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| Nimi | Innovation Through Gamification Solutions |
| Aloituspäivä | 1.3.2025 |
| Lopetuspäivä | 29.2.2028 |
| www-sivut | https://www.interreg-npa.eu/projects/innogs/home/ |
| Tila | Käynnissä |
| Yhteyshenkilö | Mariia Hämäläinen |
| Kuvaus | The InnoGS project aims to support rural regions by developing inclusive, digital innovation communities called Digital Innovation Districts (DIDs). These communities bring together local people, organisations, and authorities to solve challenges using creative and gamified digital solutions.
The project helps: Young people and underrepresented groups get involved and stay connected to their region Local areas improve digital skills and services Partners across countries share good practices and build new ways to work together EU FUNDING PROGRAMME Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic PROJECT PRIORITY: Innovation OBJECTIVE: 1.2 Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities TOTAL BUDGET: 1 603 953,39 EUR NPA CO-FINANCING: 1 042 569,69 EUR |
| Kehittämistarve | Many rural and remote regions are facing challenges such as youth outmigration, lack of digital skills, and difficulties in accessing opportunities. Young people and underrepresented groups often feel disconnected from decision-making and future possibilities.
InnoGS responds to this need by creating local innovation communities that bring together public services, education, businesses, and citizens. Through digital tools and gamified solutions, the project helps regions become more inclusive, connected, and attractive – especially for young talent. InnoGS also connects these local communities internationally to share knowledge and strengthen cooperation across borders. |
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| Tulokset | InnoGS creates practical, tested solutions that help rural areas become more inclusive, innovative, and digitally connected. The results are developed together with public authorities, schools, associations, NGOs, and businesses to make sure they truly meet local needs.
Key results include: New ways to make both physical and digital spaces more inclusive Co-working spaces that help attract and keep local talent A collection of activities to solve local challenges using digital tools Training materials for improving digital skills in organisations An international online platform (Digital Innovation District) to share ideas, tools, and events – including a joint hackathon These results will support long-term impact by helping communities and organisations across regions to work better together and adopt new digital approaches. |
| Kumppanit | The InnoGS partnership brings together diverse strengths to address rural challenges through digital solutions.
Greenland provides a unique setting to pilot innovations, especially in education and mental health. Ardán offers expertise in talent development and engaging underrepresented groups. CC contributes with its global gaming networks and local digital hub. Region Västerbotten supports with rural development strategies and connections to public authorities. Humak focuses on youth well-being and digital inclusion, while Savonia leads the project with experience in digitalization, gamification, and international collaboration. Iceland strengthens the partnership with expertise in education, entrepreneurship, and edutech. Together, the partners develop practical solutions to make digital transformation work for rural communities. Project Partner 1 (Lead Partner): Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Finland) Project Partner 2: Region Västerbotten (Sweden) Project Partner 3: Creative Crowd (Sweden) Project Partner 4: Ardán (Ireland) Project Partner 5: Humak University of Applied Sciences (Finland) Project Partner 6: Government of Greenland (Greenland) Project Partner 7: University of Iceland (Iceland) Associated partners: Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Game Cooperative Expa, City of Kuopio, Vännäs Kommun, Skellefteå Kommun, Vilhelmina kommun, Vindeln kommun, Western Development Commission / WDC, Imirt Irish Game Makers CLG, Samtök sveitarfélaga og atvinnuþróunar á Norðurlandi eystra, Samtök iðnaðarins (SI), Samtök menntatæknifyrirtækja (IEI), Samtök leikjaframleiðenda (IGI), Reykjavik Science City and Regional Council of North Savo. |
| Rahoittaja | Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic |