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BOCOD

Boosting Continuity and Digitalisation of Rural Region Businesses

What we do

Across rural parts of Ireland, Iceland, and Finland, many small businesses face serious challenges. These areas are often far from major cities, have ageing populations, and struggle with passing businesses on from one generation to the next. These factors can make it hard for local economies to grow and survive. Rural areas are also changing. People are working differently, often from home, and new technology like artificial intelligence is shaping the way we live and work. BOCOD aims to help businesses keep up with these changes and make the most of new opportunities. To address these issues BOCOD's partnership will work to improve digital skills and offer the right kind of support to help businesses become more competitive and plan for the future.

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BOCOD Showcase at British and Irish Section of the Regional Science Association International (RSAI-BIS)

British and Irish Section of the Regional Science Association International (RSAI-BIS) Conference taking place in University College Cork, Ireland.

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Welcome to BOCOD

Learn how we can help improving digital skills and better support for thriving businesses in NPA regions.

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Project priority

Innovation

Project period

Start

01.04.2025

End

31.03.2028

Lead Partner

Munster Technological University

brenda.lynch@mtu.ie

Partners

Lapland University of Applied Sciences Ltd

Business Joensuu Ltd.

University of Oulu

East Iceland Regional Development Office

Westfjords Regional Development Office

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Objective

1.2 Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities

Total Budget

1.499.593,92 EUR

NPA Co-Financing

974.736,04 EUR

News BOCOD

27.06.2025

Presentation at the British and Irish Section of the Regional Science Association International (RSAI-BIS)

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18.06.2025

BOCOD Showcase at British and Irish Section of the Regional Science Association International (RSAI-BIS)

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