1. Danube Transnational Programme – opportunities for cooperation Bucharest 15.10.2015

2. Summary Background information Mission and Programme Area Budget and Expected Results Examples of indicative actions

3. DTP thematic portofolio and mission DTP opportunities for cooperation Contribute to a higher degree of territorial cohesion Act as policy driver towards positive change Develop policy frameworks, tools, services and concrete pilot investments

4. DPT opportunities for cooperation Geographical eligibility: Danube region:14 countries – 114 million inhabitants 9 EU MS: DE*, AT, SK, SI, CZ, HU, RO, BG, HR 5 NON-EU MS: RS, BiH, MNE, UA*, MD

5. DTP opportunities for cooperation Available funds  ERDF = 202,095,405 Euro  IPA = 19,829,192 Euro  ENI = tbd __________________________________ Total budget 262,989,839 Euro 85% EU support 15% national co-financing 1st CfP: 40% = 83.5 M euro  ERDF - 76 M euro  IPA - 7.5 M euro

6. DTP opportunities for cooperation DTP mission DTP supports the policy integration in the Danube area below the EU-level and above the national level in specific fields of action. Transnational projects should therefore influence national/ regional/ local policies (“policy drivers”). DTP fosters transnational cooperation tackling major issues with a view to ensure territorial integration and to create the conditions for competitiveness and economic growth in the region. DTP supports coordination at regional level to improve strategic management in complementarity with EUSDR targets and actions.

7. DTP opportunities for cooperation Key principles DTP supports projects with real transnational character and strong result-oriented approach.  Transnational relevance of the topic  Delivery of concrete, measurable and durable outputs in response to identified challenges  Quality of the partnership  Efficiency in terms of mobilised resources  Integrated territorial approach  Contribution to sustainable development  Reducing administrative burden for applicants

8. Target Group Legal Status : regional and national public institutions/authorities bodies governed by public law EGTCs international organizations and private bodies Thematic scope: sectorial and regional development agencies, networks, clusters and associations, research and development institutions, universities with research facilities, business support organisation NGOs, private enterprises including SME DTP opportunities for cooperation

9. Private bodies whose main scope of activity consists of PM, communication, financial monitoring or other activities with supporting character CANNOT be involved as PP but may be subcontracted, if needed, following the public procurement rules. Lead Partner: Partner form an EU MS (ERDF) Cannot be changed between the 1 st and 2 nd step Cannot be a private enterprise Private enterprises form IPA countries are not eligible under the 1 st call

10. Needs and challanges for cooperation insufficient transnational cooperation on institutional level in order to fully enhance the research and innovation potentials of the region creation of a stimulating environment for research and innovation activities is dependent on promoting adequate policies modest flow of info and knowledge between regions of the programme area is enlarging the differences in research and innovation activities SMEs capability to adapt to innovation needs to be supported by strengthening the transfer of information and encouraging the quadruple helix approach need to develop skills in order to make possible the generation and use of the results of research and innovation activities DTP opportunities for cooperation

11. Types of actions to be financed:  Development of transnational strategies, action plans, policy frameworks and recommendations  Development of management, coordination, monitoring and reporting tools and services  Preparation of investments to be subsequently financed through other sources*  Pilot activities of testing and demonstration nature  Training and capacity building (learning interactions)  Information, dissemination and publicity measures

12. DTP opportunities for cooperation Expected results: Improved strategic frameworks and cooperation to build up excellent research infrastructure More effective collaborative research & innovation activities between enterprises, R&D centres, education and higher education and the public sector Improved coordination and developed practical solutions for cluster policies and transnational cluster cooperation for innovation development Improved strategic frameworks and developed practical solutions to tackle bottleneck factors that hinder the innovation in SMEs Improved policies and practical solutions for entrepreneurial culture and learning Improved systems for institutional learning and building capacities of public administration to better cope with innovation processes Improved environment, skills and competences to advance social innovation and social services

13. DTP opportunities for cooperation Projects focusing on purely academic cooperation or research activities aiming at mere networking and exchange of experience not demonstrating the translation of outputs arising from “soft” actions into concrete and sustainable results WILL NOT BE FINANCED BY THE DTP!

14. DTP opportunities for cooperation Timeframe: Programming period: 2014 – 2020 First Call for Proposals Launched 23 September 2015 2-step procedure: EoI and AF Deadline 1st step: 3 November 2015, 15:00 CET Deadline 2nd step: mid May 2016 Contracting: October – December 2016 Max. duration of projects in 1 st CfP: 30 months

15. Thank you Marius Valentin Niculae Project Officer Danube Transnational Programme Tel: +36 1 896 1967 marius.niculae@interreg-danube.eu www.interreg-danube.eu