Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2025 - Express your interest now!

Organised by the European Commission’s I3 Instrument Support Facility, in collaboration with European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO), the Forum will bring together decision makers, innovation practitioners, regional authorities, and I3 project partners from across Europe. 
Together, we will explore the impact of the I3 Instrument, share best practices, and foster stronger interregional cooperation.

Now in its third year, the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument is playing a vital role in building resilient regional value chains and accelerating innovation through interregional collaboration. The Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2025 is your opportunity to see how these interregional investments are being put into practice, and to understand what they mean for Europe’s innovation future.

Why participate?

• Gain insights from high-level policy discussions and panel debates on aligning the I3 Instrument with Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) and other funding mechanisms.
• Engage directly with I3 project coordinators to learn from implementation experiences, identify synergies, and explore future opportunities for collaboration.
• Network with regional leaders, innovator s, and EU institutions to co-shape the future of interregional innovation.

Express your interest here

Learn more and discover the agenda on Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2025 webpage.

I3 Instrument Coordinators’ Day, 25 September 2025

I3 Coordinators’ Day, I3 discussion groups and the Capacity Building Heroes working group meeting will take place the day after the Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2025. These meetings are dedicated only to I3 project coordinators and members of the discussion groups.