The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme sets the direction for the region’s development over the coming years. The programme is called Helsinki-Uusimaa, a Region of Solutions – Pioneer in Finland, Forerunner in Europe.
The programme, covering the period 2026–2029, defines key development objectives and outlines a long-term vision for 2050: ‘The happiest, most innovative and environmentally smartest region in Europe.’ The programme’s three strategic priorities and their objectives support this vision.
Innovative Helsinki-Uusimaa
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Region is one of the most innovative regions in Europe and the most dynamic region in Finland.
Innovative Helsinki-Uusimaa
Environmentally Smart Helsinki-Uusimaa
Helsinki-Uusimaa is aiming at climate neutrality by the year of 2030, in line with the forerunner municipalities of the region. The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Climate Roadmap is the guideline for the climate work.
Environmentally Smart Helsinki-Uusimaa
Happy Helsinki-Uusimaa
Helsinki-Uusimaa aims to be the happiest region in Europe by 2050. This goal is set out in the Regional Programme, which also seeks to increase the employment rate to 80% by 2030.
Happy Helsinki-Uusimaa
Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme sets the direction for the region’s development over the coming years. The programme, covering the period 2026–2029, defines key development objectives and outlines a long-term vision for 2050.
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News
8.10.2026
Over billion euros in Horizon Europe funding secured for Helsinki-Uusimaa
Organisations in the Helsinki-Uusimaa region have so far received around 1.07 billion euros from the European Union's Horizon Europe programme for research, development and innovation (RDI) activities. This is more than 60 per cent of all the funding Finland has received during the EU's current programme period of 2021–2027.
Cases
7.10.2026
Future traffic in the Baltic Sea and urban airspace
Safe navigation in the waters and air of the Baltic Sea region is increasingly dependent on up-to-date information, functioning backup systems, and foresight. In projects under the Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme, Finnish operators have developed solutions that improve navigation and preparedness for disruptions, and help cities to prepare for the proliferation of drones.