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Interreg Funding Opportunities 2014-2020

Interreg Funding Opportunities 2014-2020. What is INTERREG?. INTERREG is a series of European Territorial Cooperation programmes that aim to stimulate cross border and inter-regional cooperation in the European Union.

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Interreg Funding Opportunities 2014-2020

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  1. Interreg Funding Opportunities2014-2020

  2. What is INTERREG? • INTERREG is a series of European Territorial Cooperation programmes that aim to stimulate cross border and inter-regional cooperation in the European Union. • Started in 1989, INTERREG is financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) • The new phase of the Programme is INTERREG V, covering the period 2014-2020

  3. Why participate? • Identified need to co-operate across borders/regions • To build partnerships and critical mass • Develop opportunities and New Ideas to address regional challenges. • Develop new Products and Services • Network and Exchange • Implementation of Policies

  4. European Territorial Co-operation 2014-2020 • Cross Border Programmes (INTERREG VA) Ireland -Wales Programme Ireland/Northern Ireland/Scotland Programme. • Transnational Co-Operation (INTERREG VB) Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme (NPA) Atlantic Area Programme North West Europe Programme • INTERREG EUROPE (VC) – EU 28 MS

  5. EU 2020 – Thematic Concentration Research and Innovation Combating climate change Employment and Mobility Information and Commu-nication technologies Environment andresource efficiency Social inclusion Competitiveness of SMEs Sustainable transport Better education, training Low-carbon economy Better publicadministration

  6. Role of Regional Assemblies in INTERREG • Host National Contact Point in Ireland Provide Project Development Assistance to promoters Advice on Application preparation Host Seminars to announce calls for proposals Partner Searches • Programme Monitoring Committee member (PMC) • First Level Control Body in Ireland. • Promote North/South co-operation in projects.

  7. Atlantic Area Programme2014-2020

  8. Atlantic Area Programme 2014-2020 Eligible Area

  9. Atlantic Area Thematic Priorities – 2014-2020

  10. Priority Axis 1Stimulating Innovation and Competitiveness in the Atlantic Area SO 1.1 – Enhancing Innovation capacity to foster competitiveness Creating an Innovation friendly business environment Develop new ideas across all sectors & bring them to market Focusing on Regions’ Innovation strengths. SO 1.2 Strengthening transfer of Innovation results to facilitate emergence of new products, services & processes Open up new markets for innovative new products & services. Helping to commercialise and market research & innovation results across all sectors of Atlantic economy

  11. Priority Axis 2 Fostering Resource efficiency SO 2.1 Fostering renewable energies and energy efficiency Exploiting the huge potential of the Atlantic Renewable resources. Off shore wind, wave & tidal energies. On shore energies such as wood/biomass/energy crops SO 2.2 Fostering green growth, eco-innovation and environmental efficiency Supporting transnational networks to promote recyclability, eco efficiency and reduction in waste. Improved durability in goods & services – positively contributing to the Circular Economy

  12. Priority Axis 3Strengthening the Territory’s resilience to risks of natural, climate and human origin SO 3.1 Strengthening Risk Management systems Addressing the threats posed to Atlantic regions by Climate change, Natural and man made disasters. Risk assessment, prevention & surveillance actions Planning Monitoring & Reporting Response mechanisms to threats Developing new risk management tools Awareness raising events for local communities Early detection & Mapping

  13. Priority Axis 4Enhancing biodiversity and the Natural & Cultural Assets SO 4.1 Improving the protection of biodiversity and enhancing ecosystems services Preserving & protecting Atlantic biodiversity including marine life, river basins & protected areas SO 4.2 Enhancing natural and cultural assets to stimulate economic development Enhancing the attractiveness of the Atlantic Area – Tourism/Culture Heritage co-operation

  14. Strategic positioning with Atlantic Maritime Strategy priorities Atlantic Maritime Strategy • Entrepreneurship & Innovation • Protect, Secure & develop the potential of marine & coastal environment • Improve accessibility & connectivity • Creation of a socially inclusive & sustainable model of regional development Atlantic Area Programme • Innovation & Competitiveness • Resource Efficiency in Atlantic Area • Risk Management Systems • Biodiversity & promotion of Natural and Cultural heritage

  15. Programme Financing PROGRAMME BUDGET 2014-2020 = €185.3M GRANT RATE TO PROJECTS = 75%

  16. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS National, Regional & Local Authorities Government Departments State Agencies Universities & Higher Education Colleges Innovation & Research Centres Business Associations, networks & Support agencies Chambers of Commerce SMEs – (Nature of participation TBC) Social Enterprises Community Sector & Civil Society

  17. Management arrangements Opening Calls for projects estimated Quarter 2 2014

  18. Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme 2014-2020

  19. Priorities

  20. Priority Axis 1 – Innovation (30% - €16.8M) SO 1.1 - Increased innovation and transfer of new technology to SMEs in remote sparsely populated areas SO 1.2 - Increased innovation within public service provision in remote, sparsely populated areas • Transfer and Development of Models/Solutions enabling R&D support for SME demand-driven innovation • Transfer and Development of Models/Solutions enabling technology transfer across the Programme Area which benefits SMEs • Technology driven solutions for public service provision in remote and sparsely populated areas

  21. Priority Axis 2 Entrepreneurship (30% - €16.8m ERDF) SO 2.1 Improved support systems tailored for start-ups and existing SMEs in remote and sparsely populated areas SO 2.2 Greater market reach beyond local markets for SMEs in remote and sparsely populated areas • Transfer and Development of models or solutions for support to start-ups and existing SMEs • Transfer and Development of concepts for Clustering & SME Network Creation

  22. Priority Axis 3 – Renewables & Energy Efficiency(20% - €11.2m ERDF) Increased use of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions in housing and public infrastructures in remote, sparsely populated areas • Transfer of new energy efficiency concepts & smart energy management for public housing & infrastructure. • Developing models of sustainability to utilise by-products from economic activities as energy sources for public infrastructure & housing.

  23. Priority Axis 4 : Natural & Cultural Heritage(20% - €11.2m ERDF) • Increased capacity of remote and sparsely populated communities for sustainable environmental management Models for ‘up-skilling’ local authorities and community groups with regard to expertise on environmental impacts of climate change or other social/economic impacts on the environment New Organisational models – such as pooling of competencies across national or regional borders facilitating local authorities or communities to deal with sustainable environmental management

  24. Research Institutes SMEs Business Associations Universities & IoTs Community sector Government Depts. Local Authorities Regional Agencies Trade organisations Sector specific organisations (Creative/Food etc) Targeted Applicants

  25. Key Programme Information • Total Programme Budget of €56m ERDF • Intervention Rate of 65% applicable to partners from EU Member States, lower rate for non Member States • SME grant rate of 50% • Main project applications supported up to max of €2m budget (minimum of €250,000) • Three participating partners from three countries, one of which must be a member state

  26. First call closed on November 24th 2014 Second call open January 5th 2015 Second call close April 2015 Third call opens August 2015 Third Call closes October 2015 Preparatory call opening early in 2015 – Max cost €45K, - ERDF support - €29,250 - 2 partner countries, Rolling Call Managing Authority County Admistration of Vasterbotten, Sweden Programme Secretariat Copenhagen, Denmark Each region hosts a RCP Key Information

  27. Contact Information Michael O’ Brien, BMW Regional Assembly, The Square, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon Phone: 094-9862970 E mail: mobrien@bmwassembly.ie Atlantic Area Programme: http://atlanticarea.ccdr-n.pt/ NPA Programme: www.interreg-npa.eu

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