E-campaign Lapland – for sustainable entrepreneurship!
The project develops Bergbodarna in Dorotea into a living mountain hut with activities that promote Swedish mountain hut culture, nature experiences and the tourism industry.
Purpose and goals
The purpose of the project is:
to strengthen young people's entrepreneurial skills and future belief in Lapland by developing a local version of the E-campaign focusing on sustainable business, circular economy, and collaboration with the business community.
The goal of the project is:
The goal of the project is to implement a regional pilot of the E campaign in two municipalities and, through a follow-up report with an analysis of the implementation, create sustainable structures for further development of young entrepreneurship in the area.
About the project
The E-campaign in Lapland is a project aimed at strengthening young people's entrepreneurial skills, future belief, and knowledge about sustainable business. By working practically with business ideas linked to the global goals, students in grades 7–9 have the opportunity to develop their ideas and turn them into reality.
The project is based on the established concept of the E-campaign, where students in teams start and run their own businesses for a limited period. The focus is on identifying local needs and opportunities, as well as creating value in their own local environment. The work is carried out in close collaboration with local businesses and entrepreneurs, which gives students insight into working life and strengthens the connection between school and business.
The project contributes to increasing young people's self-confidence and shows that there are opportunities to create their future in rural areas. By building networks and creating a structure for long-term collaboration between school, business, and the non-profit sector, the foundation is laid for continued work with entrepreneurship in the region's schools.
From the Project Application
”The need ultimately concerns strengthening young people's belief in the future, entrepreneurship, and willingness to contribute to their hometown in a sustainable and circular way – so that Lapland continues to be a viable region with local engagement, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.”
About the project
Project period
2026-03-30 – Ongoing
Project owner
STARTcentrum Social Impact Economic Association
Project Manager
Maria Carlén
mia.carlen@startcentrum.se
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About financing
Granted project support
189,552 kronor
Co-financing Leader Lapland 2030
93,362 kronor
Total financing
282,914 kronor
In addition to the above, the project estimates to contribute with voluntary engagement valued at approximately 118,800 SEK.
Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Agricultural Fund
LAG board's decision justification
The LAG board decided to prioritize the project as it aims to strengthen young people's
entrepreneurial skills and future belief through sustainable business in
collaboration between school and business. The project targets young people in several
municipalities and aims for long-term capacity building. It is assessed to contribute to
Leader Lapland's goal of strengthening local entrepreneurship and creating
opportunities to live and work where one thrives.