertise in the partnership areas and also the needs of enterprises and community organisations. The original model for analysis encompasses stage 1 technologies (including Internet, Geographic Information System, Mobile Phones, Databases), stage 2 technologies (including Social Media, Apps, Smartphones, and Cloud Computing) and stage 3 technologies(includingArtificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Smart Systems; Virtual and Mixed Reality). The relevance of these to the Circular Economy and Green Business Models will analysed.\n\nThe analysis will map digital applications to community and enterprise needs and will determine a plan for service development among the hubs. Applications to energy will receive special attention.\n\nA community model is chosen as this the optimum way of disseminating awareness and expertise in the regions and of gaining critical mass for added value. The network aims to include mutual reinforcement of skills, links to other bodies and a set of priorities for development, linked to social and economic impacts in terms of sustainability. This project is to determine its structure.","2022-12-01","2023-05-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","018 IT services and applications for digital skills and digital inclusion","N",49994.22,"ERDF",25930.93,65,"The aim of this preparatory project is to develop a high quality Main project applications.","Castlebar , Galway,  Hvammstangi, Joensuu","IE, IS, FI",{"$nulls":5},5]
["NPA0200057","Impact of energy retrofits on indoor environmental quality and hygrothermal performance of the buildings in different climate scenarios","Residential building stock energy retrofits play a key role in EU climate actions. The impacts of these retrofits on indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and occupant comfort need to be assessed to inform future renovation programmes. Both European and national housing surveys have reported housing quality problems linked to IEQ and occupant health. There is a continued need to engage SMEs and other stakeholders in the monitoring of retrofit techniques and their impact on IEQ, and hygrothermal performance of building structures, to provide sustainable and healthy buildings. The RIAQ project will inform and engage SMEs, building stakeholders, and occupants about common protocols for an IEQ assessment, and assess the potential for improving IEQ along with energy efficiency and improving the resistance of buildings in the changing climate. The RIAQ project will present further evidence for the potential in improving IEQ in the current residential building stock. The RIAQ develops the assessment protocol and promotes sustainable retrofit techniques, supporting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy, climate change adaptation, and energy efficiency of retrofitted buildings. The RIAQ will sought to accelerate the ability of peripheral communities, SMEs, and national and international inspection services to create solutions for energy retrofits. It will connect SMEs interested in generating sustainable energy retrofit solutions, and give them greater insight into emerging technologies, upcycling opportunities, and product development strategies, including product sustainability narratives centred on the circular economy. Drawing on the expert connections developed during RIAQ, the project will also inform and engage SMEs, stakeholders, and communities about the relevant legislation and policies which are taking shape around national and transnational circular economy initiatives.","2022-12-01","2023-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",98831.22,"ERDF",64240.29,65,null,"Galway, Oulu","IE, FI",{"$nulls":5},2]
["NPA0800200","Mission-oriented innovation towards digital and green transitions in the NPA communities","Mission-Oriented Innovation (MOI) is an emerging field giving a better strategic and holistic orientation of Science, Technology and Innovation to respond to grand societal challenges.\n\nIn the NPA, MOI initiatives only exist at national level and its impact at regional/local levels is very limited. The absence of bottom-up approaches is impeding the possibility to define and shape MOI to address societal challenges at local/regional level.\n\nMINDSET’s overall objective is to provide policy makers and other stakeholders from 3 NPA regions with the innovation capacity (or same conditions) to deal with societal challenges that are otherwise non-existing or only developed at a national and/or EU level. \n\nThis is done by introducing suitable Regional Mission-Oriented Innovation (RegMOI) approaches adapting and developing methods and tools to address interrelated challenges, such as skills development, climate change, and regional housing and public real estate, affecting NPA territories.","2025-03-01","2028-02-29","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","028 Technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and higher education sector","N",1370649.2,"ERDF",890921.98,65,"Prepare regional stakeholders from 3 NPA territories to introduce the novel concept of RegMOI as a new way of driving innovation suitable to address societal challenges affecting them as there are skills development, climate change and regional housing and public real estate in their territories by converting existing structures for problem solving (often silo-structures) to more cross-sectoral collaboration and system thinking.\nTest the effectiveness of RegMOI by applying it in the implementation of concrete missions addressing skills development, climate change and regional housing and public real estate challenges in 3 NPA territories.\nCreate the conditions to integrate RegMOI as a new innovation method to address major societal challenges, where local/regional stakeholders are empowered and play a significant role aligned with supra-level missions. This will be done by working in interplay between top-down and bottom-up activities, inviting cross-sectoral regional and local stakeholders working with appropriate methods and tools to achieve amplified positive long-term effects in relation to those major challenges addressed. ","Örnsköldsvik, Lifford, Mikkeli, Umeå, Letterkenny","SE, IE, FI",{"$nulls":5},5]
["NPA0800244","Northern and Arctic Communities Emergency Management and Preparedness","Emergency management is a common challenge to all partner countries. NACEMAP project will assist NPA communities develop enhanced resilience against future disasters, through self- assessment, and developing plans to deal with emergency incidents. The project will identify best practices in community emergency preparedness at the local, regional, national, and transnational levels, during both incident response and post-incident recovery phases. NACEMAP will take an inclusive, consultative approach using roundtable workshops with communities, municipalities, first responders, and other key stakeholders. Workshop outputs will include mapping and analysing different levels of preparedness, identifying gaps and needs, and disseminating best practices in community emergency planning among partners and target groups. NACEMAP will produce and pilot a Toolkit with 3 parts - Preparedness Self-Assessment Audit; Response Preparedness Plan; and Post- Incident Recovery – as an enduring resource.","2025-03-01","2028-02-29","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)","N",1499966.2,"ERDF",974978.03,65,"The main objectives of WP1 are: (Obj1.1) to establish a knowledge base regarding prevailing regulations, agreements and practices, providing crucial insights to guide subsequent project activities; and (Obj1.2) to prepare a first version of the toolkit and action plans. For Obj1.1 - the team will conduct a comprehensive study  to analyze how authorities and communities’ responsibilities, capabilities and jurisdiction are delineated in partner countries. The focus is on studying existing legislation, policies & agreements related to rescue operations and preparedness. This WP focuses on the pertinent legislation within the NPAP area, scrutinizing applicable cooperation agreements, and conducting a comparative assessment.  For Obj1.2, the team will plan & develop the first version of the toolkit and action plans to be piloted in WP 2. WP1 will involve multiple Stakeholders to address all WP1 objectives.\nThe objective of this work package is to plan, develop, conduct and evaluate 4 pilot exercises, to test the first version of Toolkits and Action Plans created in WP 1, for different emergency scenarios. This approach allows the Toolkit & Action Plan templates to be developed in an iterative way; but also enables the project to address multiple different types of emergency as it tests and validates the developing Toolkit. An Evaluation Plan will be created and the pilots will be evaluated using it, to collect and utilize all lessons learned when finalizing toolkits and action plans in WP 3. WP2 will improve the knowledge and understanding of the involved stakeholders, and will strengthen the operation of the NACEMAP networks. Mental health aspects, and support to individuals and to businesses, will be addressed.\nThe main focus of WP3 is to improve the Toolkit and Action Plans for community preparedness, response, and recovery, based on the experiences and findings in evaluation reports. Developing the final Toolkit and Action Plan is an iterative process with four different emergency incident scenarios (Wildfire, Oil Spill Response, Landslide/avalanche, and Mass Rescue Operation) being tested during the pilot exercises outlined in WP2. The final version of the Toolkit and Action Plan, complete with Guidance Notes for users, will be validated by stakeholders at the NACEMAP Final Event, and published via the project website. The Toolkit & Action Plan will be promoted for uptake by communities and relevant organisations, to become an embedded part of their emergency preparedness and response planning.","Húsavík , Helsinki, Akyreyri, Cork, Vantaa","IS, FI, IE",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","HYBrid Energy Solutions for buildings, and infrastructure (HYBES) project will use the Quadruple helix approach to jointly create knowledge-based tools and activities for promoting improved energy efficient solutions to achieve substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the NPA region. The project combines the concept of ‘Living Labs’ and the roll out of innovative tools to establish dedicated Decarbonisation Zones (DZ) in rural and peripheral regions. HYBES aims to build a knowledge-based ecosystem within rural communities to promote DZ opportunities and to build citizen capacity to achieve carbon neutral goals. HYBES will refine the ‘Living Lab’ concept in five partner regions; Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Through these Living Lab projects partners will build citizen knowledge and understanding about the importance and benefits of decarbonisation. HYBES will engage with communities who often feel marginalised by carbon neutral policies. HYBES will demonstrate how decarbonisation measures can benefit communities and individual households both financially and environmentally using existing best practices and novel innovations. The critical element will be to demonstrate through tangible outputs and education the value of decarbonisation. The project will:\n\n-\tRefine 5 ‘living labs’ in regions to promote and develop dedicated Decarbonisation Zones in rural and peripheral areas which can be replicated across the NPA region & beyond.\n-\tIdentify good practices and techniques that can address decarbonisation challenges and help achieve carbon neutrality.\n-\tFacilitate co-creation and citizen engagement as a means of building citizen knowledge around the benefits of decarbonisation.\n-\tOffer interaction with communities and stakeholders within NPA region.\n-\tDevelop a ‘carbon school’ initiative which will enable school children to see first-hand the benefits of decarbonisation initiatives with the aim of developing curriculum change.","2023-02-01","2026-01-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","053 Smart Energy Systems (including smart grids and ICT systems) and related storage","N",1579303.83,"Other, ERDF",613881.97,65,"To facilitate societal impact using citizen-centred and participatory design principles, allowing cocreation of innovative solutions for decarbonisation, and to develop the living lab as a method achieving behavioural change. Led by UCC, CCC and NRI\nTo analyse how locally produced RES can be utilized by buildings in the area, and to facilitate upscaling of best practices energy efficient models, and to pilot monitoring social and rural housing energy systems. Led by UmU with City of Umeå\nTo demonstrate how solar and geothermal energy and smart energy solutions can help achieve Near Zero Energy Buildings in remote and Arctic communities, and how flexible RES in districts create storage and sharing systems for EV. Led by NCC and CCC","Akureyri, Bodø, Argir, Umeå, Cork, UMEÅ","IS, NO, FO, SE, IE",{"$nulls":5},11]
["NPA0800216","Nordic Bridge","Nordic Bridge project addresses challenges in the NPA region, such as brain drain, limited collaboration between academia and society, and under utilized research capacities. The project will create a challenge-driven digital portal for collaborative projects to drive sustainability and innovation. Public, private, and community sectors will post problems, challenges, case studies, and goals in the portal. These will be shared with students and researchers, who can contribute based on their expertise, leading to collaborative projects, such as thesis. Joint thesis collaboration agreements between partner universities will strengthen student and researchers of partners to contribute to challenges of each other regions. The main result of this project is a cross-border challenge-driven collaboration portal, benefiting public, private, community sectors, and universities. A transnational approach and the Quadruple Helix Design Model will ensure broad collaboration and long-term impact.","2025-04-01","2028-03-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","016 Government ICT solutions, e-services, applications","N",1456423,"ERDF",626801.2,61.23,"WP1 ensures the effective promotion, engagement, knowledge transfer, and long-term sustainability of the Nordic Bridge project. It facilitates transnational collaboration among academic institutions, industry, and societal actors while strengthening the Nordic Bridge as an opportunity for knowledge exchange. \n\nWP1 will:\n- ensure transparent, structured, and active communication among project partners and stakeholders by providing regular updates and facilitating collaboration (digital and physical).\n- develop and implement a strategic sustainability plan to maintain the Nordic Bridge portal beyond the project’s lifespan.\n- facilitate cross-institutional collaborative agreements that enable University students to engage in challenge-driven research projects, strengthening academic and societal partnerships.\n- promote transnational knowledge exchange including physical meetings in each partner country, to review and enhance academic-society collaboration models and best practices.\nThis WP focuses on the design of the Nordic Bridge portal, ensuring it meets the needs of all stakeholders. The portal will be designed following the Quadruple Helix model, integrating the perspectives of academia, public, private, and community sectors. The goal is to establish a framework that addresses the distinct demands of each sector while facilitating seamless collaboration between them. The following are the specific objectives:\ni. The portal will be designed to incorporate the perspectives of universities, public, private, community sector, ensuring comprehensive collaboration. The design will focus on creating user-friendly interfaces and sector-specific functionalities for different stakeholders.\nii. To cater specific needs of each community, the portal will be designed with sector-based divisions within each stakeholder group. This ensures that each user can access features tailored to their unique requirements, making the portal more efficient and impactful.\n\nThis WP focuses on building the prototype and conducting thorough testing across all stakeholder groups. Using the design framework developed in WP2, the goal is to bring the portal to life by creating a functional prototype that will be tested by stakeholders groups. Feedback gathered during this phase will be used to refine and improve the portal’s functionality, ensuring that it meets sector-specific needs and supports seamless collaboration.\nSpecific Objectives:\ni. Develop a Functional Portal Prototype: Build the first version of the portal based on the design framework established in WP2. This prototype will include sector-specific functionalities from four group of stakeholders, ensuring that each group’s needs are met.\nii. Conduct Thorough Testing with Stakeholders: Engage stakeholders in testing the portal prototype to evaluate its functionality, user experience, and sector-based features. Gather feedback to identify areas for improvement and adjust the portal accordingly.","Letterkenny Co Donegal , Sími, Sligo, Bodø , Holar, Rovaniemi, Bodø","IE, IS, NO, FI",{"$nulls":5},7]
