Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Northern Periphery and Arctic

Date of latest update: 2023-11-16

Description

Description (EN):

W-POWER aims for equal growth and increase in the contribution of women to regional economy in sparsely populated Northern and Arctic communities, as women leaving the North is one of the main challenges to beat in the region. All project partner regions suffer from similar challenges caused by peripherality, which creates a strong argument for transnational cooperation. Project makes a difference for rural businesses by providing transnational learning and capacity building possibilities, but also creating new business concepts and support mechanisms. W-POWER creates new start-ups, helps to take the next step of maturity from start-up, and supports the growing phase of existing SMEs. In addition, business advisory bodies will get new tools for gender-sensitive coaching and diversity management. Project objectives include capacity building of women entrepreneurs, improvement of gender-related business advisory services, and encouragement for self-employment in sparsely populated communities. Development work of W-POWER is based on actual needs, joint collaboration and close engagement with key stakeholders in a quadruple-helix manner. Project partnership is versatile and covers most of the NPA regions. Perspective of the project development work is far beyond the project lifetime, thus resulting longlasting outputs. As a result, greater understanding of regional and transnational barriers which impact negatively on women entrepreneurs will be reached, as well as mechanisms to overcome the barriers. Project implementation is divided to four work packages: T1: Improvement of regional business environment T2: Transnational learning T3: Gender-sensitive coaching concept T4: innovation platform for new pre-startups W-POWER supports the implementation of key EU and national policies related to empowerment of women entrepreneurship. Project also takes into account the Arctic Dimension and horizontal principles.

Website: http://www.interreg-npa.eu/

Expected Results (EN): Conditions for start-ups in remote, sparsely populated areas

Expected Outputs (EN):

Project's contribution to the programme result is POSITIVE. W-POWER aims for the improvement of start-up conditions and prerequisites for women entrepreneurship and competitiveness in remote, sparsely populated areas. Project TARGET GROUPS include both potential new start-up entrepreneurs in rural communities, existing part-time or full-time entrepreneurs willing to develop their businesses, and successful entrepreneurs seeking for an access to global markets. Special emphasis is put on young women who tend to leave their rural home communities either for studies or for a job after graduation. Also, self-employment of indigenous women (Sámi) and vulnerable groups (immigrants) will be contributed as specific cases to promote. In addition, business advisory bodies will get new tools for gender-sensitive coaching and diversity management. The GOAL of the project is to promote women entrepreneurship in the partner countries following the European and regional goals. Both at European and NPA region level, the female creativity and entrepreneurial potential are an under-exploited source of economic growth and jobs and should be further developed. Transnational learning and share of successful business models has been recognized to be a tool to reach the goal, and are central element in W- POWER implementation. As a RESULT, greater understanding of regional and transnational barriers which impact negatively on women entrepreneurs will be reached, as well as enhanced business support ecosystem for start-ups and small businesses which helps to address these barriers. W-POWER project aims for (1) Capacity building of women entrepreneurs, (2) Improvement of gender-related business advisory services, and (3) Encouragement for self-employment in sparsely populated communities. These objectives are supported by the well-targeted structure of the work packages, activities and deliverables, careful selection of experienced partner organizations throughout the project regions, and engagement of the key beneficiaries and stakeholder groups to the project implementation already in the planning stage. Thus, project will result joint development at grassroot level in regional and transnational hubs, end-user driven co-creation of the project outputs, and thus high adaptation and impact of the project outcomes. Main OUTPUTS include (1) Regional forums for empowering women entrepreneurship, (2) Transnational learning programme for women entrepreneurs, (3) Gender-sensitive coaching concept, and (4) Innovation platform for new pre-startups. Evaluation of the impact and quality of the project implementation and output achievement is a crucial part of the project management process. In W-POWER, the Quality Assurance process is coordinated by LP and Quality Assurance Plan compiled in the beginning of the project (D.M.1.3). Steering Group work and semi-external evaluation by transnational stakeholder group will support the quality management.

