How is the Jakobstad region performing in today’s turbulent global environment? What development trends can be identified, and what has changed in recent years? Do decision-makers, public officials, and business
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In January 2026, the AIP board decided that the industrial area should jointly begin monitoring the development of the share of clean energy per MWh. The chosen indicator is based
Teknologföreningen vid Aalto universitet organized a career fair in Otaniemi on 20 January, bringing together engineering students from Aalto University. A total of 11 exhibitors participated, including Wärtsilä, Fortum, Ramboll
Concordia and the Jakobstad region’s employment services are gearing up for trade fairs and talent attraction in spring 2026. Shortly after Christmas, the most intensive trade fair period (info in
During the last week of November, representatives from the Jakobstad Region participated in the second international project meeting within iCEAR (Integrated Circular Economy Action Plan for Rural Areas). The first
Electricity production, storage, and consumption are today increasingly based on direct current (DC). The transfer of DC offers several technical and economic advantages, especially in environments with high power demands.
Sharing best practices for sustainable development At the end of June, representatives from the Jakobstad region participated in the first joint project meeting of iCEAR – Integrated Circular Economy Action
At the beginning of May, representatives from the Jakobstad region took part in a study visit to the Green Tech Valley cluster in Graz, Austria, which is ranked world leader
The Equality Company of the Year in Ostrobothnia award will be presented in the summer of 2025 to highlight and reward companies that are actively working towards a more equal