["NPA0600147","Bridging Gaps through Problem-Solution Matchmaking in the Nordic Region","Main Project:\nOur main project is dedicated to transforming the Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) region into a dynamic ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and prosperity. At its core is our digital matchmaking portal, a bridge connecting universities, industries, and society. This project is the response to the shared challenges and opportunities faced by NPA communities,, where limited practical engagement, untapped potential, and brain drain coexist.\n\nPreparatory Project:\nThe one-year preparatory project lays the essential groundwork for our main initiative. This phase focuses on activities like stakeholder mapping, recommending project ideas, and strategic planning. The ultimate goal is to pave the way for the development of a problem-solution matchmaking portal, a platform that will foster collaboration and drive growth in the NPA region.\n\nCommon Challenges and Opportunities:\nIn the NPA region, a paradox exists: there is substantial untapped academic potential, yet practical engagement remains limited. Our project takes on this challenge head-on, acting as a catalyst for meaningful collaboration. By facilitating interactions between academia, industry, and society, we aim not only to benefit industries but also to empower academia to conduct research that directly addresses real-world problems, creating a mutually beneficial relationship.\n\nOutputs and Beneficiaries:\nKey outputs of the main project include a state-of-the-art digital platform, serving as a nexus for stakeholders across the NPA area. The envisioned outcomes encompass a wide range of collaborative possibilities. This includes joint thesis projects, internships, PhD research initiatives, research and development applications, and potential employment opportunities for students. Given our regional emphasis on the Nordic Region, there's a unique opportunity for cross-border academic cooperation, where students or student groups from Sweden, Finland, Iceland, or Norway can work together to address regionally relevant issues. This platform will empower participants to propose solutions that drive growth initiatives, catalyzing the development of research and development projects. The beneficiaries encompass academia, industries, public authorities, and communities. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, we aim to enhance competitiveness, catalyze economic growth, and promote sustainability.\n\nImpact and Objectives:\nThe project's overarching objective is to reshape the NPA landscape into a thriving ecosystem of blue and green growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship, where academia and industries coalesce for mutual growth. The project's expected change is transformative. It seeks to kindle a paradigm shift, fostering an environment where students, researchers, and faculty become active agents of change, channeling their expertise toward solving real-world challenges with sustainability at the forefront.\n\nTransnational Approach and Novelty:\nOur project embodies a transnational approach, recognizing that the NPA's challenges and opportunities transcend geographical boundaries. By uniting universities and industries across diverse regions, we leverage diverse perspectives and resources to tackle shared issues. The novelty of our project lies in its ability to channel top-down institutional knowledge with bottom-up innovation, resulting in an adaptive, responsive, and inclusive ecosystem focused on sustainable development. Additionally, our project will foster cross-regional learning, allowing NPA partners to share and gain insights from each other's experiences.\n\nInclusivity and Sustainability:\nOur project is rooted in the principles of inclusivity and sustainability. We are committed to gender equality, offering opportunities for underrepresented groups, including indigenous communities, to engage meaningfully. Additionally, sustainability is a core theme, promoting environmentally conscious practices, renewable solutions, and ethical research ethics throughout our initiatives.\n\nConclusion:\nIn conclusion, our project encapsulates a vision of collaboration that defies geographical constraints. By creating a nexus for academia, industry, and society with a strong focus on blue and green growth and sustainability, we aspire to ignite a transformative wave, revitalizing the NPA region as a hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, resilience, and shared prosperity.","2023-12-01","2024-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","029 Research and innovation processes, technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and universities, focusing on the low carbon economy, resilience and adaptation to climate change","N",99546,"ERDF",13975,65,null,"Sími, Bodoe, Bodø , Holar, Rovaniemi, Bodø","IS, NO, FI",{"$nulls":5},6]
["NPA0600157","Prepare. To. Gamify! Ecosystem Building","Common Challenges and Opportunities\n\nRural areas face unique challenges including isolation and limited social opportunities, an aging population, and difficulties in attracting and retaining young residents due to limited job prospects and amenities. As such technology that connects people and places is increasingly important and can address and exploit significant opportunities, such as the affordability of rural housing and amenities, unused facilities that can be repurposed to build game communities, and market opportunities for game development. This enables all stakeholders to reap the benefits of digitalization.\n\nGamified solutions are vital because they leverage game elements like competition and rewards to boost motivation, learning, and engagement. Whether in education, employee training, or promoting healthy habits, gamification fosters active participation, making tasks more enjoyable and challenging.\n\nThe games industry and gamification have become more prevalent, enabling stakeholder groups that previously had limited interaction with gamified solutions to start reaping the benefits. The utilization of gamified solutions in industries has increased, spurring innovations and operational improvements such as upskilling for construction sites using virtual reality. These industries align with the regional Smart Specialization Strategies (S3). A new business area of gamified sustainable, responsible, and resilient solutions has emerged where start-ups and SMEs lead.\n\nThis enables not only for gamified solutions developed in rural regions to be exported, but also for gamified solutions to solve rural area challenges. Thus, they can better attract and retain residents to live and work there, creating a thriving socio-economic landscape.\n\nAt the individual level, the games industry and gamification provides a way for people to interact and form communities, decreasing loneliness, social exclusion, and discrimination. Since only the internet is needed, accessibility barriers are low and provide equal opportunities to become involved.\n\n\nOverall Objective and Expected Change\n\nThe missing link is a games industry and gamification ecosystem that is vibrant and supportive. It is needed to reap the benefits for government, company, education, research, NGO, and citizen stakeholder groups. Prepare. To. Gamify! Ecosystem Building will validate the interest in and need for a main project to develop the ecosystem.\n\nAs engaged ecosystem actors, educational institutions will train more talented workforce and firms will create jobs and introduce innovations. Support from local to national public organizations (infrastructure, financial incentives and regulatory frameworks) and business support organizations further accelerates this progress.\n\n\nMain Outputs and Beneficiaries \n\nP.T.G! aims to evaluate how rural areas in the project countries have tried to create the games industry and gamification ecosystems. This feasibility study uses a SWOT tool as a base for the stakeholder interviews and co-creation workshops with end users. The results are jointly synthesized to identify good practices and key learnings. A Gap analysis identifies pain points within the process or actors in other ecosystem initiatives. The synthesized lists are key outcomes of the feasibility study indicating if a main project is viable and needed.\n\nDifferent forms of ecosystems and their operational models are benchmarked to find suitable options. P.T.G! pays special attention to ways to combine digital platforms and physical spaces like unused facilities. The deliverable is a possible ecosystem canvas model for the games industry and gamification ecosystem.\n\nP.T.G! benchmarks key stakeholders to determine their role and match capacities for further collaboration, such as the larger project which is being validated. The project ideation and stakeholder mapping uses a horizontal and multidisciplinary approach. Key sectors benefiting from the games industry and gamification are identified horizontally in line with each region’s Smart Specialization Strategies (S3) to increase each area’s competitive advantages.\n\nNovelty, Planned Approach, and Transnational Importance\n\nDesign thinking and ecosystem building are the foundation approaches for the new co-creative methods to develop game ecosystems. This approach goes beyond the existing practice by harnessing horizontal and multidisciplinary principles to engage new stakeholders like youth and aging groups.\n\nCollaboration between rural regions in Finland, Sweden, and Ireland can significantly bolster the games industry by merging diverse talent pools, sharing resources and expertise, and attracting investments. P.T.G! aims to facilitate market expansion and drive joint RDI initiatives.\n\nThis new co-creative and ecosystem-based approach founded on design thinking can make rural regions attractive for game development, ensuring the industry's and region's sustainable growth and inclusiveness.","2023-12-01","2024-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","018 IT services and applications for digital skills and digital inclusion","N",99967.84,"ERDF",64979.08,65,null,"Galway, Jörn, Umeå, Kuopio","IE, SE, FI",{"$nulls":5},4]
["NPA0700189","Supply Chain Integration for Interoperability & Enhanced Resilience of SMEs in remote regions","The Arctic Edge project aims to strengthen supply chain operations in the NPA Region, addressing regional challenges (refer to C\n\n2.4). It will develop and implement a cloud-based, IoT, and MQTT technology-driven solution for rural manufacturing NPA SMEs, aiming to optimise supply chain processes. While existing technologies are available, their adoption, especially in SMEs' supply chains, remains limited.\nArctic Edge's objective is to enhance efficiency, resilience, and adaptability in SMEs' supply chain operations, fostering a mental shift towards digital adoption. Project deliverables include a flexible digital architecture for improved internal operations and external supply chain interactions, personalised IoT solutions, comprehensive video content and educational materials. The project seeks to revolutionise supply chain practices within the NPA region by introducing innovative technologies and promoting their widespread application, particularly among rural manufacturing SMEs.","2024-09-01","2027-08-31","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","028 Technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and higher education sector","N",1586515.14,"ERDF",966246.5,65,"Overall objective of this package is to ensure quality project management and platform prototyping/development at Digital Beacons sites.\nProject management:\n- ensure that project goals are achieved in line with partner agreement  related to time, scope & budget,\n- provide effective project management, streamlined coordination\n- establishment of a collaborative ecosystem that supports the successful execution of the project while considering sustainability aspects\nPlatform prototyping and development: \n- design advanced digital architecture for seamless data interconnectivity aiming at supply chain resilience, taking into consideration Digital Beacons context and use cases (n=2).\n- deploy an innovative digital architecture & demonstrate its effectiveness in Digital Beacons sites with a view to achieve their supply chain interoperability (n=2)\n- integrate deployed client-broker solution with existing MES/ERP systems & industrial interfaces to ensure smooth supply chain interconnectivity.\nMain objective of the WP2 is to deliver robust, demand-driven support, empowering SMEs from NPA regions to seamlessly integrate innovative digital architectures into their existing operational fabric. \nBy effectively deploying digital architecture within two SME partners, the solution's viability is validated paving the way for broader adoption and implementation across similar contexts and NPA regions. Selected  use cases will be further explored and piloted (n=26). The benefits of interconnectivity in the manufacturing sector for rural manufacturing companies  and  potential for implementation of European data space interconnectivity, AI /ML capabilities, and cybersecurity will be demonstrated to target audience. An advisory clinic  established to assist NPA SMEs in navigating the intricacies of  digital architecture, offer guidance to NPA SMEs for enhancing the supply chain resiliency.\nThe aim of the package is to maximise impact of the project results through communication and dissemination actions. The package is designed to ensure effective communication on project's ongoing activities, upcoming events, and achieved milestones to the target audiences across all cluster regions and beyond. Additionally, it seeks to disseminate project outcomes to the Arctic Edge target groups and relevant stakeholders. The toolkit will be designed to empower  rural manufacturing SMEs in implementation of innovative digital architecture.  The project's effectiveness will be assessed, drawing insights and lessons from the processes and approach employed within project methodologies. The outcome of the project will be demonstrated highlighting lessons learnt.  The roadmap for enhancement of  supply chain resilience and knowledge transfer developed and delivered. ","Sligo, Reykjavik, JOENSUU, Kokkola, Luleå, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal","IE, IS, FI, SE",{"$nulls":5},8]
["NPA0700166","Connected Technology to support the Health of the Working Population in Northern Remote Areas","NPA countries are facing work absenteeism and early retirement due to poor physical and mental health. Healthcare services that can help employees recover and get back to to work, such as occupational therapy/counselling, are currently under strain, difficult to access, expensive and underfunded. Tech2Heal aims to attain an enhanced comprehension of the reasons behind both absenteeism and early retirement due to poor wellbeing . A combination of qualitative/quantitative methods, and ubiquitous technology to monitor work-life will be used. Pilots will be implemented to validate solutions. Its ultimate goals are to help employees/self-employees to gain awareness to live healthier for longer; and propose suitable changes to work/health policies. Its multidisciplinary team of technicians/clinicians provides diverse range of expertise to explore these challenges. Our regions common problems will facilitate a shared development and implementation of solutions across the partner countries.","2024-10-01","2027-09-30","(VI-B_NPaA_1) Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities","RSO1.2. Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities","PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity","016 Government ICT solutions, e-services, applications","N",1278446.85,"ERDF",671410.24,65,"Led by RVB this WP1 will build stakeholder groups of differing occupations and to assess their views on: \n\n- Current occupational health supports for mental and physical well being,\n- Attitudes to worker self managing preventative health care\n- Attitudes to wearable technology for physical and mental health assessment, possible cultural issues\n- Causes of absenteeism, such as ill-health etc.\n- Causes of early retirement, health related\n- Industry paying for schemes to improve health outcomes and productivity\n\nOther objectives include: \n- Review of relevant projects national and at the EU projects  \n- Assess the working conditions of the chosen occupations \n- Review the occupational health structures of the partner nations – public and private\n- Assess how occupational health stakeholders would adopt preventative health wearable technologies\n\nTech2Heal aim to, with input of information as listed above, to develop roadmaps for 3 services to be implemented for improved workers health.\nLed by UOULO WP2 will develop Proof of Concept (PoC) pilots covering several occupational healthcare use cases in partner countries with varying stakeholder groups. Implementation, data collection and analysis are implemented with novel technologies like wearable sensors. \nLed by NSE the objective of WP3 is to quantify how the work carried out by the review of WP1, and pilot designs and implementations in WP2, has led to successful solutions, whereby end users supported by innovative wearable technology become more aware of their physical and mental health, and take steps to lead a healthier lifestyle. These solutions based on remote monitoring technology and evaluation platforms will also provide convenience and motivation to end users. This WP will focus on compiling all the findings of the pilots, the results of the data analyses, and quantifying the pilots' success. The key outcome will be to develop a holistic view of all the results and their impact on the health of workers, together with the potential improved productivity of public and private sector businesses. The significant results and conclusions and how they will improve work/health-related policies will be identified and published in a white paper as policy change recommendations.\n\n","Tromsø, Oulu, Storuman, Letterkenny","NO, FI, SE, IE",{"$nulls":5},5]
