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

1Funding for transnational cooperation projects

2Opportunities to collaborate across borders and regions

3Access to guidance, support services, and project management tools

4Potential to capitalise outputs into larger, high-impact initiatives

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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