Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a

Last updated: 15.7.2025
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The Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Strand 2a call provides crucial financial and advisory support to foster interregional innovation projects across Europe. It specifically targets investments in shared or complementary smart specialisation areas, with a strong emphasis on integrating less developed regions into EU value chains. The program aims to accelerate the demonstration, market uptake, and commercialisation of mature innovations, primarily through strategic investments in companies, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

Who is Funded

This section details the types of entities eligible for funding under the Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a program, outlining its geographical focus and overarching objectives to foster innovation and cohesion across European regions.

What is Funded

This section describes the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for support under the Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a program, along with details on eligible costs and the required maturity level of funded innovations.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides details on the financial nature of the support offered by the Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a program, including the types of financial instruments, funding amounts, and typical project durations.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases of the Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a program.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the step-by-step process for submitting proposals to the Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a call, detailing the required documentation and the evaluation methodology.

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a funding program, providing transparency on its mandate and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

70% of total eligible costs; 100% for Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP).

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

31,213,426.5 €

Deadline

Deadline:

17.10.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States, EEA countries, and countries associated with the I3 Instrument, with a specific focus on interregional investments involving less developed regions and outermost regions.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Renewable Energy, Energy Production and Supply, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Agriculture and Agribusiness

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Companies, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), public administrations, regional innovation ecosystems, academia, and research organizations.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

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

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

EISMEA

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