["NPA0700178","Attract skills and talent through Regional Innovation Capacity insights","Vibrant regional innovation ecosystems as an attractor for talent and skills is our common need. In addition to contributing to the competitiveness of our regions, innovation ecosystems create a trickle-down effect benefiting all. Measuring the ability of innovation ecosystems is necessary because it provides useful quantifiable data to understand its current state and identify areas for enhancement. The main target group is policymakers, however, such measurements can inform other public and private bodies to multiply their efforts for the common good.\n\nDeveloped by Region Västerbotten, METRIC is a measurement tool we will develop further. With the involvement of key stakeholders, indicators for fast demonstrations are selected based on regional relevance and data availability. A systematic process to adapt and transfer METRIC will be part of the action plan for full-scale measurement and communication. Throughout the project, capacity to evaluate innovation ecosystems is built.","2024-10-01","2026-03-31","(VI-B_NPaA_ISO1) Strengthening the organisational capacity among NPA communities to make use of cooperation opportunities","ISO6.4. Enhance institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement macro-regional strategies and sea-basin strategies, as well as other territorial strategies (all strands)","PO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance","173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional context","N",199978,"ERDF",129985.7,65,"WP1 aims to create a baseline understanding of regional capacity and skill needs to achieve regionally-relevant green and just transition. This is done by conducting a comprehensive regional innovation ecosystem analysis with key actors and resources to understand each regional context, stakeholder landscape, and development lifecycles (D.1.1.1). Regional needs and objectives related to attracting and retaining talent and skills are jointly identified (D.1.3.1) as well as the green and just transition needs and activities of public actors (D.1.2.1). Relevant and accurate data sources are identified (D.1.4.1) and a limited number of the most relevant out of the 11 innovation dimension's 66 indicators are chosen (D.1.5.1) for the fast demonstration in WP2. Results from the fast demonstration are looped back into WP1 to jointly developed solutions, a key milestone. WP2 supports these activities by facilitating capacity building and learning through workshops and sessions.\nWP2 aims to facilitate the capacity building and joint learning how to develop systematic and agile evaluation processes as a way for organizations to cooperate. Through joint dialogues online and in person, partners and stakeholders involved in evaluating innovation ability gather to share good practices (D.2.1.1, D.2.1.2) to be integrated into the jointly developed solutions. \n\nDeeper knowledge is extracted in co-creative sessions related to developing evaluation methods and tools. The capacity that is built is used in WP3 to transfer and adapt jointly developed solutions to each region’s specifications and ensure its long-term impactful uptake. (D.2.2.1)\n\nThe key milestone is the fast demonstrations of each region’s chosen METRIC indicators, selected for prioritized relevance based on regional skill and talent needs and green and just transition alignment. The result report (D.2.3.1) is used in WP3 for transferability and adaptability into jointly developed strategies/action plans. \nBased on WP2 fast demonstration results and input from WP1 regional contextual understanding (needed skills and green and just transition activities), WP3 leads the transferability and adaptability of the evaluation method/tool action plans to be scaled up. This ASTRIC milestone is the joint creation of the action plans in the form of a conceptual framework and steps to follow to adapt the other METRIC indicators for regionally specific use, integration, and further development. (D.3.2.1) \n\nCreating long-term impact (D.3.1.1) from the jointly developed solutions for more effective strategy and policy making is the goal for uptake. There are also consortia-wide joint collaboration action plans (D.3.3.2). Simultaneously, outreach efforts are strengthened and project results are disseminated, exploring interest in further development and uptake. (D.3.3.1)","Silgo, Roscommon, Kuopio, Umeå","IE, FI, SE",{"$nulls":5},4]
["NPA0700172","Sewage management in cold and sparsely populated regions: solutions for the Arctic in view of a changing climate and emerging contaminants","Variable wastewater (WW) management approaches are used in Arctic countries. They differ by the type of systems used and the level of environmental and health protection they provide. Several factors, such as regional climate and geology or the history and culture of a region, can affect the suitability of management solutions. The project aims to compile and create information on the type, efficiency, and properties of treatment options in cold and sparsely populated regions. The project also fills the information gap on the occurrence of WW-related emerging contaminants in receiving waters near Arctic settlements. The goal is to promote the exchange of knowledge and practical experiences on WW management solutions providing regional and local stakeholders with the information needed to assess and change practices if needed. The project aims for enhanced WW management in changing climate and variable geographic conditions for the resilience and health of communities.","2024-10-01","2027-09-30","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","061 Risk prevention and management of non-climate related natural risks (for example earthquakes) and risks linked to human activities (for example technological accidents), including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches","N",1455231.05,"Other, ERDF",543195.53,65,"There is a lack of information on the functioning and efficiency of wastewater treatment (WW) solutions suitable for sparsely populated areas, capable of being implemented and withstanding harsh cold climate conditions. Even for commonly used systems in parts of the Arctic (e.g., septic tanks), data are scarce regarding their environmental load in terms of nutrients but especially for micropollutants (pharmaceuticals, PFAS etc.). The objective is to compile existing data and to create additional data on the type, efficiency, and properties of WW treatment options including nature-based solutions (NBS). The goal is to elucidate the efficiency of solutions for the removal of micropollutants and provide information about the environmental load for WP2. A common monitoring plan among partners and sites will be implemented throughout the project. Inflow (when possible) and outflow samples of treatment will be analysed for organics, nitrogen, phosphorous, solids, and micropollutants.\nCurrently, the role of wastewater management solutions as sources of emerging micropollutants (e.g. pharmaceuticals, PFAS) to aquatic ecosystems in the Arctic region is unclear as this has hardly been explored. WP2 aims to produce data on the occurrence of wastewater-related emerging contaminants in different wastewater recipients (the sea, lakes, streams) near settlements affected by wastewater discharge from different treatment solutions. Sites will be selected based on the short-listed solutions monitored in WP1. The goal is to investigate how changes to the current WW treatment solution can affect the WW-derived environmental load and if these changes would be likely to have a measurable impact on the recipient water bodies given other possible sources. An additional objective of WP2 is to produce data on the emissions of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) linked to WW discharge and if evidence of the studied ARGs can be found in the receiving aquatic environment. \nThe aim of WP 3 is to meet the critical need for information on which wastewater treatment solutions are appropriate and efficient in sparsely populated areas in consideration of the environmental loads and impacts, local infrastructural and climatic conditions, user-friendliness, social acceptance and level of expertise needed for implementation and maintenance. WP3 aims to fill the information requirements by compiling technical documentation (including user experience) on the different wastewater treatment solutions applied in the Arctic region, and by disseminating this information in a catalogue   in an easily comprehensible manner. This will include the conclusions drawn from the data on efficiency and environmental loads gathered in WPs 1 and 2. User experience will be compiled throughout the project during two of three planned workshops involving practitioners and authorities as core dialogue events.","Luleå, Reykjavík, Sisimiut, Oulu","SE, IS, GL, FI",{"$nulls":5},5]
["NPA0700171","Bauhaus Goes North","The Bauhaus Goes North (BGN) project aims to review the state of the art in respect to participatory, sustainable, and inclusive co-design for the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy in the NPA Region. Under the New European Bauhaus (NEB) it removes barriers to accelerate replication of best practice across the NPA Region. BGN will be delivered via a Living Lab initiative to co-create a Co-Design Playbook; a Replicability Index tool and Annual Best Practice Call to accelerate take-up of replicable solutions. Contributing to the NEB movement, it proposes and advances participatory, sustainable and inclusive co-design best practices. Four jointly-develped demonstrator projects - a district plan, a campus and a historic building, a sustainable island development - will illustrate and anchor diverse settings and contexts. The Partners and Associates are strategic agencies in 7 regions representing Local Authorities, Academic and Environmental Groups and Social NGO's.","2024-09-01","2027-08-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.6. Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","075 Support to environmentally-friendly production processes and resource efficiency in SMEs","N",1632526.95,"ERDF",754841.42,65,"WP1 will be led by UCC’s Community Engagement Office. It will apply Living Lab methods as the principle mechanism for co-designing, developing, and co-creating a baseline of NEB principles, tools and measures in response to the core challenges. WP1 will include an initial Scoping and Identification of the experience of the NEB in the NPA region. Applying living lab methods, it will bring together international best practice, thought leadership and transdisciplinary expertise from across the Quadruple Helix of societal actors in the partners regions to identify cutting-edge best practice and formative principles. It will co-create a 'Co-Design Playbook' that can inform replicability, considering local contexts, competencies, capacity building and policy for supporting the transition to circular and resource efficient economies. An Annual Best Practice Call + Camp (GBCI) will support mutual learning and accelerate replicable best practices at local, national, Nordic, and EU levels.. \nThe objective of WP2 will be the Identification and bench-marking of current Best Practices and Projects that exemplify NEB principles in the NPA region through a competition composed of a yearly call over three years and judged by an Expert Panel selected from all the Partner countries. The WP will be led by the Green Building Council Iceland, which already has an extensive network and media presence. Local Partners will nominate Experts to the Panel. The yearly call will be widely circulated using all Partners networks. Each Call is expected to produce a short list of around 10 Best Practices each year, from which three winners will be selected. The winners will be publicly declared 'Best Practices' for that year, and details of their projects and contact information provided will be highlighted on the Project Website for the duration of the Project and 5 years afterwards. The Competition will provide an opportunity to review the state of the art as well as networking opportunities.\n4 Demonstrator projects will be implemented that demonstrate the application of NEB principles and approaches - especially focusing on 'circularity' principles (circular economy and resource efficiency). Demonstrators  will include both urban and rural based projects, planning and development including Urban Campus regeneration and Rural sustainable models of construction. Specifically, they include;\n\n(1) Sustainable renovation of a mid-Modern building on UCC Campus (Cork, Ireland) and a parallel timber frame campus Demonstrator in Torshaven, and support from Landsverk (Faroes).\n\n(2) Renovation, reuse and repurposing of a dairy farm in Temmes, Tyrnava, (Finland) & CECAS Myross Wood House (Cork, Ireland) \n\n(3) Development of a sustainable Masterplan of a new district in the City of Bodo (Norway)  and BLOXhub (Copenhagen, Denmark)\n\n(4) Sustainable solutions in the island Holmön (Sweden), and model for sustainable development in Cape Clear Island by Cork County Council  (Ireland)","Cork, Reykjavík, Umeå, Bodø, Narvik, Oulu","IE, IS, SE, NO, FI",{"$nulls":5},7]
["NPA0200072","Adapted and Resilient OATS for northern periphery areas","lceland and the Northern parts of Scandinavia are scarcely populated and there are large distances between communities. Especially in the rural areas the economy is relying on few options that also include controversial industries such as mining industry. The development of new business opportunities is difficult due to remoteness and very limited number of research and development persons. Climate change will prolong the growing season in these regions and increase the potential of agriculture. Local farms could have an increasingly important role as employers and tax payers and the entire food chain can have significant employment increasing effects. Oat as an already important export crop and as a plant that thrives in cool climate would be logical choice to start increasing cereal production. Healthiness of oats and new oat products create demand for oat production and in the long run the conditions to cultivate good quality oats in the South may weaken. Thus we want to increase oat cultivation in Northern Scandinavia and in Iceland to create conditions for local growth in farming and cereal industry. However, the challenge is that extreme weathers, diseases and pests are also increasing and the different soils and longer day length also require adapted cultivars. Within the main project that will be planned in the proposed preliminary project we shall broaden the genetic basis of Nordic oat breeding and find genes that are required to introduce adapted oat material to the farmers within the northern periphery areas. The potential agricultural area is vast but the current market for cultivars is too small for a single plant breeding company to develop cultivars and the development requires a multidisciplinary approach. Therefore, all three plant breeding companies working in the area and the relevant agricultural universities are teaming up together for the first time ever to answer the oat challenges by using novel prebreeding materials and top edge technology.","2022-12-01","2023-05-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","058 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods and landslides (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)","N",48607.04,"ERDF",18167.7,65,"The aim of this preparatory project is to develop a high quality Main project applications.","Borgarbyggð, Jyväskylä","IS, FI",{"$nulls":5},2]
