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Interreg North-West Europe (NWE) is a European funding programme that supports transnational cooperation between organisations in seven countries. The goal is to make the Northwestern Europe more innovative, sustainable, cohesive, and an attractive place to work and live.

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What is the aim of Interreg North-West Europe?

Interreg NWE helps public, private, and civil society organisations work together on shared regional challenges. The programme promotes a green, smart, and just transition across all participating areas by:

Supporting transnational projects that tackle climate change, drive innovation, and improve social inclusion
Encouraging collaboration between organisations from at least three countries, including two from the programme area
Strengthening regional resilience and balanced development

The Interreg NWE Programme is part of the European Territorial Cooperation Objective supported by the European Regional Development Fund.

‍Participating countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, and Switzerland.

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What does it fund?

The 2021-2027 programme focusses on five main priorities:

Climate and environment
Energy transition
Circular Economy
Innovation and resilience
Inclusive society

Each priority includes specific objectives. You can explore them in detail through the programme’s dedicated factsheets, which explain the key challenges, goals, target groups, and expected outcomes.

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Who can apply?

Interreg NWE supports transnational projects led by diverse partners from public, private, and non-profit sectors.

‍Participating countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, and Switzerland.

Eligible organisations include:

National, regional, and local public authorities
Universities and research centres
SMEs and business support organisations
Environmental and energy agencies
NGOs and civil society organisations
Sectoral associations and lobby groups
Citizen groups and social enterprises

Partnership requirement: Projects must include at least three organisations from three different countries (usually more), with at least two partners based in the NWE programme area

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