North Savo meets Hamburg: Towards a stronger and more sustainable Agri-Food Cluster
Savonia University of Applied Sciences representing the North Savo region has started friendship cooperation with the City of Hamburg. The kick-off event brought together key actors from North Savo’s agri-food sector to explore how cluster collaboration can strengthen innovation and better engage decision-makers.
Ponsse Officially Joins Agri-Food Cluster North Savo – A Milestone for Regional Collaboration
Ponsse’s membership now strengthens the ties between forestry and agri-food sectors, creating new opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and growth in North Savo.
Clusters Meet Regions: Two Inspiring Days of Learning, Networking, and Collaboration in Eindhoven
Agri-Food Cluster joined the vibrant Clusters Meet Regions event in Eindhoven, where collaboration, talent, and regional strengths took center stage. The two days were filled with inspiring discussions, new connections, and fresh perspectives on how clusters can spark real innovation across Europe. We’re coming back energized—with new ideas, partnerships, and a renewed drive to make impact happen.
Strengthening Ties Between Kosovo and Finland in Education, Agriculture, and Business
Agri-Food Cluster North Savo’s Cluster Manager, Dr. Ardita Hoxha-Jahja, had the pleasure of meeting with the Finnish Ambassador to Kosovo, Matti Nissinen, and Senior Advisor Jehona Ademaj Sejdiu. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between Kosovo and Finland, particularly in education, agriculture, and business opportunities for North Savo companies in the Kosovo.
Agri-Food Cluster North Savo joins Valio Food 2.0 ecosystem
Savonia International Week: Strengthening Comprehensive Security in Agri-Food
Savonia International Week: Strengthening Comprehensive Security in Agri-Food Savonia International Week brought together experts, academics, and professionals from across Europe to discuss comprehensive security in various sectors, with a special focus on food security and sustainability. Guests from Germany, Kosovo, Austria, France, and Finland participated in insightful discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaborative workshops to address […]
North Savo Cluster meets Africa: Food system perspectives from Zambia 28.3.2025
North Savo Cluster meets Africa: Food system perspectives from Zambia 28.3. Welcome to Internationalization! Expert from the University of Zambia is coming to Northern Savonia and will deliver keynote speech at the Campus Heart of Savonia’s Kuopio campus. Join us to hear and discuss issues related to the African food system and agricultural land use. […]
Strengthening Food Security as Part of Comprehensive Security
At the end of August, the Agri-Food Cluster North Savo participated in the Comprehensive Security Cluster Event, where clusters and ecosystem actors from North Savo’s key areas of vitality provided insights into the sectors’ vitality, regional preparedness, and factors contributing to comprehensive security. The event attracted over 80 participants to the Savonia Campus Heart. The […]
International networking & matchmaking evening 30.11.2023
Time: 30.11.2023 at 16.00–21.45 Place: Microkatu 1, Kuopio – Savonia Campus Sydän Program in Campus Heart: Expo of partners and joint meetings with project actors Welcome to the international climate partners event where you can gain new connections for your organisation and value chain! Representatives from Finland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine will tell about companies in […]
Agri-Food Cluster Goes International 22.3.2023
Agri-food Cluster Goes International event with a special delegation from the Food & Bio Cluster Denmark takes place in Iisalmi on Wednesday, 22 March 2023 at 09:00-15:00 EET In addition to the keynote speakers from Denmark, Britt Sandvad and Anders Skeem, the event will bring together experts from regional organizations to discuss cluster development, potential collaboration between Finland […]