Introduction to Third Call for Proposals

1. Introduction to Third Call for Proposals Noemi Giordano e Rita Bertocco National Information Day 28 novembre 2017, Torino

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

3. What is Interreg? Interreg is part of EU Cohesion policy and the main instrument for cooperation beyond borders to ensure territorial cohesion. € 107 Priorities Budget Programmes Results Cooperation is funded in 107 cross-border, transnational and interregional programmes Up to 4 thematic priorities defined to maximise the impact of the available EU funding 10.1 billion EUR available for funding Focus on results and simplification

4. Role of Interreg? 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 professionalsthat jointly work on shared challenges to improve life in European cities and regions. Vision and mission

5. role of interreg Capacity building and testing Feasibility and investment preparation Interreg Jaspers and other technical assistance Structural & investment funds Mainstreaming

6. Interreg Programmes

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

8. key figures • 85 projectsfunded in 2 calls (160m EUR ERDF) • Call 3 launched on 21 September 2017

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 Low Carbon Innovation Transport

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

11. Italy in centraleurope (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

12. Italy in centraleurope (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 centraleurope (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 centraleurope (3) Progetti approvati – presenze per Regione (1° bando)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. project characteristics At least 3 financing partners from 3 countries: at least twoof 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 CLOSED IN THIRD CALL

24. Budget of THIRD CALL Indicative Budget 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

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

27. Support measures Information and Support www.interreg-central.eu/apply Web-based Information and training events One-to-one guidance • National Contact Points • Joint Secretariat Helpdesk • 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 Information Days • Transnational Thematic Workshops No pre-check of proposals!

28. 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