Implementation of the EU regional and structural policy programme in Eastern Finland
This site contains topical information related to the Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021−2027 regional and struc-tural policy programme, such as funding applications and events in Eastern Finland during the 2021–2027 EU programming period.
Eastern Finland comprises three regions: South Savo, North Savo and North Karelia.
The allocation of funding is guided by the Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021−2027 programme, which includes measures of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the Just Transition Fund (JTF).
In Eastern Finland, regional and structural policy funding is handled by four funding authorities:
• Regional Council of South Savo
• Regional Council of North Savo
• Regional Council of North Karelia
• Economic Development Centre of Eastern Finland.
The Economic Development Centre of Eastern Finland grants support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the Just Transition Fund (JTF).
Regional councils grant support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Just Transition Fund (JTF).