Thematic information

Social inclusion and equal opportunities SME and entrepreneurship

Specific Objective: Improved support systems tailored for start-ups and existing SMEs in remote and sparsely populated areas

Thematic Objective: (03) enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs by:

Investment Priority: (03a) promoting entrepreneurship, in particular by facilitating the economic exploitation of new ideas and fostering the creation of new firms, including through business incubators

Partners (9)

Lead Partner: Karelia Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy

Address: Tikkarinne 9, 80200 Joensuu, Finland

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.karelia.fi

Total budget: EUR 472 436.13

ERDF budget: EUR 307 083.48

Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu oy

Name: Lapin Ammattikorkeakoulu oy

Department: Industry and Natural Resources

Address: Jokiväylä 11 C, 96300 Rovaniemi, Finland

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.lapinamk.fi

Total budget: EUR 213 378.00

ERDF budget: EUR 138 695.70

Business Joensuu Oy

Name: Business Joensuu Oy

Address: Länsikatu 15, 80110 Joensuu, Finland

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.businessjoensuu.fi/

Total budget: EUR 100 195.00

ERDF budget: EUR 65 126.75

Innovation and Management Centre CLG T/A WestBIC

Name: Innovation and Management Centre CLG T/A WestBIC

Address: Mervue Industrial EstateGalway, Ireland

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.westbic.ie

Total budget: EUR 177 965.00

ERDF budget: EUR 115 677.25

Pure Energy Centre

Name: Pure Energy Centre

Address: Hagdale Baltasound, ZE2 9TW Unst, Shetland Isles, United Kingdom

Legal status: private

Website: https://pureenergycentre.com/

Total budget: EUR 193 107.50

ERDF budget: EUR 96 553.75

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Name: Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Address: Inverness Campus, An Lòchran 10, IV2 5NA Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

Legal status: public

Website (not verified): http://www.hie.co.uk

Total budget: EUR 250 499.40

ERDF budget: EUR 162 824.61

Nýsköpunarmiðstöð Íslands

Name: Nýsköpunarmiðstöð Íslands

Department: Entrepreneur and SME Services

Address: Árleyni 2-8, 112 Reykjavik, Iceland

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.nmi.is

Total budget: EUR 48 298.77

Joensuun Seudun Kehittämisyhtiö JOSEK Oy

Name: Joensuun Seudun Kehittämisyhtiö JOSEK Oy

Address: Länsikatu 15, 80110 Joensuu, Finland

Legal status: public

Website: https://www.josek.fi/en/home/

Total budget: EUR 11 060.87

ERDF budget: EUR 7 189.57

Strukturum i Jokkmokk AB

Name: Strukturum i Jokkmokk AB

Address: Box 19, 962 21 Jokkmokk, Sweden

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.strukturum.se

Total budget: EUR 268 845.14

ERDF budget: EUR 174 749.34

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Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu

Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

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Business Joensuu Ltd.

Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

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Innovation and Management Centre CLG T/A WestBIC

Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

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Pure Energy Centre

Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

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Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

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Innovation Center Iceland

Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

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Joensuu Regional Development Company JOSEK Ltd

Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

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Strukturum i Jokkmokk AB

Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

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Karelia University of Applied Sciences Ltd

Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

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Summary

Project name (EN): Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

Project acronym: W-POWER

Project start date: 2018-09-01

Project end date: 2021-12-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 735 785.81

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 067 900.45

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 63.29%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 1 067 900.45.

Third-country contribution: Iceland: EUR 28 979.26 (ERDF equivalent only)

Documents

Documents on this project are listed below, and organised by category. Please note field "Data source", attached to each document. Keep.eu users are free to use these documents as long as they mention the data source and keep.eu.

