At the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council, we initiate important regional development projects. We find and bring together the most suitable partners and financiers for projects born out of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme. Naturally, we also implement projects using our own resources.
European Circular Innovation Valley
In partnership with leading European innovation valleys, Helsinki-Uusimaa is carrying out the project European Circular Innovation Valley, the ECIV. The ECIV project aims to build Europe’s largest circular economy innovation ecosystem, driving sustainable development and collaboration across the continent.
European Circular Innovation Valley
KOPPI: Regional home bases – supporting and piloting the green deal in circular economy
The regions of Helsinki-Uusimaa and Pirkanmaa will be focusing on assisting municipalities in setting and achieving objectives for circular economy. A circular economy is a method for the municipalities to reach climate goals and to save in materials and costs, also to create economic development and security of supply.
KOPPI: Regional home bases – supporting and piloting the green deal in circular economy
Regions4Climate − Adaptation solutions to climate change
The project Regions4Climate is producing comprehensive adaptation solutions to climate change. Helsinki-Uusimaa Region is strongly represented in project.
Regions4Climate − Adaptation solutions to climate change
Strategic Foresight Partnership project
The project aims at strengthening regional foresight competence, exchanging interregional foresight information and sharing best practices.
Strategic Foresight Partnership project
TwinReg – Cooperation across the Gulf of Finland
TwinReg is a joint project between the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council and the Union of Harju County Municipalities in Estonia. The project aims to strengthen strategic planning and cooperation in the Helsinki-Uusimaa–Harju twin region.
TwinReg – Cooperation across the Gulf of Finland
VILKKU – Visioning a climate resilient Helsinki-Uusimaa
Project VILKKU strengthens Helsinki-Uusimaa’s ability for climate change adaptation. The project Visioning a climate resilient Helsinki-Uusimaa (VILKKU) aims to create the first regional vulnerability study and adaptation plan.
VILKKU – Visioning a climate resilient Helsinki-Uusimaa
Previous Projects
This page include results and material from previous, internationally significant projects of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council to be used freely.
Previous Projects
Cooperating and networking for a future Helsinki-Uusimaa
We aim to create and be actively involved in various international partnerships.
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29.5.2026
New Horizon Europe CIRCULANDIA project promotes circular food systems, regenerative agriculture and reusable packaging
The European Commission has awarded Horizon Europe funding to the implementation of the CIRCULANDIA project on circular food systems.
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24.4.2026
Interregional Exchange Meeting on Strategic Foresight was Held in Helsinki-Uusimaa
Partners of the Strategic Foresight Partnership (SFP) project gathered in Helsinki on 4–5 March for an interregional seminar dedicated to foresight practices. The seminar aimed to showcase the diversity of foresight approaches across the Helsinki region and to facilitate exchanges between practitioners.