["NPA0300093","Digital Action on Climate Change with Heritage Environments","Digital Action on Climate Change with Heritage Environments (DACCHE) facilitates the use of local knowledge and equips communities to preserve cultural landscapes, with digital solutions and methods for communication of climate stories, instilling advocacy in the face of a rapidly changing environment. \nCultural landscapes are home to communities and their heritage. Landscapes, archaeological sites, artefacts, and intangible practice threaten human legacy through temperature variance, and extreme weather conditions. \n\nDACCHE investigates how organisations can leverage emergent technologies to build local capacity for climate change adaptation, risk prevention and disaster resilience. By leveraging community knowledge and approaching new challenges from the perspective of “learning through heritage” we motivate and enable tourists, youth, local people and authorities to inspire behavioural changes for societal and environmental benefits, progressing to global net zero.","2023-07-01","2026-06-30","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)","N",1115155.31,"Other, ERDF",584285.78,65,"Community capacity building and raise visitor awareness of climate change impacts by citizen science engagement monitoring local cultural landscapes through digital solutions and mobile technologies to respond resiliently at a local level.\nMotivate behavioural change of people, institutions and corporations  to accelerate transition to Net O  through transmedia storytelling using emergent immersive and mobile technologies with heritage as catalyst for action and advocacy.\nFaciliate mitigation of climate change impacts through local engagement approaches by communication. Management systems based on balanced dialogue to takes steps for carbon neutrality while providing new use of cultural landscapes. ","Verdal , Røstad , Östersund,  Letterkenny, Tórshavn, Reykjavík, Egilsstadir","NO, SE, IE, FO, IS",{"$nulls":5},8]
["NPA0200065","Societal Growth in Renewable Energy and Storage Innovation","Countries across the NPA share climate change challenges and the need for citizens to understand and contribute to energy efficient practices while being situated in sparsely populated areas with high energy needs, cold climates, defective housing insulation, fossil fuel dependency and energy insecurity exasperated by the Ukraine war, causing distress to citizens reliant on oil or gas. This preparatory project aims to identify countries, regions and key desicisionmakers for cooperation, commit these, and jointly develop an NPA project with the objective to identify, develop and deploy solutions supporting adoption of renewable energy systems and sustainable energy use. Focus will be on key decision makers like Research Centres, Regional Authorities, SMEs etc providing a collaborative setting for developing solutions inspiring experiential and sustainable energy related learnings. Resistance to change will be explored and findings used to build pilots and exhibition models addressing these thus promoting behavioral change. The main outputs will be information from interviews, surveys and mapping across a wide range of organizations and end users utilizing their knowledge and expertise with renewable energy systems and sustainable energy practices. Regional authorities, sectional agencies, higher education, research & training centers, schools and citizens may benefit from the project results. The energy issue is complex which require transnational co-creation, partners with differing skills and experiences to achieve the main project goals. The partners have extensive contacts and substantial experience in EU projects. New/original in the project is the merging of resources and co-creation of public/private actors within the NPA area to overcome barriers and create new solutions promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy systems among end-users.","2022-12-01","2023-05-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","046 Support to entities that provide services contributing to the low carbon economy and to resilience to climate change, including awareness-raising measures","N",49999.92,"ERDF",32499.94,65,"The aim of this preparatory project is to develop a high quality Main project applications.","Oulu, Letterkenny, Sundsvall","FI, IE, SE",{"$nulls":5},3]
["NPA0200056","Mapping and valuing blue carbon for utilization in marine spatial planning","Blue carbon, the carbon captured and stored in natural marine and coastal habitats, represents a critical ecosystem service that can mitigate against climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions from human activity. Marine sediments represent a significant global carbon reserve and are key in helping to regulate climate. Yet while the importance of coastal and shallow blue carbon habitats (e.g. seagrass beds and saltmarshes) is recognised, with many such areas being afforded protection, it is estimated that only 2% of subtidal sediments that store carbon are protected against activities that could disturb the seafloor and result in the loss of blue carbon. BC4MSP aims to address this issue, taking a transnational approach across countries in the NPA, countries which are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Specifically BC4MSP aims to improve understanding of the extent of blue carbon across the North Atlantic and identify where blue carbon is most likely to be stored in deep sea areas. This will be achieved by taking a new approach in identifying biological and physical features likely to be indicators of blue carbon sinks in deep-sea habitats. BC4MSP then aims to develop innovative Marine Spatial Planning solutions that can incorporate new information about deep-sea blue carbon to best protect it, while considering the conflicting needs of marine stakeholders in this region. Using a stakeholder driven approach BC4MSP will improve understanding of how different marine stakeholders interact with blue carbon, create a wider understanding of the importance of blue carbon and balance the needs of multiple users of our marine spaces while protecting blue carbon. The outcomes of the project will help to best protect blue carbon in the deep North Atlantic, mitigate against climate change and support the sustainable use of seas in the NPA so that they continue to provide important economic, societal and cultural value.","2022-12-01","2023-11-30","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)","N",37312.38,"Other, ERDF",12099.75,65,"The aim of this preparatory project is to develop a high quality Main project applications.","Nuuk, Galway","GL, IE",{"$nulls":5},2]
["NPA0200077","Utilising the SEA to mitigate climate change and Strengthening Coastal Communities","This project seeks to address strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities, by promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy. \nThe expected outcomes of this prep project is to assess the feasibility of the potential for workplans and project ideas and recommendations for such and to conduct stakeholder mapping to identify project partners and their expertise areas. \nWe envisage that the potential benefit and outcomes of the main project, if undertaken, could measurably improve the resilience, survivability, and sustainability of coastal communities and reduce risks and vulnerabilities as they face increasingly impactful effects of climate change such as retraining local communities in skills relevant to climate change initiatives. The focus will also be on marine SMES to rethink business models, embed zero waste principles in their operations and get more value from their resources. \nThe project will evaluate methods to expand the sector, improving existing job opportunities and encourage diversification of existing marine users into the sector.\nThe project is taking an innovative approach where the community, environmental and enterprise sustainability is equally considered. The coupling of coastal community-based initiatives such as involving and informing on how best to utilise their marine economy, retraining and reskilling, coupled with the economic opportunities for marine SME’s to add value to their existing business by reducing waste, improving their business, generating further employment and adding economic benefit to the region whilst implementing more sustainable and circular practices leads to an impactful project. These ambitions have the potential to offer a major demonstration model on how regions can play a vital and fundamental role in addressing the biggest challenge of our times.","2022-12-01","2023-05-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.6. Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","075 Support to environmentally-friendly production processes and resource efficiency in SMEs","N",0,null,0,0,"The aim of this preparatory project is to develop a high quality Main project applications.","Carna","IE",{"$nulls":5},1]
["NPA0400111","CircUpscale","Digipolis in Kemi, Finland and Kunnskapsparken Helgeland (KPH) in Mo i Rana in Norway propose a NPA Preparatory project “CircUpscale” to gather a Project Consortium and to prepare for a full scale NPA project on promoting industrial circular economy in the NPA area. CircUpscale has a specific focus on finding and developing transnational methods, tools, and practices to upscale circular economy initiatives and pilots. CircUpscale preparatory project would result in a high quality Main project in order to fully utilize the potential of the target groups of the project such as the SMEs, local/regional/national public authorities, R&D actors, and business support organisations. CircUpscale would have a positive impact on transforming production processes in the NPA region towards more circular solutions. \nThe CircUpscale approach invites NPA actors of circular economy to benchmark and jointly develop industrial circular economy and to cross-fertilize innovative ideas across the NPA area. CircUpscale is a new and original attempt to provide a knowledge exchange platform on industrial circular economy in an NPA context - with focus on upscaling the initiatives. The project would take into account many of the territorial challenges of the NPA area, such as lack of critical mass of potential customers, long distances, and need to find solutions that specifically could be implemented in the sensitive nature environments in the north.\nIndustrial circular economy development includes internationally several non-metropolitan success stories e.g. in Kalundborg Symbiosis in Denmark and Iceland Ocean Cluster in Reykjavik. Digipolis and KPH have previous experience on regional, national, and international cooperation and building up networks in the field of industrial circular economy which provides a solid starting point for acting as a core group for the NPA preparatory phase.","2023-06-01","2024-05-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.6. Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","072 Use of recycled materials as raw materials compliant with the efficiency criteria","N",100000,"Other, ERDF",39000,65,"The aim of this preparatory project is to develop a high quality Main project applications.","Mo i Rana, Kemi","NO, FI",{"$nulls":5},2]
["NPA0100039","Low Carbon Concrete for Arctic Climate with Excellent Sustainability and Durability","Cement and concrete have a significant share in the building industry and so in the generation of CO2 connected to their obtaining input materials, production and transportation. Therefore, the common aim of the cement and concrete industry is to implement solutions which will lead to a lower carbon footprint, uptake of a circular economy and ensure that their products have sufficient durability. Project Ar2CorD will focus on the optimisation of low carbon concrete (LCC) with the use of established and non-established (future) locally available supplementary cementitious materials (SCM), with substitution of minimally 30% of portland cement. There will be two main aims; the first will be an assessment of the durability of LLC (mainly freeze-thaw durability) by accelerated tests (established, modified or newly designed). The development and documentation of freeze-thaw method can serve as a foundation for the national annexe to NS-EN \n\n206. The second aim is to establish a long-term durability test site in Narvik harbour to enforce data gained from accelerated testing. The solutions to the issues created by the freeze-thaw cycle encountered in Arctic conditions will be addressed to achieve a suitable evaluation system for LCC. The frost resistance issue is likely the biggest challenge/obstacle in reducing the carbon footprint of concrete. Collaboration between experts from Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland is beneficial because of the combination of their expertise and dedication to sustainable concrete technology in Arctic conditions. The Ar2CorD project will be submitted for topic “\n\n2.3 Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy”.","2023-01-01","2025-12-31","(VI-B_NPaA_2) Strengthening the capacity for climate change adaptation, and resource sufficiency in NPA communities","RSO2.6. Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy","PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility","075 Support to environmentally-friendly production processes and resource efficiency in SMEs","N",1357160.45,"Other, ERDF",307116.37,65,"WP1 aims to develop a low carbon concrete mix, incorporating local industrial side-streams as binder material (at least 30%) and aggregate (at least 50%), mainly focusing on their performance and durability enhancement in Arctic weather conditions. \nAnalysis of existing testing methods for the durability of LCC.\nState-of-the-art analysis\nModifications of chosen methods\nExperimental verification of the modified methods\nLong-term durability testing\n\nAnalyzing the life cycle of the newly developed LCC compared to the concrete currently in use. \nEnd-of-life criteria of these materials, considering the service life and know how it affects the total life cycle cost and environmental impact. ","Reykjavík , Östersund, Kjøpsvik, Reykjavik, Oulu, Lulea, Narvik","IS, SE, NO, FI",{"$nulls":5},7]

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["2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B Northern Periphery and Arctic"]
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["Last updated: 2025-09-24"]
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["Operation ID","Operation name","Partner name","Has the lead of the operation (Y/N)","Partner type","Type of organisation","PIC (Participant Identification Code)","Partner's IDs if not PIC","Town (main address)","Country (main address)","Town (department)","Country (department)","Contractors' name","Contractor’s VAT registration or tax identification number","Sub-Contractors' name","Sub-Contractors' VAT"]
["NPA0200066","Utilization of by-products of cheese-making and productization of whey in Northern area","Irish Rural Link Cooperative Society","N","partner","Other",null,"N.a.","Co. Westmeath","Ireland"]
["NPA0200066","Utilization of by-products of cheese-making and productization of whey in Northern area","Oulu University of Applied Sciences; Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"2509747-8","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0200066","Utilization of by-products of cheese-making and productization of whey in Northern area","Teagasc; Teagasc – the Agriculture and Food Development Authority","N","partner","National public authority",null,"IE0650202O ","Fermoy","Ireland"]
["NPA0800242","Advanced Makerspaces for PiLot production by micro-Enterprises","Centria University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"1097805-3","Kokkola","Finland"]
["NPA0800242","Advanced Makerspaces for PiLot production by micro-Enterprises","University of Galway","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE0022578J","Galway","Ireland","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0800242","Advanced Makerspaces for PiLot production by micro-Enterprises","MANORHAMILTON INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT CLG T/A FUTURE CAST","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"IE3334774EH","Manorhamilton","Ireland","Sligo","Ireland"]
["NPA0800242","Advanced Makerspaces for PiLot production by micro-Enterprises","Oulu University of Applied Sciences; Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI25097478","OULU","Finland","OULU","Finland"]
["NPA0800242","Advanced Makerspaces for PiLot production by micro-Enterprises","University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"19133","Reykjavik","Iceland","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0300096","Empowering NPA Communities by Implementing STEM Ecosystems as a Tool for Navigating Change.","University of Galway","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","892274774","0022578J","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0300096","Empowering NPA Communities by Implementing STEM Ecosystems as a Tool for Navigating Change.","LUMA Centre Finland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","884788508","FI03134717","Rovaniemi","Finland","Helsinki","Finland"]
