07/05/2024 AGENDA OF THE ONLINE RESULTS PRESENTATION DAY OF THE 2nd CALL OF THE INTERREG MAC PROGRAMME 2014-2020
PROJECTS UNDER AXIS 3: PROMOTE ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND RISK PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
The main beneficiaries of the 11 projects developed in the framework of this strategic axis of the programme will present their results.
See the attached Agenda and come and meet the projects, attendance is free and not limited!
- Agenda presentation day (Spanish)
- Agenda presentation day (Portuguese)
- Agenda presentation day (French)
- Agenda presentation day (English)
Interpretation will be provided in 4 languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English and French.
LINK:
https://zoom.us/j/99490379882?pwd=d3F1SUJoYW84YVMrRFBabW95OGdNQT09
Meeting ID: 994 9037 9882
Access code: 917093
23/04/2024 AGENDA OF THE ONLINE RESULTS PRESENTATION DAY OF THE 2nd CALL OF THE INTERREG MAC PROGRAMME 2014-2020
PROJECTS UNDER AXIS 2: IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF ENTERPRISES
The main beneficiaries of the 14 projects developed in the framework of this strategic axis of the programme will present their results.
See the attached Agenda and come and meet the projects, attendance is free and not limited!
- Agenda presentation day (Spanish)
- Agenda presentation day (Portuguese)
- Agenda presentation day (French)
- Agenda presentation day (English)
Interpretation will be provided in 4 languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English and French.
LINK:
https://zoom.us/j/96614992318?pwd=NXpyYkQvTjBWR1FocXR1Z0lxeDhTUT09
Meeting ID: 966 1499 2318
Access code: 367753
16/04/2024 AGENDA OF THE ONLINE RESULTS PRESENTATION DAY OF THE 2nd CALL OF THE INTERREG MAC PROGRAMME 2014-2020
PROJECTS UNDER AXIS 1: BOOSTING RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION
The main beneficiaries of the 20 projects developed in the framework of this strategic axis of the programme will present their results.
See the attached Agenda and come and meet the projects, attendance is free and not limited!
- Agenda presentation day (Spanish)
- Agenda presentation day (Portuguese)
- Agenda presentation day (French)
- Agenda presentation day (English)
Interpretation will be provided in 4 languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English and French.
LINK: https://zoom.us/j/96986704767?pwd=cGwzOU5kbXFUNmpVYWZ1ZjI2alVUdz09
Meeting ID: 969 8670 4767
Access code: 162504
INTERREG MAC 2014-2020 DAYS: PRESENTATION OF RESULTS OF THE 2ND CALL PROJECTS
The Interreg MAC programme organises, in online format, several Seminars to present the results of the 66 projects co-financed in the framework of the 2nd call of the period 2014-2020.
The dates of the Seminars (one for each Priority Axis) will be as follows:
- 16th April: Axis 1 (R&D&I), 20 projects.
- 23 April: Axis 2 (Competitiveness of enterprises), 14 projects.
- 7 May: Axis 3 (Climate change and risk prevention), 11 projects.
- 23 May: Axis 4 (Environment and resource efficiency), 15 projects.
- 11 June: Axis 5 (Institutional capacity and efficiency of public administrations), 6 projects.
We invite all those interested in learning about the projects developed and their results to join the online seminars. Interpretation will be available in 4 languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English and French. Attendance is free, no limits in the number of participants.
We will keep you informed about the specific agenda of each conference and the Zoom link to join.
INTERREG EUROPE: Third call for projects
The third call for project proposals will be open from 20 March to 7 June 2024.
You can download the call documentation from the following link on the programme's website: Apply for the call | Interreg Europe - Sharing solutions for better policy
The call will be launched at the Interregional Cooperation Forum in Antwerp on 20-21 March 2024. The plenary session will be accessible online by registering via this link: https://www.interregeurope.eu/news-and-events/events/europe-lets-cooperate-2024-online.
REGIOSTARS 2024 Awards
The REGIOSTARS Awards is an annual competition organised by DG Regio of the European Commission to identify good practice in EU-funded projects demonstrating regional development impact that could be attractive and inspiring to other regions and project managers.
The REGIOSTARS 2024 competition is open for applications until 31 May.
This year you can apply in five categories corresponding to the cohesion policy objectives:
- A COMPETITIVE AND SMART EUROPE - Promoting competitiveness, innovation and economic resilience.
- A GREEN EUROPE – The green transition as the enabler of regional development
- A CONNECTED EUROPE - Enhancing mobility and connectivity between regions
- A SOCIAL AND INCLUSIVE EUROPE - Achieving a more inclusive Europe by harnessing regional talents
- A EUROPE CLOSER TO THE CITIZENS - Fostering the sustainable development of all types of territories
You can apply in English or in your own language.
