Adriatic-Ionian Transnational Cooperation Programme 2014-2020 (Interreg ADRION) is conceived as a new transnational programme that should contribute to the implementation of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic Region (EUSAIR) and serve as a driver for policy development and innovation that will accelerate European integration between member and non-member countries using the rich natural, cultural and human resources of the territories surrounding the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. The Programme shall take into account the experience of the 2007 Operational Programmes. 2013-2013, in particular SEE and IPA Adriatic, the areas of which overlap with those covered by Interreg ADRION. The programme covers 8 countries;
4 members of the European Union (Croatia, Italy, Greece, Slovenia) and 4 non-members (BiH, Serbia, Albania, Montenegro)
The Interreg ADRION thematic priorities are:
a) 1. Research – An innovative and smart region – promotes business investment in R&D, the development of links and synergies between businesses, research and development centres and the higher education sector;
b) 6. Environment – A sustainable region – encourages the conservation, protection, promotion, valorisation and development of natural and cultural heritage, biodiversity, water, soil, green and ecosystem services;
c) 7. Transport – Connected Region – promotes the development and improvement of environmentally friendly and low-carbon transport systems, including the development and improvement of inland waterways, maritime transport, ports, multimodal connections and airport infrastructure in order to promote sustainable regional and local mobility;
d) 11. Governance - Support to the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR).
The overall objective of the Interreg Adrion Transnational Cooperation Programme is to strengthen European integration among partner countries through innovative policies and management processes and to increase the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Programme area by using rich natural, cultural and human resources in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.
The Programming Document (Interreg V-B Adriatic-Ionian Cooperation Programme) adopted by the European Commission on 20 October 2015 is the legal basis for this call for proposals.
The new programme will contribute €83.5 million from the ERDF and €15.7 million from the IPA.
The program requires at least 3 partners from 3 countries with the applicant being from an EU member country, and the following beneficiaries are eligible:
– State, regional and local government
– All public authorities and organisations
– Private organisations operating for at least 2 years
– International organisations operating under the law of the Programme State for at least 2 years;
Projects may be submitted in the field of:
Innovation and Development
– Preservation of cultural and natural heritage
– Preservation of the environment
– Enhancing integrated and multimodal transport
The co-financing rate is up to 85% eligible project costs from min 800.000 € to max 1.500.000 €
Public call and further information are published on the official website the Interreg ADRION Programme.