["NPA0300096","Empowering NPA Communities by Implementing STEM Ecosystems as a Tool for Navigating Change.","Husavik Academic Center","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"103750","Húsavík","Iceland","Húsavík","Iceland"]
["NPA0200072","Adapted and Resilient OATS for northern periphery areas","Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)","Y","lead","National public authority",null,"FI02446292","Jyväskylä","Finland"]
["NPA0200072","Adapted and Resilient OATS for northern periphery areas","Agricultural University of Iceland","N","partner","National public authority",null,"Kt. 411204-3590","Borgarbyggð","Iceland"]
["NPA0700178","Attract skills and talent through Regional Innovation Capacity insights","Savonia University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","934620221","FI26294633","Kuopio","Finland","Kuopio","Finland"]
["NPA0700178","Attract skills and talent through Regional Innovation Capacity insights","Sligo Leitrim ITS Regional Development Projects DAC, operating as AIM Centre","N","partner","Infrastructure and (public) service provider","887857685","IE3926731JH","Silgo","Ireland"]
["NPA0700178","Attract skills and talent through Regional Innovation Capacity insights","Regional Council of Västerbotten; Regionförbundet Västerbottens län","Y","lead","Regional public authority","996375659","SE 232100022201","Umeå","Sweden","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0700178","Attract skills and talent through Regional Innovation Capacity insights","Western Development Commission","N","partner","Regional public authority","953493414","IE9588395N","Roscommon","Ireland"]
["NPA0100039","Low Carbon Concrete for Arctic Climate with Excellent Sustainability and Durability","University of Oulu; University of Oulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999844670","FI02458955/003702458955","Oulu","Finland","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0100039","Low Carbon Concrete for Arctic Climate with Excellent Sustainability and Durability","Reykjavik University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999897923","510105-4190","Reykjavik","Iceland","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0100039","Low Carbon Concrete for Arctic Climate with Excellent Sustainability and Durability","NORCEM AS; Norcem AS","N","partner","Enterprise, except SME","953928459","934949145","Oslo","Norway","Kjøpsvik","Norway"]
["NPA0100039","Low Carbon Concrete for Arctic Climate with Excellent Sustainability and Durability","Concrete Industry","N","partner","SME","885845032","SE556188389201","Stockholm","Sweden","Östersund","Sweden"]
["NPA0100039","Low Carbon Concrete for Arctic Climate with Excellent Sustainability and Durability","BM Vallá ehf.","N","partner","SME","885825826","103750","Reykjavík ","Iceland","Reykjavík ","Iceland"]
["NPA0100039","Low Carbon Concrete for Arctic Climate with Excellent Sustainability and Durability","UiT The Arctic University of Norway","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","999874643","970422528","Tromsø ","Norway","Narvik","Norway"]
["NPA0100039","Low Carbon Concrete for Arctic Climate with Excellent Sustainability and Durability","Lulea University of Technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999876874","SE202100284101/202100-2841","Lulea","Sweden","Lulea","Sweden"]
["NPA0700189","Supply Chain Integration for Interoperability & Enhanced Resilience of SMEs in remote regions","University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999884246","19133","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0700189","Supply Chain Integration for Interoperability & Enhanced Resilience of SMEs in remote regions","Sligo County Council","N","partner","Local public authority","896758211","IE9586690F","Sligo","Ireland"]
["NPA0700189","Supply Chain Integration for Interoperability & Enhanced Resilience of SMEs in remote regions","Good4u","N","partner","SME",null,"IE2976331PH","Sligo","Ireland"]
["NPA0700189","Supply Chain Integration for Interoperability & Enhanced Resilience of SMEs in remote regions","Luleå tekniska universitet, Hälsovetenskap; Luleå University of Technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999876874","SE202100284101","Luleå","Sweden"]
["NPA0700189","Supply Chain Integration for Interoperability & Enhanced Resilience of SMEs in remote regions","Seamless Aluminium Ltd","N","partner","SME","880329321","IE4591403J","Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal","Ireland"]
["NPA0700189","Supply Chain Integration for Interoperability & Enhanced Resilience of SMEs in remote regions","Sligo Leitrim ITS Regional Development Projects DAC, operating as the AIM Centre","Y","lead","Infrastructure and (public) service provider","885903620","3728113CH","Sligo","Ireland"]
["NPA0700189","Supply Chain Integration for Interoperability & Enhanced Resilience of SMEs in remote regions","Centria University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","997172708","FI10978053","Kokkola","Finland"]
["NPA0700189","Supply Chain Integration for Interoperability & Enhanced Resilience of SMEs in remote regions","North Karelia Chamber of Commerce","N","partner","Business support organisation","887952648","FI02790333","JOENSUU","Finland"]
["NPA0700172","Sewage management in cold and sparsely populated regions: solutions for the Arctic in view of a changing climate and emerging contaminants","Technical University of Denmark","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999990655","30 06 09 46","Sisimiut","Greenland"]
["NPA0700172","Sewage management in cold and sparsely populated regions: solutions for the Arctic in view of a changing climate and emerging contaminants","Luleå tekniska universitet, Hälsovetenskap; Luleå University of Technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999876874","SE202100284101","Luleå","Sweden"]
["NPA0700172","Sewage management in cold and sparsely populated regions: solutions for the Arctic in view of a changing climate and emerging contaminants","University of Oulu; University of Oulu","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","999844670","0245895-5","Oulu","Finland","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0700172","Sewage management in cold and sparsely populated regions: solutions for the Arctic in view of a changing climate and emerging contaminants","Lumire","N","partner","Infrastructure and (public) service provider","891878723","SE 5560190331","Luleå","Sweden"]
["NPA0700172","Sewage management in cold and sparsely populated regions: solutions for the Arctic in view of a changing climate and emerging contaminants","EFLA","N","partner","Enterprise, except SME","971026455","621079-0189","Reykjavík","Iceland","Reykjavík","Iceland"]
["NPA0800227","Valorization of Industrial Waste Streams for Battery Grade Silicon.","University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"19133","Reykjavik","Iceland","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0800227","Valorization of Industrial Waste Streams for Battery Grade Silicon.","MACON Ltd","N","partner","SME",null,"FI26627872","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0800227","Valorization of Industrial Waste Streams for Battery Grade Silicon.","Luleå tekniska universitet, Hälsovetenskap; Luleå University of Technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100284101","Luleå","Sweden","Luleå","Sweden"]
["NPA0800227","Valorization of Industrial Waste Streams for Battery Grade Silicon.","University of Limerick","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE6609370G","Limerick","Ireland","Limerick","Ireland"]
["NPA0800227","Valorization of Industrial Waste Streams for Battery Grade Silicon.","University of Eastern Finland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI22857339","Kuopio","Finland","Kuopio","Finland"]
["NPA0800227","Valorization of Industrial Waste Streams for Battery Grade Silicon.","Centria University of Applied Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"1097805-3","KOKKOLA","Finland"]
["NPA0200056","Mapping and valuing blue carbon for utilization in marine spatial planning","Marine Institute","Y","lead","National public authority",null,"IE6600338L","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0200056","Mapping and valuing blue carbon for utilization in marine spatial planning","Greenland Institute of Natural Resources","N","partner","National public authority",null,"40507515","Nuuk","Greenland","Nuuk","Greenland"]
["NPA0700171","Bauhaus Goes North","University College Cork","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","999975717","IE 0006286E ","Cork","Ireland","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0700171","Bauhaus Goes North","Cork County Council","N","partner","Local public authority","971322402","0007458M","Cork","Ireland","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0700171","Bauhaus Goes North","Green Building Council Iceland","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs","889323743","460510-1550","Reykjavík","Iceland"]
["NPA0700171","Bauhaus Goes North","Umea University; University of Umeå","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100287401","Umeå","Sweden","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0700171","Bauhaus Goes North","City of Bodø","N","partner","Local public authority","905220976","972 418 013","Bodø","Norway"]
["NPA0700171","Bauhaus Goes North","UiT The Arctic University of Norway","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999874643","970422528","Narvik","Norway"]
["NPA0700171","Bauhaus Goes North","Oulu University of Applied Sciences; Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"N/A2509747-8","Oulu","Finland","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0200078","(BGN) Bauhaus Goes North -Bauhaus Housing Principles for the Norther Periphery and Arctic Region","Oulu University of Applied Sciences; Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"25097478","OULU","Finland"]
["NPA0200078","(BGN) Bauhaus Goes North -Bauhaus Housing Principles for the Norther Periphery and Arctic Region","Oulu University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"25097478","OULU","Finland"]
["NPA0200078","(BGN) Bauhaus Goes North -Bauhaus Housing Principles for the Norther Periphery and Arctic Region","University Collge Cork","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null," IE 0006286E","Cork","Ireland","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0800237","From waste to worth: Building a value chain for underutilized natural fibres as feedstock in 3D printing","Luleå tekniska universitet, Hälsovetenskap; Luleå University of Technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100284101","Luleå","Sweden","Luleå","Sweden"]
["NPA0800237","From waste to worth: Building a value chain for underutilized natural fibres as feedstock in 3D printing","Munster Technological University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE 3714786EH","Tralee, Co Kerry","Ireland"]
["NPA0800237","From waste to worth: Building a value chain for underutilized natural fibres as feedstock in 3D printing","Innomost Ltd.","N","partner","SME",null,"FI27937805","Kokkola","Finland"]
["NPA0800237","From waste to worth: Building a value chain for underutilized natural fibres as feedstock in 3D printing","MANORHAMILTON INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT CLG T/A FUTURE CAST","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"IE 3702885NH","Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim","Ireland","Toberbride, Collooney","Ireland"]
["NPA0800237","From waste to worth: Building a value chain for underutilized natural fibres as feedstock in 3D printing","Umea University; University of Umeå","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100287401","Umeå","Sweden","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0800237","From waste to worth: Building a value chain for underutilized natural fibres as feedstock in 3D printing","Centria University of Applied Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI10978053","Kokkola","Finland","Kokkola","Finland"]
["NPA0600153","3D Printing with Bio-based Materials in a Circular Economy Context","Centria University of Applied Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI10978053","Kokkola","Finland"]
["NPA0600153","3D Printing with Bio-based Materials in a Circular Economy Context","Munster Technological University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE 3714786EH","Tralee","Ireland"]
["NPA0800212","Boosting Continuity and Digitalisation of Rural Region Businesses","East Iceland Regional Development Office","N","partner","Regional public authority",null,"640512-0160 ","Egilsstaðir ","Iceland"]
["NPA0800212","Boosting Continuity and Digitalisation of Rural Region Businesses","University of Oulu; University of Oulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI02458955 ","Oulu","Finland","Nivala","Finland"]
["NPA0800212","Boosting Continuity and Digitalisation of Rural Region Businesses","Business Joensuu Ltd","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"FI29212701","Joensuu","Finland"]
["NPA0800212","Boosting Continuity and Digitalisation of Rural Region Businesses","Lapland University of Applied Sciences Ltd","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI25287925","Rovaniemi","Finland","Tornio","Finland"]
["NPA0800212","Boosting Continuity and Digitalisation of Rural Region Businesses","Munster Technological University","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE714786EH","Cork","Ireland","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0800212","Boosting Continuity and Digitalisation of Rural Region Businesses","Westfjords Regional Development Office","N","partner","Regional public authority",null," ID: 580518-1170 ","Ísafjörður ","Iceland"]
["NPA0200063","Building Resilient And Innovative Networks among rural communities","Innovation and Management Centre CLG T/A WestBIC","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"4672192W","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0200063","Building Resilient And Innovative Networks among rural communities","Federation of Regional Authorities NW Iceland","N","partner","Regional public authority",null,"888801689  (PIC Number)"," Hvammstangi","Iceland"]
["NPA0200063","Building Resilient And Innovative Networks among rural communities","Karelia University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI24543771"," Joensuu","Finland","Joensuu","Finland"]
["NPA0200063","Building Resilient And Innovative Networks among rural communities","The Gaeltacht Authority; Údarás na Gaeltachta","Y","lead","Regional public authority",null,"O5399180O","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0200063","Building Resilient And Innovative Networks among rural communities","Mayo County Council","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"IE8F03186T","Castlebar ","Ireland"]
["NPA0200079","Biodiversity sustaining carbon management in degraded lands and cut-away peatlands in Northern periphery and Arctic regions","Agricultural University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"988542036","Borgarbyggð","Iceland","Reykjavík","Iceland"]
["NPA0200079","Biodiversity sustaining carbon management in degraded lands and cut-away peatlands in Northern periphery and Arctic regions","NTNU; Norwegian University of Science and Technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"999977851","Trondheim","Norway","Trondheim","Norway"]
["NPA0200079","Biodiversity sustaining carbon management in degraded lands and cut-away peatlands in Northern periphery and Arctic regions","University of Eastern Finland","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI22857339","Joensuu","Finland","Joensuu","Finland"]
["NPA0700186","Building Bridges of Shared Capacity between Scientists, Policymakers, and Communities","Icelandic Museum of Natural History","Y","lead","National public authority",null,"520707-0340","Reykjavík","Iceland"]
["NPA0700186","Building Bridges of Shared Capacity between Scientists, Policymakers, and Communities","University of Lapland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","998208474","0292800-5","Rovaniemi","Finland"]
["NPA0700186","Building Bridges of Shared Capacity between Scientists, Policymakers, and Communities","Arctic Frontiers","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs","885359838","924115920","Tromsø","Norway"]
