MERSE, InterregNPA

Project overview

Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic project on social entrepreneurship and social innovation in sparsely populated regions.

Background

Rural and remote regions face depopulation and limited services. Social entrepreneurship can create both jobs and local solutions.

Objectives

• · Strengthen social enterprises in northern regions
• · Develop education and support structures
• · Share knowledge across borders

Partners

• · Swedish and Norwegian universities, regions and enterprises

KBT's role

Partner contributing education, applied research and social entrepreneurship expertise.

Target groups

• · Social enterprises
• · Municipalities
• · Regional authorities

Activities

• · Applied research
• · Pilot initiatives
• · Seminars and workshops

Results / expected results

• · Reports and recommendations
• · Stronger regional support structures

Timeline

1. Project start

   2023