1st Call for Main projects

Lead Partner: Centria University of Applied Sciences, with Kokkolanseudun Kehitys Ltd, Finland

The overall project aim is to develop and pilot a technology transfer model that supports companies in the NPA area in the adoption of smart manufacturing and I4.0 technologies for business development.

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Lead partner: European Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology, Ireland

INNOCAP’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.

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Lead partner: Munster Technological University, Ireland 

SMEs, and in particular sustainability-focused SMEs, in the NPA face more challenges to achieving success than typical SMEs. Target Circular’s objective is to create resources for, and upskill, business support organisations and clusters in: 1. Supporting circular SMEs specifically, 2. Address opportunities for innovation and expansion of service provision to SMEs, and 3. Capitalise on new evidence regarding how best to improve SME rates of job creation, growth, and competitiveness.

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Lead Partner: Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Finland

This project GLOW2.0 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.

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Lead partner: Nordland Research Institute, Norway

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. Through the Living Lab projects partners will build citizen knowledge and understanding about the importance and benefits of decarbonisation.

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Lead partner: UiT, The Arctic University of Norway with Betongfokus and Betong Norge - Precast concrete association, Norway

The frost resistance issue is likely the biggest challenge/obstacle in reducing the carbon footprint of concrete. Ar2CorD will focus on the optimisation of low carbon concrete (LCC) with the use of established and non-established  locally available supplementary cementitious materials (SCM), with substitution of minimally 30% of portland cement. 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.

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Lead partner: University of Oulu, Finland

When fishing nets are approaching their end-of-life (EOL), the nets should be collected and disposed appropriately. 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. The main outcome of the projects 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 the legislative changes.

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Lead partner: UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, Norway

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.

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