Current programme status Christopher Parker, Joint Secretariat Akureyri, Iceland - September 29th, 2016

The Programme Area

Vision To counteract the overwhelming challenges, the Programme will help to generate vibrant, competitive and sustainable communities by harnessing innovation, expanding the capacity for entrepreneurship, and seizing the unique growth initiatives and opportunities of the Northern and Arctic regions in a resource-efficient way.

The Programme Mind-set = Intervention logic 1 Programme Area specific challenges and opportunities 2 Selected interventions 3 Tangible results or solutions => Measurable changes at Programme Area level

Approved Projects 1. Call: 13 projects approved Preparatory call: 29 projects approved

Distribution of main projects 10 projects in Priority Axis 1 – Total 16 7 projects in Priority Axis 2 - Total 16 3 projects in Priority Axis 3 – Total 11 5 projects in Priority Axis 4 – Total 11

Distribution by theme & source

Basic Facts about 4th call 4th CALL opened: 1st May 2016 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th November 2016 MC has committed approximately 48% of the programme funding to 25 projects. DECISION DATE: TBC in early 2017

Impact of Brexit? 24th June, Joint statement from Tusk & Juncker; Business as usual until Art. 50 is triggered 12th August, UK Treasury statement; Already funded projects with UK-partners will continue also beyond Brexit, new (ERDF) applications have to be considered case by case

Impact of Brexit? UK Treasury Autumn Statement November 23rd – outlining UK forecasted financial future position and preparations for next UK budget expected in 2017

Thank you for listening Christopher Parker Christopher.parker@interreg-npa.eu Tel: +45 3283 3782 www.interreg-npa.eu