1. European Territorial Co-operation (Interreg) European Funding and Collaboration for Health and Wellbeing in Wales 8 th February 2016 Paula MacLachlan - North West Europe - UK Contact Point Filippo Compagni - Atlantic Area - UK Contact Point

2. What is Interreg ? Third Structural Funds Objective (2.8% of ESIF budget) European Territorial Co-operation (ETC) ERDF funding for problems at or caused by national borders Three different strands for 70+ co-operation zones

3. Europe 2020 strategy Cohesion Policy INTERREG Political context: EU2020 – Smart, green, inclusive growth

4. The Interreg strands and main programmes Territorial cooperation objective (A) Cross-border 60 progr. €6.6bn (B) Transnational 15 progr. €2.1bn (C) Interregional 4 progr. Interreg Europe URBACT, ESPON, INTERACT €0.5bn http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/images/cooperation/european-territorial/interreg-budget.png

5. Cross-Border Transnational

6. ETC intervention principles Across all ETC Programmes the UK has ensured: Maximum impact on growth and focussing on results and value for money Promote economic development through innovation, support jobs & growth Tackling shared challenges on climate change and resilience Projects need to be genuinely cross-border / transnational / inter-regional

7. Interreg Europe Covers all EU territory and beyond Up to 75% co-financing Programme funding EUR 359m designed to support policy learning among relevant policy organisations to improve the performance of policies and programmes for regional development Larger partnerships (12 PPs) and smaller budgets Aimed at public policy makers 237 applications in first call 7

8. Interreg Europe Priority axis (TO)Investment priorities 1 - Strengthening research, technological development and innovation (TO1) 1(a) - enhancing research and innovation (R&I) infrastructure and capacities to develop R&I excellence and promoting centres of competence, in particular those of European interest. 1b Promoting business […] investment in innovation and research, and developing links and synergies between enterprises, R&D centres and higher education […] 2 - Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs (TO3) 3(d) - Supporting the capacity of SMEs to engage in growth in regional, national and international markets, and in innovation processes. 3 - Supporting the shift towards a low- carbon economy in all sectors (TO4) 4(e) - Promoting low-carbon strategies for all types of territories, in particular for urban areas, including the promotion of sustainable multi-modal urban mobility and mitigation relevant adaptation measures. 4 - Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency (TO6) 6(c) -conserving, protecting, promoting and developing natural and cultural heritage. 6(g) - supporting industrial transition towards a resource-efficient economy, promoting green growth, eco-innovation and environmental performance management in the public and private sectors. 8 Interreg Europe Priorities

9. A TLANTIC A REA 5 Countries: Portugal, Ireland, *Spain, *France, *UK (*Parts of) Madeira, the Azores, and Canaries Islands United Kingdom: Northern Ireland, Highlands and Islands, South Western Scotland, Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, West Wales and the Valleys, East Wales, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath Area, Dorset and Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. Out of area partners: only if indispensable

10. Filippo Compagni - Atlantic Area UK contact point – EU funds and Health and Well Being – Cardiff 8/02/2016

11. Atlantic Area – Priority 1 Stimulating innovation and competitiveness Creation of an innovation-friendly environment Specific Objective 1.1: Enhancing innovation capacity through cooperation to foster competitiveness Transforming R&D&I into high profit products, processes and services Specific Objective 1.2: Strengthening the transfer of innovation results to facilitate the emergence of new products, services and processes Development of regional innovation chains Development of technology transfer initiatives Enhancement of intersectoral cooperation Indicative types of actions

12. What’s next for the Atlantic Area Programme approved on 17/11/2015 First call expected Spring 2016 Start preparing project ideas and looking for partners Focus on: needs, objectives, impact, results, real change Develop a realistic budget (value for money) Put together an effective partnership: sector, skills, capacity Get in touch with National Contact Point for support

13. NW Europe Cooperation area Characteristics 21% of the EU territory 180 million inhabitants 39,5% of the EU population 307 inhabitants/km2 (that's high!) 75% of the population lives in densely populated, urban areas High levels of industrialisation & economic activity Connectivity problems & issues

14. 101% of Programme budget (€338.4 m) invested in 114 projects involving 1,118 partners 64% of projects invested in infrastructure http://eu.is.not.only.brussels.nweurope.eu

15. NW Europe’s 6 challenges 1.Boosting knowledge flows 2.SMEs’ innovative capabilities 3.Resource and materials efficiency 4.Energy security and supply 5.Vulnerability to climate change events 6.Inclusion

16. Priorities Enhance innovation capacity through international co-operation in North West Europe Reduce GHG emissions in NWE through international cooperation Implement new technologies, services, products and processes to improve resource efficiency

17. Health Projects Life science hub Open data opportunities E-mental health Food industry and healthy ageing Looking for partners… Post rehabilitation Care sector procurement Previously……. Products to support independent living (I-Stay at Home) Biomaterials clusters (BioMatin)

18. Some Health-related Projects ….. Air quality for better health (JOAQUIN) Pharmaceuticals out of waste water (PILLS and NoPills) 14 projects on health and wellbeing themes: http://portal.e-ucare.eu/database/projects/ Previous projects (key word search): http://4b.nweurope.eu/index.php?act=projectsearch

19. What to do next Look at draft Co-operation Programmes and Programme Manual Get a ILL or PNQ from Paula/Filippo (on line system soon), or use the step 1 application form Register your project idea and get on mailing lists. Join Linked-In groups Talk to Contact Points about eligibility and suitability of your ideas Start finding partners and having meetings/developing the ideas into action plans Check Programme websites for updates: workshops, application forms, guidance notes, call dates, surgeries

20. Contact North West Europe – www.nweurope.eu/index.phpwww.nweurope.eu/index.php Atlantic Area – http://atlanticarea.ccdr-n.pt/http://atlanticarea.ccdr-n.pt/ Interreg Europe – www.interregeurope.euwww.interregeurope.eu Espon - www.espon.eu/main/www.espon.eu/main/ URBACT – www.urbact.eu/en/about-urbactwww.urbact.eu/en/about-urbact 20

21. UK Contact Points NW Europe Paula MacLachlan 01275 876734 07825523335 paula@interreg.org.uk Paula.maclachlan@com munities.gsi.gov.uk Atlantic Area Filippo Compagni 0776 5896770 filippo.compagni@com munities.gsi.gov.uk