Assessing innovation public procurement: current landscape in PPI4Cities partner countries
Spending on public procurement is similarly high across countries in the Baltic Sea Region: Finland spends nearly 19% of its GDP, Germany about 18%, and Estonia, Latvia, and Denmark around 14%, while Lithuania spends about 10%. Given this significant purchasing power,...
Hack the Future: 24h Brain Activity for Public Sector Solutions
Public services, in general, but small cities and municipalities in particular, are primarily known to be very cautious when trying new approaches and technologies. Yes, we are always short of resources, but it’s equally true that what’s needed most is help,...
Why Finland should be your next business destination!
🌍 Why Finland should be your next business destination! Looking for a strategic location that opens doors to both European and Nordic markets? Look no further than Finland! Finland is the perfect launchpad for SMEs ready to expand internationally. Known...
Innovation Through Trust: How Tampere is Leading in Public Procurement
Innovation demands courage and confidence – qualities that can be challenging to nurture within public sector bodies responsible for public procurement and especially – public procurement of innovation in different countries around the Baltic Sea Region and...
Members of the international jury selecting BSR Cultural Pearls 2025 announced
This esteemed group will evaluate candidates based on their compelling action plans that leverage culture to enhance citizen engagement, foster a sense of belonging, and build stronger, more resilient communities. Cities awarded the title will be announced in December...
PV4All: Tailored solutions drive solar adoption across Baltic Sea Region
Starting Situation: A Shared Vision with Unique Challenges PV4All was launched as a collaborative initiative involving six partners from five different European countries, each facing distinct challenges in promoting photovoltaic (PV) energy. Despite varying regional...
The Future of Remote Work and Collaboration
Key Points from the Meeting During the meeting, discussions focused on how Cowork Nordmøre can implement best practices from both Distance LAB and Norce to create a dynamic and attractive work environment in the region. Key points included: Living and Working...
CCI4Change: Updates from Malmö 2024 onsite days
On October 24-25th, the CCI4Change project reached a new milestone! The project partners gathered in Malmö, Sweden, for an intense 2-days working and planning session to further the project’s mission of reducing energy consumption through innovative...