The Wide AcrossEU project and LUC RDI-support services are pleased to invite you to the Future Funding Landscape event, which will take place on Thursday 25 September 2025 from 10:00 to 16:00 and Friday 26 September 2025 from 9:00-12:00 at the Arktikum, Rovaniemi as well as online.
At the event, we will explore the European Union’s future funding plans including the 10th Framework programme, Cohesion funds, the 2026/2027 Horizon Europe programme as well as Smart Specialization Strategies and their implementation in Lapland and Västerbotten.
The seminar is intended for academic staff interested in developments in EU funding instruments, especially Horizon Europe and Cohesion funds. The seminar will be held in English. Both in-person and virtual participation will be possible.
Please note that there is a cap of 100 participants for in-person participation. The places will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
Programme
Please note that the below programme might be subject to change!
25.9.2025 Future funding landscape – day 1
Morning
- Welcoming words
- Future cohesion fund & commission policy issues
– Policy issues
– Future cohesion funds - Horizon Europe work programme 2026/2027
Lunch
Afternoon
- Future of Interreg
- Smart specialization strategies in Lapland and Northern Sweden
- Implementation of smart specialization strategies in a regional context: examples
- Networking
26.9.2025 Future funding landscape – day 2
Morning
- European Union perspective on future funding plans
- Future of 10th framework programme
- Future of WIDERA
Lunch
How to get to Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is easy to reach by plane or train via Helsinki from most major cities in Europe. For more information, please check out Visit Rovaniemi’s comprehensive guide on how to get to Rovaniemi.
To reach the Arktikum, you will walk around 15 minutes from the city centre. Should you be staying outside the city centre and arrive by bus, the closest bus stop is Rovakadun pää, from which it is still an 8 minute walk to the Arktikum.
Where to stay in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi has a large and varied number of accommodation available. Check out Visit Rovaniemi’s website for more information.
Participants are asked to make their own hotel reservations and pay for their own accommodation at the hotel. The hotels below are providing a special rate for participants. Please check the deadline and booking code for reservations mentioned in the hotel info below. Should the reservation deadline already have expired or the hotels be fully booked, please check out the wide range of other hotels in Rovaniemi.
Hotel Santa Claus
Standard – room
1 bed / 104 EUR / night.
2 bed / 110 EUR / night.
Price includes breakfast, evening sauna, wireless internet and VAT.
Superior – room
1 bed / 138 EUR / night.
2 bed / 144 EUR / night.
Price includes breakfast, evening sauna, wireless internet and VAT.
Accommodation reservations are made according to general availability. Reservations are made either by calling or sending an email: +358 400 102 220 / info.rovaniemi@santashotels.fi.
When booking, the code 1676167 must be mentioned.
Free cancellation of the reservation 7 days before arrival, after which 100% will be charged via the payment link sent to the email.
Hotel Scandic Rovaniemi City
Room reservations can be easily made using the code CGRO directly on the hotel’s website or via the following link: BOOK ACCOMMODATION.
Guests can book a discounted room directly via the link.
Guests can choose their preferred room type and receive an additional discount when paying for the reservation immediately upon booking. The cancellation policy for individual accommodation reservations depends on the reservation type chosen by the guest.
In order to confirm the reservation, the guest must provide the hotel with valid credit card details. Rooms are available for booking, subject to the availability of the hotel, no later than 10 days before arrival.
Scandic Friends members should also check out the available loyalty offers.