["NPA0400110","Carbon Management for Building Resilience: Local Capacity Development for Sustainable Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, and Carbon Mitigation in Sparsely Populated Communities","SLU Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences","N","partner","National public authority",null,"SE202100281701","Uppsala","Sweden","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0400110","Carbon Management for Building Resilience: Local Capacity Development for Sustainable Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, and Carbon Mitigation in Sparsely Populated Communities","Oulu University of Applied Sciences; Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"2509747-8","Oulu","Finland","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0400110","Carbon Management for Building Resilience: Local Capacity Development for Sustainable Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, and Carbon Mitigation in Sparsely Populated Communities","Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI02446292","Joensuu","Finland"]
["NPA0600158","Cascading use of side streams to produce sustainable battery chemicals","University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"19133","Reykjavik","Iceland"," Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0600158","Cascading use of side streams to produce sustainable battery chemicals","University of Eastern Finland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI22857339","Kuopio","Finland","Kuopio","Finland"]
["NPA0600158","Cascading use of side streams to produce sustainable battery chemicals","Centria University of Applied Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI10978053","Kokkola","Finland"]
["NPA0200065","Societal Growth in Renewable Energy and Storage Innovation","Mid Sweden University","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100452401","Sundsvall","Sweden","Sundsvall","Sweden"]
["NPA0200065","Societal Growth in Renewable Energy and Storage Innovation","Oulu University of Applied Sciences; Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"25097478","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0200065","Societal Growth in Renewable Energy and Storage Innovation","Atlantic Technological University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE6539078V","Letterkenny","Ireland"]
["NPA0100004","Blue Circular Nets","National University of Ireland Galway","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999978045","IE0022578J","Galway","Ireland","-","Ireland"]
["NPA0100004","Blue Circular Nets","Western Development Commission","N","partner","Regional public authority","953493414","IE9588395N","Ballaghaderreen","Ireland","-","Ireland","Clean Technology Centre ","3714786EH"]
["NPA0100004","Blue Circular Nets","Marine Ecological Solutions","N","partner","SME","938975424","IS-80703","Reykjavik","Iceland",null,null,"KEF Parking , Kronan, Sjavargrillid restaurant , Brimrun , Mar Eco ","No VAT, 62065, 107681, 35966, No VAT, No VAT"]
["NPA0100004","Blue Circular Nets","Municipality of Sotenäs","N","partner","Local public authority","901013310","SE212000132201","Kungshamn","Sweden","Kungshamn","Sweden"]
["NPA0100004","Blue Circular Nets","Norwegian university of science and technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"NO 974767880","Trondheim","Norway","-","Norway"]
["NPA0100004","Blue Circular Nets","University of Oulu; University of Oulu","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI02458955 ","University of Oulu","Finland","University of Oulu","Finland","Pohjoisen panimo Maistila Oy, Juvenes Oy, Viikinkiravintola Harald Oy, Vihiluodon Kala Oy, Design Inspis Oy","2660368-6, 0155602-7, 2208168-1, 1438010-4, 2855786-3"]
["NPA0100004","Blue Circular Nets","NTNU; Norwegian University of Science and Technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"NO 974767880","Trondheim","Norway","-","Norway"]
["NPA0300090","COmmunity based virtual POWER plant","Donegal County Council","N","partner","Local public authority","950634630","8F28103W","Lifford","Ireland","Lifford","Ireland"]
["NPA0300090","COmmunity based virtual POWER plant","University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999884246","19133","Reykjavik","Iceland","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0300090","COmmunity based virtual POWER plant","Nolsoy Energy Ltd","N","partner","SME",null,"589659","Nólsoy","Faroe Islands","Nólsoy","Faroe Islands"]
["NPA0300090","COmmunity based virtual POWER plant","University of Oulu; University of Oulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999844670","FI02458955","Oulu","Finland","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0300090","COmmunity based virtual POWER plant","Centria University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","997172708","FI10978053","Kokkola","Finland","Kokkola","Finland"]
["NPA0300090","COmmunity based virtual POWER plant","European Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology","Y","lead","International organisation, EEIG","964478470","IE6544273A","Letterkenny","Ireland","Letterkenny","Ireland"]
["NPA0400111","CircUpscale","Kemin Digipolis Oy","Y","lead","Local public authority",null,"FI09354411","Kemi","Finland","Kemi","Finland"]
["NPA0400111","CircUpscale","Kunnskapsparken Helgeland AS","N","partner","Regional public authority",null,"NO984660189","Mo i Rana","Norway","Mo i Rana","Norway"]
["NPA0800223","Innovative tools for farmers to optimize the management of harvested grasslands","Svarmi","N","partner","SME",null,"114204","Kópavogur","Iceland"]
["NPA0800223","Innovative tools for farmers to optimize the management of harvested grasslands","Finnish Geospatial Research Institute in National Land Survey of Finland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI02459544","Helsinki","Finland","Espoo","Finland"]
["NPA0800223","Innovative tools for farmers to optimize the management of harvested grasslands","Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI02446292","Helsinki","Finland","Kuopio","Finland"]
["NPA0800223","Innovative tools for farmers to optimize the management of harvested grasslands","Rural Economy and Agricultural Society Norrbotten- Västerbotten","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"SE262000025301","Luleå","Sweden","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0800223","Innovative tools for farmers to optimize the management of harvested grasslands","SLU Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100281701","Umeå","Sweden","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0800223","Innovative tools for farmers to optimize the management of harvested grasslands","The Icelandic Agricultural Advisory Center","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"IS113074","Akureyri","Iceland","Akureyri","Iceland"]
["NPA0300093","Digital Action on Climate Change with Heritage Environments","Faroe Islands National Museum","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"629006","Hoyvik","Faroe Islands","Tórshavn","Faroe Islands"]
["NPA0300093","Digital Action on Climate Change with Heritage Environments","Gunnar Gunnarsson Institute","N","partner","Other","889736090","67073","Egilsstadir","Iceland"]
["NPA0300093","Digital Action on Climate Change with Heritage Environments","University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999884246","600169-2039","Reykjavík","Iceland","Reykjavík","Iceland"]
["NPA0300093","Digital Action on Climate Change with Heritage Environments","Jamtli Foundation; Jamtli museum","Y","lead","Other","951186172","893200030301","Östersund","Sweden",null,null,"Hyper Island ","SE556783310701"]
["NPA0300093","Digital Action on Climate Change with Heritage Environments","Donegal County Museum","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"IE 8F 28103W"," Letterkenny","Ireland",null,null,"John Cronin Associates","6394240B"]
["NPA0300093","Digital Action on Climate Change with Heritage Environments","Nordic Centre of Heritage Learning & Creativity svb","N","partner","SME","948952650","556173-6280","Östersund","Sweden"]
["NPA0300093","Digital Action on Climate Change with Heritage Environments","Nord University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","998222927","970940243"," Bodø","Norway","Røstad ","Norway"]
["NPA0300093","Digital Action on Climate Change with Heritage Environments","Tindved Kulturhage AS","N","partner","SME","897609386","887 921 512","Verdal ","Norway","Verdal ","Norway"]
["NPA0600155","Enhancing digital entrepreneurship and business transfer readiness in sparsely populated and peripherical regions","Munster Technological University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE714786EH | PIC 892106673","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0600155","Enhancing digital entrepreneurship and business transfer readiness in sparsely populated and peripherical regions","Business Joensuu Ltd","Y","lead","Regional public authority",null,"FI29212701 | PIC 902569287","Joensuu","Finland"]
["NPA0200077","Utilising the SEA to mitigate climate change and Strengthening Coastal Communities","Nua na Mara, officially MIDC PÁIRC NA MARA","Y","lead","Sectoral agency",null,"3732507WH","Carna","Ireland"]
["NPA0100045","Energy & Resource Recovery from Wastewater for Circular Economy","Arctic Experts","N","partner","SME","893532088","924961600","Bodø ","Norway"]
["NPA0100045","Energy & Resource Recovery from Wastewater for Circular Economy","UiT The Arctic University of Norway","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","999874643","970 422 528 ","Tromso","Norway","Narvik","Norway"]
["NPA0100045","Energy & Resource Recovery from Wastewater for Circular Economy","University of Ireland Galway","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999978045","IE0022578J","Galway","Ireland","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0100045","Energy & Resource Recovery from Wastewater for Circular Economy","The Environmental Agency","N","partner","National public authority","101022892","405388","Argir ","Faroe Islands"]
["NPA0800248","Empowering Communities through Forest Carbon Farming: Building Climate Resilience and Sustainable Resource Management","Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI02446292","Joensuu","Finland"]
["NPA0800248","Empowering Communities through Forest Carbon Farming: Building Climate Resilience and Sustainable Resource Management","Oulu University of Applied Sciences; Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"2509747-8","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0800248","Empowering Communities through Forest Carbon Farming: Building Climate Resilience and Sustainable Resource Management","GREEN SKIBBEREEN","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"667067","LEAP, Co CORK","Ireland"]
["NPA0800248","Empowering Communities through Forest Carbon Farming: Building Climate Resilience and Sustainable Resource Management","Agricultural University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"411204-3590","Hvanneyri","Iceland"]
["NPA0800203","Geographical Indication boosting Food, Non-food and Tourism sectors in Northern areas","Icelandic Lamb","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"103750","Reykjavik ","Iceland","NA","Iceland"]
["NPA0800203","Geographical Indication boosting Food, Non-food and Tourism sectors in Northern areas","Local Enterprise Office, Donegal County Council","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"IE8F28103W","Donegal","Ireland","NA","Ireland"]
["NPA0800203","Geographical Indication boosting Food, Non-food and Tourism sectors in Northern areas","Ministry of Agriculture, Self-Sufficiency, Energy and Environment","N","partner","National public authority",null,"5790001955564","Nuuk","Greenland"]
["NPA0800203","Geographical Indication boosting Food, Non-food and Tourism sectors in Northern areas","University of Helsinki Ruralia Institute","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI03134717 ","Mikkeli","Finland","NA","Finland"]
["NPA0600148","Geographical Indication boosting Food and Tourism sectors in Northern areas","Icelandic Lamb","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"103750","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0600148","Geographical Indication boosting Food and Tourism sectors in Northern areas","Local Enterprise Office, Donegal County Council","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"IE8F28103W | 000 000 000 (EN)","Donegal","Ireland"]
["NPA0600148","Geographical Indication boosting Food and Tourism sectors in Northern areas","University of Helsinki; University of Helsinki","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI 03134717 | 999 994 535 | 000 000 000 (EN)","Mikkeli","Finland"]
["NPA0100021","Green energy technologies for tourism growth.","Karelia University of Applied Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI24543771","Joensuu","Finland"]
["NPA0100021","Green energy technologies for tourism growth.","The Gaeltacht Authority; Údarás na Gaeltachta","N","partner","Regional public authority","905308179","O5399180O","Béal an Átha","Ireland","-","Ireland","Zenotec","3471462BH, 09724026SA"]
["NPA0100021","Green energy technologies for tourism growth.","Innovation and Management Centre WestBIC","N","partner","Business support organisation","924279051","4672192W","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0100021","Green energy technologies for tourism growth.","Federation of Regional Authorities NW Iceland","N","partner","Local public authority","888801689","N.a.","Hvammstangi","Iceland","-","Iceland"]
["NPA0100021","Green energy technologies for tourism growth.","Federation of Northern Lapland munincipalities (Sodankylä, Inari, Utsjoki); Pohjois-Lapin alueyhteistyön kuntayhtymä","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"1510651-0 ","Sodankylä ","Finland","Sodankylä","Finland","Arctic Stargazing Tours","FI33182541"]
["NPA0100021","Green energy technologies for tourism growth.","UiT The Arctic University of Norway","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999874643","940722528","Tromsø","Norway","Narvik","Norway"]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","Secure and Fix It Enterprises T/A NCE Insulation","N","partner","SME","906754740","636380T","CORK","Ireland","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","Cork County Council","N","partner","Local public authority","971322402","0007458M","Cork","Ireland","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","Nordland Research Institute","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","941316325","989 714 309 ","Bodø","Norway"]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","National Energy Authority","N","partner","National public authority","969550406","ID: 5002695379, VAT: 02135","Akureyri","Iceland","Akureyri","Iceland"]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","Umea University; University of Umeå","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100287401","Umeå","Sweden","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","Umeå (UME); Umeå kommun","N","partner","Local public authority","999651446","SE2120002627","UMEÅ","Sweden","UMEÅ","Sweden"]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORK","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999975717"," IE 0006286E ","Cork","Ireland","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","Umeå University; Umeå University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100287401","Umeå","Sweden","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","Environment Agency","N","partner","National public authority",null,"GLN/EAN nr. 5797100000737","Argir","Faroe Islands","Argir","Faroe Islands"]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","City of Bodø","N","partner","Regional public authority","905220976","972 418 013","Bodø","Norway","Bodø","Norway"]
["NPA0100025","Hybrid energy solutions for buildings, and infrastructure","Icelandic Environmental and Energy Agency","N","partner","National public authority","873734485","ID: 7009241650, VAT: 02135","Akureyri","Iceland","Akureyri","Iceland"]
["NPA0100032","Building public sector innovation capacity towards digital-driven NPA communities","European Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology","Y","lead","Interest groups including NGOs","964478470","6544273A","Letterkenny","Ireland",null,null,"McGonagle Bus & Coach Hire","-"]
["NPA0100032","Building public sector innovation capacity towards digital-driven NPA communities","University of Ireland Galway","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999978045","IE0022578J","Galway","Ireland","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0100032","Building public sector innovation capacity towards digital-driven NPA communities","Donegal County Council","N","partner","Local public authority","950634630","8F28103W","Lifford","Ireland","Lifford","Ireland"]
["NPA0100032","Building public sector innovation capacity towards digital-driven NPA communities","University of Helsinki; University of Helsinki","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999994535","FI03134717","Mikkeli","Finland","Mikkeli","Finland"]
["NPA0100032","Building public sector innovation capacity towards digital-driven NPA communities","Association of Municipalities of the South Iceland","N","partner","Local public authority","900246040","480775-0159","Selfoss","Iceland",null,null,"Origo","32790"]
