Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE programme
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE provides funding for transnational cooperation projects to make Central Europe more resilient and interconnected.
Target Customer
Regional and local authorities, public institutions, NGOs, universities and research organisations, and other organisations in Central Europe seeking EU funding for transnational cooperation projects.
Key Differentiator
Strategic calls for capitalisation to reduce border effects; four thematic priorities (Smart, Green, Connected, Governance); cross-border and transnational collaboration across multiple national borders with dedicated support (Project gateway, Jems, National Contact Points, Joint Secretariat).
Implementation Timeline
Capitalisation call open until 27 November 2025 (16:00 CET); Call launched 29 September 2025; assessment in 1H 2026; selection of proposals in Summer 2026.
Pain Points
- 1Border-related coordination and cooperation challenges across a complex regional area with multiple national borders.
- 2Limited access to funding for transnational cooperation projects that address Central Europe’s challenges.
- 3Need to capitalise on outputs and results from existing projects to maximise impact and visibility.
Key Features
- 1Open calls for proposals and strategic calls for capitalisation
- 2Project gateway and Partner map to manage and seed collaborations
- 3Jems application and monitoring system
- 4Support infrastructure including National Contact Points and Joint Secretariat
- 5News, publications, and monitoring/assessment processes for project results and capitalisation
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Funding approved and implemented for transnational cooperation projects
- 2Projects addressing central European priorities (Smart, Green, Connected, Governance)
- 3Reduced border effects through capitalisation and cross-border collaboration
- 4Public visibility and replication of outputs via Operations of Strategic Importance
- 5EU ERDF funding lifecycle managed from calls to project results (including capitalisation outcomes)
Competitive Advantages
- 1Access to EU funding for transnational cooperation across Central Europe
- 2Structured capitalisation framework to maximise impact and reduce border effects
- 3Comprehensive support ecosystem (Jems, Partner map, Project gateway, National Contact Points, Joint Secretariat)
- 4Clear priority areas and thematic scope aligned with central European challenges
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
European Union funding programme that supports transnational cooperation to make Central Europe more resilient to cross-border challenges.
Target Market
Regional and local governments, public authorities, NGOs, universities, research organisations, and cross-border/transnational project applicants in Central Europe.
Unique Value Proposition
A four-priority, EU-funded platform for transnational cooperation with dedicated tools (Jems, project gateway, partner map) and strategic capitalisation calls to reduce border effects and scale up successful outputs.
Technical Requirements
Use of the Jems application system; access to the Project gateway and Partner map; engagement with national contact points and the Joint Secretariat.
Pricing Model
Funding model supported by EU ERDF; no explicit product price listed. Notable budget figures: 207 million EUR available ERDF funding; indicative 23 million EUR budget for the capitalisation call.
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