Northern Netherlands Alliance (SNN)

The Northern Netherlands Alliance (SNN) is a partnership of the three northern provinces (Drenthe, Fryslân, Groningen) and their four largest cities (Assen, Emmen, Groningen, Leeuwarden). Its mission is to stimulate, facilitate, and connect people, ideas, and ambitions to foster regional development. SNN manages various subsidy programs for individuals and businesses, focusing on areas like innovation, investment, training, and digitalization. They also serve as a Management Authority for European funds, including the European Regional Development Fund (EFRO), Just Transition Fund (JTF), and Common Agricultural Policy (GLB), representing the region's interests in The Hague and Brussels.