Interreg Europe
Interreg Europe is a programme that helps european regional and local governments by creting opportunities to share solutions, ideas and learnings of experiences. This supports the impact of innovations and investments of governments, as well as improvements of their strategies.
The actions supported are:
- Research and innovation
- Small and medium-sized enterprises competitiveness
- Low-carbon economy
- Environment and resource efficiency
With a total budget of €358 million for the 2021-2027 period, Interreg Europe provides funding for cooperation projects that focus on key areas of regional development, including research and innovation, competitiveness and SMEs, low-carbon economy, environment and resource efficiency, and better governance. The program requires that funded projects involve at least two partner regions from different EU countries, ensuring a diverse and cross-border approach to regional development.
The program provides a valuable platform for regions to learn from each other’s experiences and to work together to find solutions to common challenges. The program supports the exchange of good practices, the development of joint action plans, and the implementation of policy reforms, all of which contribute to improving the implementation of regional policies and programs.
Interreg Europe is open to a wide range of public and private sector organizations, including regional and local authorities, universities and research institutes, business support organizations, and non-profit organizations. Through its funding and support, Interreg Europe contributes to strengthening the capacity of regional actors to tackle common challenges and to promote sustainable regional development across Europe.
In summary, Interreg Europe is a significant funding program that fosters cooperation and exchange of best practices among European regions, with the goal of promoting regional development and addressing common challenges in a cross-border context. The program provides a valuable platform for regional actors to share knowledge and experiences and to work together to achieve sustainable development goals.
Selected Interreg Europe References
