Interreg VI

Improving the effectiveness of regional development policies and programs through interregional cooperation

Interreg VI is a European Territorial Cooperation key instrument of the European Union. This European Union initiative aims to improve the effectiveness of regional development policies and programs through interregional cooperation. It focuses on sharing solutions and exchanging experiences to enhance policy implementation and address common challenges across Europe.

Objective of the funding
Interreg VI aims to stimulate innovative cooperation between (border) regions, to make Europe smarter and greener and to reduce economic differences between regions. The funding encourages knowledge sharing, policy learning, and the transfer of good practices among European regions. Examples include projects in the field of (eco-)innovation, sustainable energy and efficient use of resources.

Interreg grant programs
Interreg provides grants from a number of programs, each with a specific objective. The programs are subdivided by the size of the cooperation area and by regions in Europe. For the 2021-2027 period, Interreg has been divided into several strands, each focusing on different types of regional cooperation:

  • Cross-Border Cooperation (Interreg A): supports cooperation between border regions
  • Transnational Cooperation (Interreg B): involves regions from several countries forming larger areas
  • Interregional Cooperation (Interreg C): enhances the effectiveness of Cohesion Policy
  • Outermost Regions Cooperation (Interreg D): focuses on cooperation involving the EU’s outermost regions
  • Interreg IPA CBC: supports cross-border cooperation between EU Member States and candidate or potential candidate countries
  • Interreg NEXT: implements programs at the EU’s external borders
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Interreg VI in short

Intended audience Intended audience

Regional and local governments, educational and research institutes, NGOs, companies, sectoral agencies.

Funding type Funding type

Public Funding.

Total budget Total budget

Approximately 8 billion euros (2021-2027).

Budget per program type Budget per program type

Cross-border cooperation: 72.2% of the total budget; transnational cooperation 18.2%; Interregional cooperation 6.1% and outermost regions cooperation 3.5%.

Project type Project type

Policy learning, capacity building, cross-border and transnational cooperation and good practices transfer projects.

Project costs covered Project costs covered

Up to 80% depending on the legal status of the project partner.

Interreg VI themes

  • Health
  • Environment
  • Research & education
  • Transport & mobility
  • Sustainable energy
  • Efficient use of natural resources and materials

Is your project eligible for funding?

Interreg VI is suitable for a wide range of projects that focus on interregional cooperation and policy improvement.

  • This includes projects to enhance research and innovation, promote SME competitiveness, support the low-carbon economy, and improve environment and resource efficiency.
  • Projects must involve partners from multiple regions and focus on policy learning and sharing best practices.

How can PNO Innovation help you with your Interreg application?

At PNO Innovation we can support you in crafting a strong Interreg funding application by leveraging our experts’ industry and funding expertise. Through our extensive network, finding and connecting with suitable project partners is straightforward and efficient. We can also help you manage your funding project and provide strategic advice to align your project with the Interreg program objectives.

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