1. 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

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

3. € 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.

4. 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?

5. 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“.

6. 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”

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

8. 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

9. 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€

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

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

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. 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 to 25 January 2018

22. 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) €

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

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

27. 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

28. Support measures Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Community: Register for free
Search project ideas and become a partner
Submit project ideas and find partners
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