INTERREG EUROPE

The interregional cooperation programme - INTERREG EUROPE - Innovation and Environment Regions of Europe Sharing Solutions

The interregional cooperation programme 2014-2020, ‘INTERREG EUROPE’, is currently being shaped. Its objective is to help European regions to design and implement regional policies and programmes more effectively, in particular the EU Structural and Investment Funds programmes for Growth and Jobs, but also, where relevant, the programmes under th eEuropean Territorial Cooperation (ETC) goal. The programme aims to do so through enabling exchange of experience, knowledge and good practices among relevant stakeholders from different European regions. The programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Status

running

Target Group

Organizations

Activities

Demonstration and investment activities, Dissemination, Documentation activities, Exchange activities, Market (preparation) activities, Promotion and Networking activities, Re-funding activities, Research activities, Travel activities

Subjects

Source Regions

European Union

Source Countries

Eligible Regions

European Union

Eligible Countries

Norway, Switzerland

Grant Types

Funding Bodies

Languages

English

Support Types

Deadline Date

Programme

Programme Owner

Managing Authority

About

Services

Website

http://www.interreg4c.eu/

Legal Source

Supporting Programme

Resources

Refering Grants

Annual

yes

Focus

Themes

The programme will address four thematic objectives:
• Strengthening research, technological development and innovation
• Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs
• Supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors
• Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency

Duration

2014-2020

Proposal Submission

Actions:

• interregional cooperation projects which allow partners from the different EU Member States, Norway and Switzerland to work together on a shared regional policy issue under the four thematic objectives supported. By adopting successful approaches from other project partners, the regions involved in these projects should improve the way their programmes and policies are implemented.
• The programme will provide assistance to all European regions through policy learning platforms covering the four thematic objectives. These platforms will offer services such as individual advice, peer reviews, thematic seminars and recommendations on the design and implementation of Structural and Investment Funds programmes.

Terms And Conditions

Legal basis: Council Regulation No 1083/2006: legal background for Cohesion Policy, Council and Parliament Regulation No 1080/2006: legal background for ERDF, Commission Regulation No 1828/2006: rules for implementing Cohesion Policy funds

Budget

€359 million

Available Calls

Total Funding Amount

Selection Criteria

Open To

Eligibility

The programme covers the whole territory of the European Union (EU), Norway and Switzerland.

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