On September 11, 2024, Region Västerbotten hosted its first-ever regional strategy lab for social innovation. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss the necessary conditions for adopting social innovation as a development model on a broader...
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Innovating Business, Marketing & Communication 📈🗣️
Marketing and communication SMEs from the first three cohorts of our program in the Baltic Sea Region are redefining how businesses connect, grow, and thrive. These companies demonstrate the power of strategic storytelling, innovative branding, and seamless...
Maker’s Circular Transformation: Supporting circular design and local production
As part of the Circular Spaces project, Maker has undertaken a significant transformation to enhance opportunities for working with recycled materials and supporting local production. The primary goal of this transformation is to reduce waste by creating internal...
Energy efficiency by group procurement in the collaboration forum of Lappeenranta – summary of activities in 2024
In Lappeenranta, Finland, the collaboration forum for housing associations is a cost-efficient way to promote the quality of living. The forum promotes know-how and energy efficiency through deep cooperation. During 2024, the collaboration forum held six meetings....
Article on implementation of energy accumulation and storage on municipal level
The article about Implementation of Energy Accumulation and Storage Systems on Municipal Level was published in branch journal „Thermal Technology“. The article provides rather extensive overview of accumulation and storage systems available for the use in municipal...
Exploring Collaboration in Makerspaces for Circular Economy Goals
The seminar showcased results from the Interreg BSR programme “Circular Spaces” project, including a “Circular Makerspaces Training Program”, a “Digital Circular Collaboration Tool”, and real-world examples of circular practices. Živilė Paužaitė, representing...
Practical tips for using eco-friendly and furniture and decorations
Furnishing your home is an enjoyable, creative and final part of the renovation process. However, the choice of furniture and textiles does not just affect the style of the rooms - it has a significant impact on our health and the environment. Many household items...
Transforming Creator Makerspace into a Circular Makerspace: A Journey Towards Sustainability
At Creator Makerspace, we have always been passionate about fostering innovation and creativity. Recently, we embarked on an exciting journey to transform our space into a circular makerspace. This shift aligns with our mission of empowering sustainable practices...
Supporting Healthcare and Social Care SMEs 🏥💙
In challenging times, healthcare and social care SMEs from the first three cohorts of our program stand at the forefront, offering innovative solutions to enhance well-being in the BSR. Highlighted companies: 🔹 Medventi GmbH (Germany): develops digital health...
A Year of Empowerment and Progress in 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the extraordinary work accomplished by the BSI_4Women project. Across the Baltic Sea region, countries including Lithuania, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Latvia have contributed uniquely to our shared mission...