Livelihoods in Transformation (ELMO2) — South Savo’s provincial implementation project aims to promote the implementation of the smart specialisation strategy and the renewal of livelihoods in the region. The project promotes the participation of provincial actors in RDI cooperation in the province, between provinces (in the regions of Eastern and Northern Finland) and internationally. In addition, the project produces materials and develops new operating methods and solutions for the development of livelihoods and operating environments through the added value of internationalisation and digitalisation. As a result of the project, investments and investments in RDI activities by Etelä-Savo companies and RDI operators will increase. Companies’ international know-how will increase and the new partnerships created in the project will increase the effectiveness of RDI activities. South Savo’s RDI resources and innovation platforms will be used more efficiently and the RDI resource base of new network partnerships/small operators will expand. The best practices, operating models and solutions tested in the project will be implemented in South Savo. South Savo’s national and international recognition as an agile, knowledgeable and intelligent operating environment and a reliable regional partner will increase significantly.