Introduction to Third Call for Proposals National Information Day 28 novembre 2017, Torino Change date and place!! Introduction to Third Call for Proposals Noemi Giordano e Rita Bertocco

Agenda What is Interreg Cornerstones of Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Italy in Central Europe Framework of Third Call Support measures

€ What is Interreg? 107 Interreg is part of EU Cohesion policy and the main instrument for cooperation beyond borders to ensure territorial cohesion. € 107 Budget Programmes Results Priorities 10.1 billion EUR available for funding Cooperation is funded in 107 cross-border, transnational and interregional programmes Focus on results and simplification Up to 4 thematic priorities defined to maximise the impact of the available EU funding The financial framework: Interreg has less than 3% of total funds available for cohesion policy. These 10.1 billion EUR are shared across 107 cooperation programmes. Programmes are limited to 4 thematic priorities to maximise the impact of their funds.

Role of Interreg? Vision and mission Interreg establishes cooperation beyond borders as an important instrument for overcoming shared challenges in European cities and regions. We inspire cooperation beyond borders by funding and encouraging knowledge exchange - for professionals that jointly work on shared challenges to improve life in European cities and regions. With the rather limited funding and scope of Interreg in mind (see previous slide): What is the vision and mission of Interreg as a whole?

Capacity building and testing Feasibility and investment preparation role of interreg Capacity building and testing Feasibility and investment preparation Interreg Mainstreaming Jaspers and other technical assistance Structural & investment funds In addition to the previous slide: The positioning of Interreg in the cohesion policy „funding chain“.

Interreg Programmes These are just few of the 107 programmes in Europe… Many Interreg cross-border and transnational programmes harmonised their branding since 2015. Expect to see Interreg more often all across Europe. ;) Please make sure you check what other projects are out there, also beyond CENTRAL EUROPE. The MA/JS has regular exchanges with other programmes to promote synergies and to avoid overlaps.” The behind message is: “do not duplicate your project in more programmes”

Agenda What is Interreg Cornerstones of Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Italy in Central Europe Framework of Third Call Support measures

key figures 85 projects funded in 2 calls (160m EUR ERDF) Call 3 launched on 21 September 2017 Present the key figures related to the programme area

What we fund Where do we stand? 85 transnational projects, worth 160m EUR ERDF, are implementing smart solutions facing challenges shared across central European regions in the fields of: Environment & Culture Innovation Low Carbon Transport 160m EUR ERDF, 2 calls (2015 and 2016) with a high demand of TN cooperation on the ground and 900+ partners involved P1 from advanced manufacturing to entrepreneurship; P2 from energy efficiency of public buildings to integrated urban mobility; P3 from air quality to industrial and archaeological heritage to food waste; P4 from sustainable mobility to integrated logistics Allocated funds: P1 43,4 M€; P2 34 M€; P3 63,7 M€; P4 17 M€

Agenda What is Interreg Cornerstones of Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Italy in Central Europe Framework of Third Call Support measures

Italy in central europe (1) Organizzato in due fasi (12.04.2015-15.04.2015/;28.09.2015-04.12.2015) 620 progetti candidati e 35 progetti approvati (aprile 2016); tasso di successo medio alla seconda fase 39,3 %; allocazione ~70,5 milioni € FESR

Italy in central europe (4) Organizzato in 1 fase; 210 progetti candidati e 50 progetti approvati (marzo 2017); tasso di successo medio 23,8 %; allocazione ~90 milioni € FESR Numero di proposte ricevute e finanziate

Italy in central europe (2) I partner italiani: natura giuridica 1° bando 65 partner 11 capofila: 10 pubblici – 1 privato 93 partner 21 capofila: 19 pubblici – 2 privati

Italy in central europe (3) Progetti approvati – presenze per Regione (1° bando)

Italy in central europe (5) Progetti approvati – presenze per Regione (2° bando)

Italy in central europe (6) Dettaglio per Priorità per Regione (1°-2°bando)

Italy in central europe (7) Dettaglio per Priorità per Regione (1°-2°bando)

Italy in central europe (8) Dettaglio per Priorità per Regione (1°-2°bando)

Italy in central europe (9) Dettaglio per Priorità per Regione (1°-2°bando)

Agenda What is Interreg Cornerstones of Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Italy in Central Europe Framework of Third Call Support measures

FRAMEWORK of third call € 9 ERDF Priorities Specific objectives Focused Indicatively around 60 million EUR All 4 priorities are open Open to proposals in 9 specific objectives Focus on pre-defined topics in some SOs Co-financing rate Procedure eMS Duration Change the co-financing rate according to country!! Up to 85 percent of co-financing Submission of full applications in one step Submission through online system only 21 September 2017 to 25 January 2018

project characteristics At least 3 financing partners from 3 countries: at least two of them located in the programme area. Recommended maximum size is 12 partners. On average around 2 million EUR total project budget (in the range of 1-5 million EUR, smaller or larger projects acceptable in exceptional cases) Recommended project duration is 24 to 36 months (latest possible end date 31 December 2021) €

Priorities and Specific objectives THEMATIC FOCUS IN THIRD CALL THEMATIC FOCUS IN THIRD CALL THEMATIC FOCUS IN THIRD CALL THEMATIC FOCUS IN THIRD CALL Present the 4 programme priorities and mention that there are 10 specific objectives, some of them closed and focused. More information on this will be provided in the presentation of the JS. CLOSED IN THIRD CALL

Indicative ERDF allocation (m EUR) Budget of THIRD CALL Indicative Budget Priority Indicative ERDF allocation (m EUR) INNOVATION 20 LOW-CARBON 10 NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES TRANSPORT Total 60 Overall ERDF budget allocation to the call and allocation per priority may be adapted

Application Package Call Announcement Application Manual Application Form ‘Legal basis’ of the call Comprehensive overview Detailed instructions and guidance Composed of 5 parts 7 annexes Offline template For information only (submission in eMS) Annex 1 Suggestions: To read carefully the entire AM, including part C that contains useful hints on how to develop a project idea into a successful application Annex 1 contains detailed information for each SO, including examples of actions. This is of particular importance for understanding the thematic focus of the concerned SOs

Agenda What is Interreg Cornerstones of Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Italy in Central Europe Framework of Third Call Support measures

Information and training events Support measures Information and Support Web-based Information and training events One-to-one guidance Website (including FAQs) Ideas and partner search: CENTRAL EUROPE online community and LinkedIn Webinars and Q/A sessions Tutorials in CENTRAL EUROPE YouTube channel National Contact Points Joint Secretariat Helpdesk National Information Days Transnational Thematic Workshops No pre-check of proposals! NID: open to all applicants; they normally consist of an info-session in national language followed by a thematic session in English; implemented jointly by NCPs and JS. Settings may vary from country to country TTW: addressing in particular project developers (LAs); four consecutive workshops on innovation, energy, environment and culture, transport; technical information and guidance/training On the basis of feedbacks from applicants, the so called “individual consultations” – i.e. structured appointments with the JS to discuss proposals in general terms – have been substituted by in depth thematic discussions within thematic workshops and webinars + Q/A sessions. Tomorrow’s pitch will already be a good occasion to start thematic discussions JS help-desk will be both for general issues, including thematic guidance, and for eMS www.interreg-central.eu/apply

Support measures Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Community: Register for free Search project ideas and become a partner Submit project ideas and find partners More information on www.interreg-central.eu/community