Flyers

Peer2Peer Transnational Exchange Programme for Female Entrepreneurs in Sparsely Populated Areas

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Flyer

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Empower Network Grow

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Flyer

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Brochures / magazines / manuals

Peer-to-peer Networking Programme

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Transnational Learning Programme for Women Entrepreneurs

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Naisyrittäjyyden haasteet ja mahdollisuudet pohjoisen periferian alueella

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-12-31

Languages: fi

Attachment file: Download

Capacity Building Needs for Female Entrepreneurs in the Northern Periphery and Arctic

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Webinar 3: Strategic use of social media- how to create a plan that works

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Webinar 2: How to blog and write online

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Webinar 1: Personal branding and networking online.

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

FACTS ABOUT FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Reports

Peer to Peer Program for Female Entrepreneurs in the Northern Periphery and Arctic

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

W-Power Thematic Panel Discussion: Role Models & Peer Networks Digital Event Report March 2021

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-03-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

W-Power ’Gender Sensitivity in Coaching’ Report on Research Findings & Concept Note (WP3)

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Studies / surveys

Challenges and Opportunities for Rural Businesses in North Karelia, Finland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Mapping the Challenges for Female Entrepreneurship in the Northern Periphery and Arctic

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Business Development Challenges and Opportunities in Female Entrepreneurship Kristina Aleshchenko in Northern Europe and Western Russia in 2021

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Study / survey

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/resources/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-11-30

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Presentations

W-Power ... from challenge to opportunity ...

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Train the Trainer Workshop: Pilot Implementation ‘How to’

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2020-09-20

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Train the Trainer Workshop: ´Gender Sensitivity in Coaching, Training & Mentoring´

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2020-05-27

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Continuous Improvement: Gender Sensitivity Toolbox

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2020-05-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Gender Analysis - Factors of Influence: Gender Sensitivity Toolbox

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2020-05-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Pre-Assessment Template: Gender Sensitivity Toolbox

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2020-05-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Gender Sensitivity Checklist: Gender Sensitivity Toolbox

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2020-05-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Orientation Wheel: Gender Sensitivity Toolbox

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2020-05-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Business model canvas: Fyll i rutorna i numerisk ordning genom att svara på de stödjande frågorna

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: sv

Attachment file: Download

Business Model Canvas: Fill in the boxes in numerical order by replying to the supporting questions

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Videos / films

Personal branding on social media and online gain the full benefits of networking-webinar 2020

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-02-02

Languages: en

How to blog and write online- webinar 2020

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-02-02

Languages: en

Strategic use of social media how to create a plan that works- webinar 2020

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-02-02

Languages: en

W Power Imposter Syndrome Webinar Sept 21

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-09-21

Languages: en

Webinar: Pricing- How to Do it Right?

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-10-19

Languages: en

Gender Sensitivity Train the Trainer Webinar 27 May 2020

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2020-06-16

Languages: en

Facts about female entrepreneurship

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2022-01-27

Languages: en

W Power Innovation Platform

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/outputs-and-results/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-05-26

Languages: en

W Power project videopresentation

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/media/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2019-11-22

Languages: en

Irish Thematic Seminar Week Online: Introductory Session

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/media/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-04-01

Languages: en

Creating Emotional Connections via Branding & Digital Storytelling - Nicola Barrett

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/media/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-03-30

Languages: en

Panel Discussions: Role Models & Peer Networks

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/media/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-03-30

Languages: en

How to commercialise your know how & experience by Meg O'Gara

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/media/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-03-30

Languages: en

Company Presentation Video: From Ashes to New Rise - Building New Traditions and Business.

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/media/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-10-04

Languages: en

Company Presentation Video: From Periphery to Global Markets - Birch Sap from Eastern Finland.

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/media/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-10-04

Languages: en

Panel Discussion: The Peer-to-Peer Networking Programme

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/media/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-10-06

Languages: en

Panel Discussion regarding the W-Power Innovation Platform: Outcome and future aspects.

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://w-power.interreg-npa.eu/media/

Publication date: 2022-11-14

Document date: 2021-10-06

Languages: en

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2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Northern Periphery and Arctic

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2023-11-02

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152 / 152 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

779 / 779 (100%)

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Empowering women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities

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