["NPA0100032","Building public sector innovation capacity towards digital-driven NPA communities","Association of Local Authorities Västernorrland; Association of Local Authorities in Västernorrland County","N","partner","Local public authority","998097894","SE222000063801","Härnösand","Sweden",null,null,"Adda AB, Elite PlazaHotel Örnsköldsvik , First Hotell Statt, FirstHotellStatt via Blue Note","18750, 1592,6, 513,75, 1750"]
["NPA0800202","Innovation Through Gamification Solutions","Humak; HUMAK","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI14747631","Kuopio","Finland"]
["NPA0800202","Innovation Through Gamification Solutions","Government of Greenland","N","partner","National public authority",null,"PIC 876041436","Nuuk","Greenland"]
["NPA0800202","Innovation Through Gamification Solutions","Galway Film Resource Centre CLG t/a Ardán","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"000 000 000","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0800202","Innovation Through Gamification Solutions","Creative Crowd AB","N","partner","SME",null,"SE556958669501","Skellefteå","Sweden"]
["NPA0800202","Innovation Through Gamification Solutions","Regional Council of Västerbotten; Regionförbundet Västerbottens län","N","partner","Regional public authority",null,"SE232100022201","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0800202","Innovation Through Gamification Solutions","Savonia University of Applied Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI26294633","Kuopio","Finland"]
["NPA0800202","Innovation Through Gamification Solutions","University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IS019133","Reykjavík","Iceland"]
["NPA0300095","Business Models Empowering Rural Social Entrepreneurship – voicing the rural norm","The Gaeltacht Authority; Údarás na Gaeltachta","N","partner","Regional public authority","905308179","IE0539918O","Galway","Ireland","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0300095","Business Models Empowering Rural Social Entrepreneurship – voicing the rural norm","University of Helsinki; University of Helsinki","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999994535","FI03134717","MIKKELI","Finland","Mikkeli","Finland"]
["NPA0300095","Business Models Empowering Rural Social Entrepreneurship – voicing the rural norm","Mid Sweden University","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","891390522","SE202100452401","Östersund","Sweden",null,null,"Social Enterprise Academy","272855"]
["NPA0300095","Business Models Empowering Rural Social Entrepreneurship – voicing the rural norm","Coompanion Co-operative Development","N","partner","Business support organisation","884208448","SE716460386701","Sundsvall","Sweden"]
["NPA0300095","Business Models Empowering Rural Social Entrepreneurship – voicing the rural norm","KBT Vocational School","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","904965381","924 519 991","Trondheim","Norway"]
["NPA0300095","Business Models Empowering Rural Social Entrepreneurship – voicing the rural norm","Westfjords Regional Development Office","N","partner","Regional public authority","885308040","5805181170","Ísafjörður","Iceland"]
["NPA0800200","Mission-oriented innovation towards digital and green transitions in the NPA communities","European Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology","Y","lead","International organisation, EEIG",null,"6544273A","Letterkenny","Ireland"]
["NPA0800200","Mission-oriented innovation towards digital and green transitions in the NPA communities","Umea University; University of Umeå","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100287401","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0800200","Mission-oriented innovation towards digital and green transitions in the NPA communities","University of Helsinki; University of Helsinki","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI03134717","Helsinki","Finland","Mikkeli","Finland"]
["NPA0800200","Mission-oriented innovation towards digital and green transitions in the NPA communities","Donegal County Council","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"8F28103W","Lifford","Ireland"]
["NPA0800200","Mission-oriented innovation towards digital and green transitions in the NPA communities","Örnsköldsvik Municipality; Örnsköldsviks kommun","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"2120002445","Örnsköldsvik","Sweden"]
["NPA0600152","Mission-oriented innovation towards digital and green transitions in the NPA communities","Umea University; University of Umeå","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100287401","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0600152","Mission-oriented innovation towards digital and green transitions in the NPA communities","University of Helsinki; University of Helsinki","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI03134717 | PIC Number : 999994535","Helsinki","Finland","Mikkeli","Finland"]
["NPA0600152","Mission-oriented innovation towards digital and green transitions in the NPA communities","European Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology","Y","lead","International organisation, EEIG",null,"6544273A | PIC Number : 964478470","Letterkenny","Ireland"]
["NPA0300102","Literary Tourism Immersive Technology Acceleration","Kainuun liitto; Kainuun liitto","N","partner","Regional public authority","950575169","FI2496992-4","Kajaani","Finland",null,null,null,"3106458-4"]
["NPA0300102","Literary Tourism Immersive Technology Acceleration","Visit Tórshavn","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"352675","Torshavn","Faroe Islands","Torshavn","Faroe Islands"]
["NPA0300102","Literary Tourism Immersive Technology Acceleration","Regional Council of Västerbotten; Regionförbundet Västerbottens län","N","partner","Regional public authority","996375659","SE232100022201","Umeå","Sweden","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0300102","Literary Tourism Immersive Technology Acceleration","The Nordland Museum","N","partner","Other","916567939","985413339","Torvgata 8B","Norway","Nordland","Norway"]
["NPA0300102","Literary Tourism Immersive Technology Acceleration","Western Development Commission","Y","lead","Regional public authority","953493414","9588395N","Ballaghadereen","Ireland","Ballaghadereen","Ireland","Resonate, Look Alive Cian Quinn, James Connolly /Picsell 8 Ltd, Gourment Parlour, Karan thompson Consulting Ltd, Printfix, Club Travel","IE7299366D, N/A, IE 6397741P, IE6434473S, 9642799N, IE 6372672 I , IE4690763S"]
["NPA0300102","Literary Tourism Immersive Technology Acceleration","Kajaani University of Applied Sciences; Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","949621465","FI25536004","KAJAANI","Finland","Kajaani","Finland"]
["NPA0800244","Northern and Arctic Communities Emergency Management and Preparedness","University of Akureyri; University of Akureyri","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"520687-1229  ","Akyreyri","Iceland"]
["NPA0800244","Northern and Arctic Communities Emergency Management and Preparedness","Laurea University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI10462161","Vantaa","Finland"]
["NPA0800244","Northern and Arctic Communities Emergency Management and Preparedness","The Finnish National Rescue Association","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"FI09129345","Helsinki","Finland"]
["NPA0800244","Northern and Arctic Communities Emergency Management and Preparedness","Ambipar Response Ltd","N","partner","SME",null,"IE3612906RH","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0800244","Northern and Arctic Communities Emergency Management and Preparedness","The Association of Municipalities of Northeast Iceland","N","partner","Regional public authority",null,"5611922199","Húsavík ","Iceland"]
["NPA0800244","Northern and Arctic Communities Emergency Management and Preparedness","Munster Technological University","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE3714786EH","Cork","Ireland","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0700187","Arctic and North Atlantic Mass Rescue Operation Guidelines","Munster Technological University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","892106673","IE3714786EH","Cork","Ireland","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0700187","Arctic and North Atlantic Mass Rescue Operation Guidelines","Icelandic Coast Guard","N","partner","National public authority","922765366","98786","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0700187","Arctic and North Atlantic Mass Rescue Operation Guidelines","Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Norway","Y","lead","National public authority","923093032","971390425","Bodø","Norway"]
["NPA0200058","Value chain analyses of transdisciplinary “KET-enabled” makerspaces","University of Galway","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE0022578J","Galway","Ireland","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0200058","Value chain analyses of transdisciplinary “KET-enabled” makerspaces","University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"19133","Reykjavik","Iceland","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0200058","Value chain analyses of transdisciplinary “KET-enabled” makerspaces","Centria University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"1097805-3","KOKKOLA","Finland"]
["NPA0500141","Northern Buildings in Changing Climate","Nuuk Architects & Planners a/s","N","partner","SME",null,"CVR-no  11729800","Nuuk","Greenland"]
["NPA0500141","Northern Buildings in Changing Climate","Reykjavik University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","966834406","Kt. 510105-4190","Reykjavik","Iceland","Reykjavík","Iceland"]
["NPA0500141","Northern Buildings in Changing Climate","UiT The Arctic University of Norway","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","999874643","970422528","Narvik","Norway"]
["NPA0500141","Northern Buildings in Changing Climate","Umea University; University of Umeå","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100287401","Umeå","Sweden","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0500141","Northern Buildings in Changing Climate","University of Oulu; University of Oulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999844670","FI02458955","Oulu","Finland","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0800216","Nordic Bridge","Holar University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"969226426","Holar","Iceland"]
["NPA0800216","Nordic Bridge","Atlantic Technological University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"3926731JH","Letterkenny Co Donegal ","Ireland"]
["NPA0800216","Nordic Bridge","Association of municipalities in North East Iceland","N","partner","Regional public authority",null,"882469141 - PIC Number","Sími","Iceland"]
["NPA0800216","Nordic Bridge","Sligo Leitrim ITS Regional Development Projects DAC trading as AIM Centre","N","partner","Infrastructure and (public) service provider",null,"3728113CH","Sligo","Ireland"]
["NPA0800216","Nordic Bridge","Bodo Business Forum","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"976726375","Bodø ","Norway"]
["NPA0800216","Nordic Bridge","Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu; Lapland University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI25287925","Rovaniemi","Finland","Rovaniemi","Finland"]
["NPA0800216","Nordic Bridge","Nord University","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"NO 970940243 MVA","Bodø","Norway"]
["NPA0600147","Bridging Gaps through Problem-Solution Matchmaking in the Nordic Region","Association of municipalities in North East Iceland","N","partner","Regional public authority",null,"882469141 | 882469141 | PIC Number (EN)","Sími","Iceland"]
["NPA0600147","Bridging Gaps through Problem-Solution Matchmaking in the Nordic Region","NCE Aquaculture","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"927324887","Bodoe","Norway"]
["NPA0600147","Bridging Gaps through Problem-Solution Matchmaking in the Nordic Region","Bodo Business Forum","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"976726375","Bodø ","Norway"]
["NPA0600147","Bridging Gaps through Problem-Solution Matchmaking in the Nordic Region","Holar University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"969226426 | 969226426 | PIC Number (EN)","Holar","Iceland"]
["NPA0600147","Bridging Gaps through Problem-Solution Matchmaking in the Nordic Region","Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu; Lapland University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI25287925","Rovaniemi","Finland","Rovaniemi","Finland"]
["NPA0600147","Bridging Gaps through Problem-Solution Matchmaking in the Nordic Region","Nord University","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"NO 970940243 MVA","Bodø","Norway"]
["NPA0500123","Adapting oats to final Frontier","Graminor Ltd.","N","partner","Enterprise, except SME","968428019","NO967247359MVA","Ridabu ","Norway"]
["NPA0500123","Adapting oats to final Frontier","Lund University; Lund University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999901318","SE202100321101 ","Lund","Sweden","Lund","Sweden"]
["NPA0500123","Adapting oats to final Frontier","Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999754848","NO988983837MVA","Ås","Norway","Kapp","Norway"]
["NPA0500123","Adapting oats to final Frontier","Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","934887262","FI02446292","Helsinki","Finland","Jyväskylä","Finland"]
["NPA0500123","Adapting oats to final Frontier","Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd.","N","partner","Enterprise, except SME","951447878","FI15701192 ","Jokioinen","Finland"]
["NPA0500123","Adapting oats to final Frontier","University College Dublin","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999974359","IE.6517386K","Dublin","Ireland"]
["NPA0500123","Adapting oats to final Frontier","Teagasc – Agriculture and Food Development Authority","N","partner","Sectoral agency","999466952","0650202O ","XE12, Ireland","Ireland"]
["NPA0500123","Adapting oats to final Frontier","Norwegian University of Life Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999902967","NO969159570","Ås","Norway","Ås","Norway"]
["NPA0500123","Adapting oats to final Frontier","Lantmannen","N","partner","Enterprise, except SME","915236905","SE769605285601","Stockholm","Sweden","Svalöv","Sweden"]
["NPA0500123","Adapting oats to final Frontier","Agricultural University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","988542036","Kt. 411204-3590","Borgarbyggð ","Iceland"]
["NPA0600157","Prepare. To. Gamify! Ecosystem Building","Mind Detonator AB","N","partner","SME",null,"SE559306844701 | 559306-8447","Jörn","Sweden"]
["NPA0600157","Prepare. To. Gamify! Ecosystem Building","Regional Council of Västerbotten; Regionförbundet Västerbottens län","N","partner","Regional public authority",null,"232100-0222","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0600157","Prepare. To. Gamify! Ecosystem Building","Savonia University of Applied Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI26294633 | 743700SRZ3CURJXQHN36 | Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) (EN)","Kuopio","Finland"]
["NPA0600157","Prepare. To. Gamify! Ecosystem Building","Galway Film Resource Centre CLG t/a Ardán","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"None | 150633 | Company Registration Office number (EN)","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0400112","Printed hybrid electronics for sustainable intelligent applications.","Oulu University of Applied Sciences; Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI25097478","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0400112","Printed hybrid electronics for sustainable intelligent applications.","Luleå tekniska universitet, Hälsovetenskap; Luleå University of Technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100284101","Luleå","Sweden","Luleå","Sweden"]
["NPA0400112","Printed hybrid electronics for sustainable intelligent applications.","Lulea University of Technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100284101","Luleå","Sweden","Luleå","Sweden"]
["NPA0800213","Regenerative Tourism in the Northern Periphery and Arctic for building resilient communities and preserving the unique heritage of the region","Visit Reykjanes","Y","lead","Other",null,"950235087","Reykjanesbær","Iceland"]
["NPA0800213","Regenerative Tourism in the Northern Periphery and Arctic for building resilient communities and preserving the unique heritage of the region","Olemisen Balanssia ry","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"N.a.","Joensuu","Finland","Joensuu","Finland"]
["NPA0800213","Regenerative Tourism in the Northern Periphery and Arctic for building resilient communities and preserving the unique heritage of the region","Karelia University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI24543771","Joensuu","Finland"]
["NPA0800213","Regenerative Tourism in the Northern Periphery and Arctic for building resilient communities and preserving the unique heritage of the region","GeoCamp Iceland","N","partner","SME",null,"127629","Reykjanesbær","Iceland"]
