hakijaryhmiin

Hakijaryhmä means “group of applicants” in Finnish, and hakijaryhmiin is the illative plural form meaning “into applicant groups.” The term is used in official Finnish texts to refer to groups that submit applications for funding, licenses, or other program opportunities, rather than individual applicants.

Hakijaryhmiin typically consist of organizations such as universities, research institutes, companies, associations, public bodies, or other legally formed entities. The concept supports collaborative, multi-actor projects and can include cross-sector partnerships, networks, or consortia. In many contexts, the participating entities work together to prepare and implement a project, often pooling expertise, resources, and facilities.

In calls for proposals and program guidelines, the term delineates who is eligible to apply as a group and how the partnership should be structured. Applications are usually submitted as a joint effort that lists the member organizations, defines roles and responsibilities, and includes a governance arrangement. A lead applicant is often required, and there is typically a joint budget with details on co-financing and resource contributions from each member.

Evaluation of hakijaryhmiin focuses on the group’s collective capacity to deliver the project, the complementarity and added value of the partners, and the overall feasibility and risk management of the consortium. Eligibility criteria, partnership requirements, and scoring may vary by programme, so prospective applicants should consult the specific guidelines for precise definitions and obligations. The term is common in Finnish public administration and in European-funded programmes, where structured groups are used to enhance collaboration and project impact.