Fostering joint innovation investments across EU regions: public funding for interregional innovation

Join our virtual event to explore the range of public funding instruments designed to support interregional innovation collaboration. 

Learn how these instruments align with different stages of the innovation journey, from early strategic cooperation to advancing prototypes towards market readiness. 

We will provide a comparative overview of initiatives such as Interreg Europe, Interreg macroregional programmes, the I3 Instrument, and Horizon Europe’s European Innovation Ecosystems, highlighting their objectives, thematic focus, and practical application. Participants will also gain insights from real-world examples, including the Innovation Express Call Scheme and the VInnovate Call 2024, and discover practical guidance on navigating available opportunities to drive impactful joint investments across Europe.

Objectives of the Session  

• Familiarise participants with various funding sources available for supporting interregional innovation projects.
• Share the experiences of practitioners involved in interregional initiatives focused on joint innovation investments using ERDF funds.
• Showcase novel ERDF-supported instruments, such as the Innovation Express Call 2024 and the VInnovate Call 2024 that promote collaboration across EU regions.
• Explore how practitioners can effectively navigate and leverage these funding opportunities to drive interregional innovation.