International projects
The Leader operating method originates from the European Union and emphasizes learning from others and the exchange of experience and knowledge. Leader groups finance international projects and increase international cooperation in their regions. Liiveri is one of Finland's 53 Leader groups and there are more than 3,000 Leader groups in Europe.
Liiveri wants to support the internationalization of the region by granting support to small and large projects that promote internationalization. In addition, Liiveri itself is involved in international networks and projects, and offers opportunities for internationalization to the residents and operators of the area through them.
We promote the internationalization of communities and companies in the region, e.g. in the following ways:
- making study trips possible
- promotion of domestic internationalization
- youth exchanges
- creating and utilizing networks
- supporting export launch
About applying for projects
With small Leader projects, you can e.g. take a study trip abroad. The budget of such projects can be 2,000–8,000 €, from which a maximum of 90 % support is granted, usually 80 %. The study trip must have a regional development perspective, a study plan must be attached to the plan, the trip must be open to those interested in the subject, and self-financing is money, not money.
The maximum support for larger projects is €120,000. With the support, you can carry out a development project with international cooperation with another actor and local actions. For the preparation of such a larger international project, you can apply for preparation money from the rural network.
Read more about applying for projects From the Development page. If you have an idea for an international project, contact Liiver, we will help you move forward with the idea.
Liiveri works closely with Swedish Leader Östra Skaraborg. On request, we organize e.g. company visits. This network can also be used by operators in our region.
Useful links related to preparation
- Check out the projects that have already received funding in the project register.
- The board of Liiveri chooses the projects to be financed selection criteria by.
- Project applications are made In Hyrra.
- Good project hallmarks.
Project types
Projects can be implemented either as small projects or as development projects. The employees of Liiveri help to choose the appropriate type of project.
Small projects
- Budget 2000-8000 €
- Support percentage max 90 %, usually 80 %
- For example, on a study trip
- The study trip must have a regional development perspective, a study plan is required as an attachment to the plan, the trip must be open to those interested in the subject, self-financing is money (no bills)
- See examples of implemented ones from study trips
International projects
- Support max €120,000 for operations in the Liiveri region
- Support percentage max 90 %
- Funding for the preparation of the project, e.g. from the Rural Network
Are you planning a project?
Get in touch with Telle!
Telle Lemetyinen
Designer
040 579 0615
Examples of internationality
Liiveri's Internationalization for the Villages videos highlight the internationalization possibilities of the Liiveri region. See examples of international projects in which Liiveri is involved.
Ideas from study trips
Liiver's Travel theme project activated local operators to renew their operations by looking for new ideas, methods of operation and a new perspective, which would have positive effects on a wider scale, e.g. services and vitality of the area.
