Oulu2026 Projects
We have several ongoing projects that support our activities as the European Capital of Culture. These projects span various themes, from digital innovation and cultural accessibility to environmental consciousness and community engagement. Below is an expanded overview of some of the key ongoing and completed projects:
Ongoing projects
Arctic Food Plus
2024-2026
Arctic Food Plus -project developes arctic gastronomy and tourism in the Northern Ostrobothnia. The project aims to create new collaborations between food producers, tourism entrepreneurs and other stakeholders.
Creative Triangle
2024-2025
The Creative Triangle project focuses on developing cooperation between creators of art and culture, program and event services, and tourism services. The project aims to foster business activities and enhance regional vitality.
Hybrid Producer 2026
2023-2025
In the Hybrid Producer project digital solutions are being developed on how live events can be experienced vicariously from the comfort of one’s sofa.
Completed Projects
Equal Oulu2026
2023 – 2025
The project supports municipalities and cultural actors in the third sector in implementing cultural services equally. It also encourages minority groups to participate more actively in the planning and implementation of those services.
PUUSTIA!
2023- 2024
The Puustia project by the European Capital of Culture enhances the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Cultural Experience Guides
2021 – 2023
The Cultural Experience Guides project aimed to create new business and job opportunities at the intersection of culture, natural destinations, and the tourism industry.
Northern Stories Project
2023 – 2024
The project collects fascinating stories from the Oulu2026 region and explores ways to present them both on-site and digitally.
MaKuRu
2022 – 2023
The MaKuRu project aimed to advance the food culture and travelling in North Ostrobothnia, as part of the preparations for the European Capital of Culture.