["NPA0800213","Regenerative Tourism in the Northern Periphery and Arctic for building resilient communities and preserving the unique heritage of the region","Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"N.a.","Blacklion","Ireland"]
["NPA0800213","Regenerative Tourism in the Northern Periphery and Arctic for building resilient communities and preserving the unique heritage of the region","Gold of Lappland economic association","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"SE799614497601","Norsjö","Sweden"]
["NPA0800224","Regenerative Economic Transfers for Universal Resilience in the North","Leave No Trace Ireland","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs",null,"PIC number 911307726","Westport, Co. Mayo","Ireland"]
["NPA0800224","Regenerative Economic Transfers for Universal Resilience in the North","University of Lapland","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"0292800-5","Rovaniemi","Finland","Rovaniemi","Finland"]
["NPA0800224","Regenerative Economic Transfers for Universal Resilience in the North","Munster Technological University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE 3714786EH","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0800224","Regenerative Economic Transfers for Universal Resilience in the North","University of Greenland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"CVR nr.: 19785289","Nuussuaq","Greenland","Nuussuaq","Greenland"]
["NPA0800224","Regenerative Economic Transfers for Universal Resilience in the North","University of Akureyri; University of Akureyri","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"5206871229","Akureyri","Iceland","Akureyri","Iceland"]
["NPA0800224","Regenerative Economic Transfers for Universal Resilience in the North","University of the Faroe Islands","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"328944","Tórshavn","Faroe Islands","Tórshavn","Faroe Islands"]
["NPA0800224","Regenerative Economic Transfers for Universal Resilience in the North","Mid Sweden University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100452401","Östersund","Sweden","Östersund","Sweden"]
["NPA0800211","Retrofitting for Improved Air Quality: promoting sustainable and healthy homes","Umea University; University of Umeå","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"SE202100287401","Umeå","Sweden","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0800211","Retrofitting for Improved Air Quality: promoting sustainable and healthy homes","University of Oulu; University of Oulu","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI02458955","Oulu","Finland","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0800211","Retrofitting for Improved Air Quality: promoting sustainable and healthy homes","University of Galway","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE0022578J","GALWAY","Ireland"]
["NPA0800211","Retrofitting for Improved Air Quality: promoting sustainable and healthy homes","University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"19133","Reykjavik","Iceland","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0800211","Retrofitting for Improved Air Quality: promoting sustainable and healthy homes","Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI22295006","Helsinki","Finland","Kuopio","Finland"]
["NPA0800211","Retrofitting for Improved Air Quality: promoting sustainable and healthy homes","VERKVIST - Engineering consultant in healthy and sustainable buildings","N","partner","SME",null,"5509160960","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0200057","Impact of energy retrofits on indoor environmental quality and hygrothermal performance of the buildings in different climate scenarios","University of Galway","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE0022578J","Galway","Ireland"]
["NPA0200057","Impact of energy retrofits on indoor environmental quality and hygrothermal performance of the buildings in different climate scenarios","University of Oulu; University of Oulu","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI02458955","Oulu","Finland","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0800206","Digital and Technological Social and Healthcare enhanced delivery in Remote areas","Karelia University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"24543771","Joensuu","Finland"]
["NPA0800206","Digital and Technological Social and Healthcare enhanced delivery in Remote areas","University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IS019133","Reykjavik","Iceland","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0800206","Digital and Technological Social and Healthcare enhanced delivery in Remote areas","Atlantic Technological University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE0326731JH","Letterkenny","Ireland"]
["NPA0800206","Digital and Technological Social and Healthcare enhanced delivery in Remote areas","Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu; Lapland University of Applied Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"2528792-5","Rovaniemi","Finland","Kemi","Finland","STOFNUN ÁRNA MAGNÚSSONAR, Forretta Barinn","700806-0490, 86012"]
["NPA0600150","Digital and Technological Social and Healthcare Education in Remote areas - Challenges and Opportunities","Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu; Lapland University of Applied Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"2528792-5","Rovaniemi","Finland","Kemi","Finland"]
["NPA0600150","Digital and Technological Social and Healthcare Education in Remote areas - Challenges and Opportunities","Atlantic Technological University","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE6539078V | 887857685 | PIC  (EN)","Letterkenny","Ireland"]
["NPA0600150","Digital and Technological Social and Healthcare Education in Remote areas - Challenges and Opportunities","Karelia University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI24543771","Joensuu","Finland"]
["NPA0100011","Demonstrating New Generation Robotics and Smart Manufacturing to SMEs in the NPA Region","Lulea University of Technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999876874","SE202100284101","Luleå","Sweden","Luleå","Sweden"]
["NPA0100011","Demonstrating New Generation Robotics and Smart Manufacturing to SMEs in the NPA Region","Centria University of Applied Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","997172708","1097805-3","Kokkola","Finland","Kokkola","Finland"]
["NPA0100011","Demonstrating New Generation Robotics and Smart Manufacturing to SMEs in the NPA Region","Luleå tekniska universitet, Hälsovetenskap; Luleå University of Technology","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999876874","SE202100284101","Luleå","Sweden","Luleå","Sweden"]
["NPA0100011","Demonstrating New Generation Robotics and Smart Manufacturing to SMEs in the NPA Region","UiT The Arctic University of Norway","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999874643","970 422 528","Tromsoe","Norway","Narvik","Norway"]
["NPA0100011","Demonstrating New Generation Robotics and Smart Manufacturing to SMEs in the NPA Region","T2 Training for Skills","N","partner","Education/training centre and school",null,"SE559084852801","Skellefteå","Sweden","N/A","Sweden"]
["NPA0100011","Demonstrating New Generation Robotics and Smart Manufacturing to SMEs in the NPA Region","Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing, AIM Centre","N","partner","Infrastructure and (public) service provider","885903620","3728113CH","Sligo","Ireland","NA","Ireland"]
["NPA0300105","Sustainable Arctic and Peripheral Biking Tourism","Itä-Lapin kuntayhtymä; Itä-Lapin Kuntayhtymä","Y","lead","Local public authority","889805542","FI10446516","Kemijärvi","Finland",null,null,"Exove Design Ltd","FI23847769"]
["NPA0300105","Sustainable Arctic and Peripheral Biking Tourism","Donegal County Council","N","partner","Local public authority","950634630","N.a.","Lifford","Ireland",null,null,"Egan Innovations - Grace Egan","77825250"]
["NPA0300105","Sustainable Arctic and Peripheral Biking Tourism","Jämtland Härjedalen Tourism","N","partner","Infrastructure and (public) service provider",null,"SE769600768601","Östersund","Sweden"]
["NPA0300105","Sustainable Arctic and Peripheral Biking Tourism","Visit Torshavn","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"352675","Torshavn","Faroe Islands"]
["NPA0300105","Sustainable Arctic and Peripheral Biking Tourism","Federation of Regional Authorities NW Iceland","N","partner","Local public authority","888801689",null,"Hvammstangi","Iceland","Sauðárkrókur","Iceland"]
["NPA0300105","Sustainable Arctic and Peripheral Biking Tourism","Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)","N","partner","National public authority","934887262","FI02446292","Rovaniemi","Finland"]
["NPA0700184","Self Management of Health and Wellbeing in Rural Areas","Iceland Health and Welfare Technology Cluster","N","partner","Other",null,"531119-0100","Husavik","Iceland","Akureyri","Iceland"]
["NPA0700184","Self Management of Health and Wellbeing in Rural Areas","Regional Council of Västerbotten; Regionförbundet Västerbottens län","Y","lead","Regional public authority","996375659","SE232100022201","Umeå","Sweden","Storuman","Sweden"]
["NPA0700184","Self Management of Health and Wellbeing in Rural Areas","University of Limerick","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE6609370G","Castletroy","Ireland"]
["NPA0400115","Self-management of health and wellbeing in rural areas","Iceland Health and Welfare Technology Cluster","N","partner","Other",null,"531119-0100","Husavik","Iceland","Akureyri","Iceland"]
["NPA0400115","Self-management of health and wellbeing in rural areas","Regional Council of Västerbotten; Regionförbundet Västerbottens län","Y","lead","Regional public authority",null,"SE232100022201","Umeå","Sweden","Storuman","Sweden"]
["NPA0400115","Self-management of health and wellbeing in rural areas","University of Limerick","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE6609370G","Castleroy","Ireland",null,"Ireland"]
["NPA0400115","Self-management of health and wellbeing in rural areas","Department of Occupational Medicine and Public Health in the Faroese Hospital System","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"432407","Tórshavn","Faroe Islands","Tórshavn","Faroe Islands"]
["NPA0800241","Sustainability reporting enhancing SMEs' market reach, competitiveness, and sustainable growth","Sligo Leitrim ITS Regional Development Projects DAC, operating as the AIM Centre","N","partner","Infrastructure and (public) service provider",null,"3728113CH","Sligo","Ireland"]
["NPA0800241","Sustainability reporting enhancing SMEs' market reach, competitiveness, and sustainable growth","BioFuel Region BFR AB","N","partner","Sectoral agency",null,"SE556664159201","Umeå","Sweden"]
["NPA0800241","Sustainability reporting enhancing SMEs' market reach, competitiveness, and sustainable growth","Irish Wood and Interiors Network CLG","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"N.a.","Scotstown","Ireland"]
["NPA0800241","Sustainability reporting enhancing SMEs' market reach, competitiveness, and sustainable growth","University of Iceland","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"19133 ","Reykjavik","Iceland"]
["NPA0800241","Sustainability reporting enhancing SMEs' market reach, competitiveness, and sustainable growth","JAMK University of Applied Sciences; Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu; JAMK University of Applied Sciences","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI10065502","Jyväskylä","Finland","Jyväskylä","Finland"]
["NPA0400109","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","Western Development Commission","N","partner","Regional public authority",null,"9588395N","Roscommon ","Ireland"]
["NPA0400109","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","REMIKS MILJØPARK AS","N","partner","Infrastructure and (public) service provider",null,"894462132","Tromsø","Norway"]
["NPA0400109","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","Kajaani University of Applied Sciences; Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI25536004 ","Kajaani","Finland"]
["NPA0700174","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","Kajaani University of Applied Sciences; Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","949621465","FI25536004 ","Kajaani","Finland"]
["NPA0700174","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","Western Development Commission","N","partner","Regional public authority","953493414","IE9588395N","Ballaghaderreen","Ireland",null,"Ireland"]
["NPA0700174","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","Remiks Husholdning AS","N","partner","Infrastructure and (public) service provider",null,"994900579","Tromsø","Norway"]
["NPA0700174","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","Lumire","N","partner","Local public authority",null,"Org nr: 556019-0331","Luleå","Sweden",null,"Sweden"]
["NPA0700174","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","Icelandic Textile Center","N","partner","Interest groups including NGOs","927695488","460712-0410","Blönduós","Iceland"]
["NPA0700174","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","Kiertokaari Ltd","N","partner","Infrastructure and (public) service provider","920557355","FI26506624","Oulu","Finland","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0700174","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","Technological University of the Shannon","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","889135563","3793434QH","Limerick","Ireland"]
["NPA0700174","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","University of Boras","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999887447","SE202100313801","Borås","Sweden","Borås","Sweden"]
["NPA0700174","Textile and Habiliment Reuse for the Environment and NPA Area Development","The municipality of Kittilä","N","partner","Local public authority","942636980","FI01914066","Kittilä","Finland","Kittilä","Finland"]
["NPA0100009","Target Circular - Supporting Sustainable SMEs\nto Success","Centria University of Applied Sciences","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","997172708","FI10978053","Kokkola","Finland","Kokkola","Finland"]
["NPA0100009","Target Circular - Supporting Sustainable SMEs\nto Success","Federation of Regional Authorities NW Iceland","N","partner","Local public authority","888801689","49526","Hvammstangi","Iceland","Hvammstangi","Iceland"]
["NPA0100009","Target Circular - Supporting Sustainable SMEs\nto Success","Kokkolanseudun Kehitys Ltd","N","partner","Business support organisation",null,"1798904-6","Kokkola","Finland"]
["NPA0100009","Target Circular - Supporting Sustainable SMEs\nto Success","Norinnova","N","partner","Business support organisation","881476831","957 915 035","Tromsø","Norway","Tromsø","Norway"]
["NPA0100009","Target Circular - Supporting Sustainable SMEs\nto Success","Munster Technological University","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","892106673","IE 3714786EH","Cork","Ireland","Cork","Ireland"]
["NPA0100009","Target Circular - Supporting Sustainable SMEs\nto Success","Ludgate Operations CLG","N","partner","Business support organisation","917145768","3367757OH","Skibbereen","Ireland","Skibbereen","Ireland"]
["NPA0700166","Connected Technology to support the Health of the Working Population in Northern Remote Areas","Työterveyslaitos; Finnish Institute of Occupational Health","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI02202669","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0700166","Connected Technology to support the Health of the Working Population in Northern Remote Areas","UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF NORTH NORWAY,","N","partner","Hospitals and medical centres","991888051","NO983974899MVA","Tromsø","Norway"]
["NPA0700166","Connected Technology to support the Health of the Working Population in Northern Remote Areas","Atlantic Technological University","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations","887857685","IE0326731JH","Letterkenny","Ireland"]
["NPA0700166","Connected Technology to support the Health of the Working Population in Northern Remote Areas","University of Oulu; University of Oulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations","999844670","FI02458955","Oulu","Finland"]
["NPA0700166","Connected Technology to support the Health of the Working Population in Northern Remote Areas","Regional Council of Västerbotten; Regionförbundet Västerbottens län","N","partner","Regional public authority","996375659","SE232100022201","Umeå","Sweden","Storuman","Sweden"]
["NPA0400119","Connected Technology to support the Health of the Working Population in Northern Remote Areas","Atlantic Technological University","Y","lead","Higher education and research organisations",null,"IE6539078V","Letterkenny","Ireland"]
["NPA0400119","Connected Technology to support the Health of the Working Population in Northern Remote Areas","University of Oulu; University of Oulu","N","partner","Higher education and research organisations",null,"FI02458955","Oulu","Finland"]