As part of the Support Services for EU Smart communities, the European Commission has the goal to “Increase Digitalisation Awareness & Readiness of EU Communities”. The aim of this initiative is to support EU communities at the early stages or that have not yet begun their digital transformation journey by providing resources, best practices, and training to develop digital strategies.

RISE - Research Institute of Sweden and The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR - SKR) are contributing to this initiative as a member of the Smart Communities Network: the network of networks endorsed by the European Commission, whose primary goal is to involve all EU local communities in the European green and digital transformation.

On April 28th, 2025, with the support of a consortium of organisations,  RISE - Research Institute of Sweden and The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR - SKR)   held a hybrid dissemination session to engage with their cities and local communities and enhance the awareness and preparedness of Finnish communities in their digital and green transition journey.

Above you can find the presentation that was displayed during the session.

Find all the details about the event here

As a follow-up to this hybrid event, online training sessions, which provided a practical approach to the topics covered during the event held on April 28th, 2025, are organised:

The three online training sessions are as follows:

Phase 1 | Planning

In this session, explore how digitalisation can advance the EU Green Deal’s objectives. Gain insights into planning your digital strategy using the LORDIMAS tool and develop a roadmap tailored to your community’s needs.
 

Phase 2 | Preparation

This session focuses on the infrastructure needed to bring your digitalisation roadmap to life. Learn how to implement Local Digital Platforms and Twins using Minimum Interoperability Mechanisms and open-source tools.

Phase 3 | Empowerment

Discover how the Living-in.EU community and its network can support your green and digital transition through shared knowledge, EU tools, and peer exchange. Gain insights into funding opportunities and the application process.