Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a

Last updated: 15.7.2025
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The Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a program focuses on strengthening innovation ecosystems across Europe, particularly by integrating actors from less developed regions into established EU value chains. This initiative provides essential financial and advisory support, enabling innovations to advance from development to successful commercialisation and scale-up, actively working to reduce Europe's innovation divide.

Who is Funded by Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a

This section provides comprehensive details on who is eligible for the Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a funding, including specific applicant types, required geographic scope for project activities, and the overarching objectives that guide the program.

What is Funded by Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a

This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that qualify for Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a funding. It details the specific sectors supported, explains which costs are eligible, and clarifies the required maturity level of projects.

Type and Scope of Funding for Interregional Innovation Investments

This section details the financial parameters of the Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a program, including the types of financial instruments available, the funding amounts and rates, and general information regarding project duration.

Conditions and Requirements for Interregional Innovation Investments

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries of the Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a program, covering aspects from application terms to consortium rules and other significant provisions.

Application Procedure for Interregional Innovation Investments

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of the Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a program, from submission steps and documentation to the evaluation and award channels. It ensures clarity on how applications are processed and decisions are communicated.

This section outlines the primary legal and official documents that establish and govern the Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

100% co-funding rate for Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total Budget: 36,000,000 € for 2024

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (focus on integrating innovation actors from less developed regions into EU value chains, involving cross-border collaboration with more developed regions)

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Healthcare, Research and Development, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Service Sector, Tourism, Construction and Building Materials, Textile and Apparel Industry, Consumer Goods Industry

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Innovation actors, companies, SMEs, public research institutions, financial institutions, government bodies, and final users involved in interregional innovation.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Commercialization, Scaling, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

Additional Partners:

S3 Community of Practice (smart specialisation), EIB Group (for loans), Venture Capitals (for investment needs)

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