I3 Instrument Support Facility virtual event: "How the I3 Instrument supports the industrial transition: leveraging the I3 Instrument to boost local economies"

The Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument, supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), offers a powerful mechanism to promote industrial transformation across European regions. By funding interregional projects that align local strengths with Europe’s strategic priorities, I3 Instrument enables regions to modernise industries, diversify economies, and connect to European value chains in areas such as the green transition, digitalisation, health, and advanced manufacturing. 

For regional development agencies (RDAs), I3 Instrument provides a concrete tool to guide territories through complex transitions while ensuring that innovation delivers tangible local impact. It empowers them to act as strategic innovation brokers, connecting ecosystems across borders and translating cooperation into economic opportunity.

This session will showcase how regional development agencies are leveraging I3 Instrument to modernise industries, promote SME innovation, and strengthen regional ecosystems. Featuring real-life examples that highlight:

• Practical approaches to managing industrial transformation through I3 Instrument;
• Stakeholder engagement and governance models;
• Green and digital transition strategies across key sectors;
• Lessons and success stories from active interregional projects.

The event will feature interactive tools such as Slido polls and an open discussion segment to ensure participant engagement and knowledge exchange.