The LISÄ project builds bridges between nature and wellbeing. The aim is to create desirable nature-based wellbeing services with local companies.

LISÄ aims to strengthen the role of nature in wellbeing industry. The goal of the project is to develop high-quality nature-based concepts in collaboration with existing and aspiring businesses. Through capacity building, we aspire to position South Savo among the leading areas of green wellbeing both in Finland and internationally.

Core activities:​

  1. Sharing knowledge about nature-based methods and nature’s effects into human health and wellbeing
  2. Supporting SMEs in creating nature-based wellbeing services
  3. Branding South Savo’s high-expertise in nature-based entrepreneurship through an engaging marketing campaign
  4. Providing wellbeing businesses with no prior experience in nature-based methods with an opportunity to integrate the methods in their current business
  5. Positioning South Savo among the leading areas in the field of nature-based wellbeing internationally

More information

Kati Kiiski
Project Manager
kati.kiiski@xamk.fi
+358 50 408 4864

Johanna Hirvonen
Principal Lecturer
johanna.hirvonen@xamk.fi
+358 40 546 9262

Pirjo Hakala
RDI Specialist
pirjo.hakala@xamk.fi
+358 40 486 0591

Eevamari Lahtinen
RDI Specialist
eevamari.lahtinen@xamk.fi
+358 50 428 3997

 

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Facts

LISÄ - Added value to the development of rural areas with nature-oriented services of high competence

1 January 2024 – 30 April 2026

Project partners

Lead partner: Xamk

Focus areas: Sustainable wellbeing

Budget

Total budget: € 492432

XAMK part of the total budget: € 140695

Financiers and main source of funding: South Savo Regional Council, the Just Transition Fund (JTF)