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GIFT

Geographical Indication boosting Food, Non-food and Tourism sectors in Northern areas

What we do

Small producers in the NPA regions often face challenges like remote markets, low visibility, and difficulties in securing fair prices for quality products. The GIFT project helps local food and non-food SMEs stand out by using the EU’s Geographical Indication (GI) system, which links products to their place of origin. Together with partners from Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, the project tests GI applications, connects with tourism, and opens new market opportunities.

Project priority

Innovation

Project period

Start

01.04.2025

End

31.03.2028

Lead Partner

University of Helsinki Ruralia Institute

anne.matilainen@helsinki.fi

Partners

Local Enterprise Office, Donegal County Council

Ministry of Agriculture, Self-Sufficiency, Energy and Environment

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Objective

1.3 Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments

Total Budget

937.312,00 EUR

NPA Co-Financing

609.252,80 EUR

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