Projects must be completed at the time of submission.
An independent jury of academics will select up to 5 finalists per category, who will compete in a final round during the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels. The award ceremony will also take place in Brussels during the same week.
The winners will receive a local communication campaign managed in cooperation with DG Regio to promote the winning projects in their region.
More information: https://regiostarsawards.eu/
Workshop "Single Market Programme: Opportunities for the outermost regions"
The workshop ‘’Single Market Programme: Opportunities for the outermost regions’’ will take place online:
08 February 2024
13:00–16:00 (Canary Islands, Madeira) | 12:00–15:00 (Azores)
Interpretation will be provided in French, Portuguese, Spanish, and English during the event
The Single Market Programme (SMP) is the EU funding programme to help the single market reach its full potential and supports businesses, in particular Small and Medium Sized enterprises in benefitting from the Single Market and ensure Europe’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides an integrated package to support and strengthen the governance of the single market. The programme includes in some activities support to outermost regions and their integration in the internal market.
This workshop will focus on:
- presenting the Single Market Programme and its specific opportunities for the EU Outermost Regions
- providing recommendations on application procedures
- sharing experiences from past beneficiaries
- dedicating time for questions and answers
Make sure to confirm your participation by registering here and do not hesitate to share this invitation with colleagues!
Should you have any questions, please reach us out at OMRevents@ecorys.com
This information has been sent by Ecorys on behalf of the DG REGIO
1st CALL: 135 PROJECTS UNDER EVALUATION
A total of 138 projects were submitted under the 1st call for projects under the Interreg MAC 2021-2027 programme. Following the analysis of the admissibility conditions, a total of 135 projects have been declared admissible and are now in the evaluation phase.
The 135 projects under evaluation request more than 336 million euros of ERDF, more than 4 times the available funding (78 million euros).
The majority of the 135 projects were submitted under Priority 1 SMART MAC (50%), followed by Priority 2 GREEN MAC (46%) and finally Priority 4 MOBILITY MAC (4%).
| SUMMARY 1st CALL FOR PROPOSALS | |||
| PRIORITY | Nº projects under evaluation | ERDF available | ERDF requested |
| P1 – Smart MAC | 68 | 37.068.800 | 160.540.834 |
| P2 – Green MAC | 62 | 37.068.800 | 169.029.517 |
| P4 – Mobility MAC | 5 | 4.633.600 | 7.209.350 |
| TOTAL | 135 | 78.771.200 | 336.779.700 |
A total of 1.376 entities participate in the projects, 906 from the European part of the cooperation area (MAC) and 470 entities from the 7 African partner countries.
| Nº entities | |
| Madeira | 182 |
| Azores | 181 |
| Canary Islands | 543 |
| Cape Verde | 179 |
| Ivory Coast | 51 |
| Gambia | 21 |
| Ghana | 47 |
| Mauritania | 44 |
| Senegal | 73 |
| St. Tomé and PrIncipe | 55 |
| 1.376 |
The evaluation phase will last several months and the decision to approve the projects will be taken by the Steering Committee, foreseen in June 2024. The Lead Partners will be informed accordingly.
138 PROJECTS SUBMITTED TO THE 1st CALL FOR PROPOSALS
A total of 138 projects have been submitted to the 1st call for projects under the Interreg MAC programme, requesting more than 341 million euros of ERDF funding (more than 4 times more than the available funding).
A total of 1,402 entities participate in the projects, 924 from the European part of the
cooperation area (MAC) and 478 entities from the 7 African partner countries.
| Nº entities | Nº projects | |
|---|---|---|
| Madeira | 186 | 104 |
| Azores | 186 | 92 |
| Canary Islands | 552 | 135 |
| Cape Verde | 182 | 116 |
| Ivory Coast | 54 | 46 |
| Gambia | 21 | 19 |
| Ghana | 47 | 38 |
| Mauritania | 44 | 37 |
| Senegal | 75 | 56 |
| St. Tomé and PrIncipe | 55 | 51 |
| Total | 1402 |
The majority of the 138 projects were submitted under Priority 1 SMART MAC (51%), followed
by Priority 2 GREEN MAC (46%) and finally Priority 4 MOBILITY MAC (4%).
| PRIORITY | Nº projects presented |
ERDF | ERDF requested |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 - Smart MAC | 70 | 37.068.800 | 164.280.092 |
| P2 - Green MAC | 63 | 37.068.800 | 169.935.835 |
| P4 - Mobility MAC | 5 | 4.633.600 | 7.209.350 |
| TOTAL | 138 | 78.771.200 | 341.425.277 |
The admissibility criteria of the projects submitted are being analysed. Those that are
admissible will proceed to the evaluation phase and those that do not meet any of the
admissibility conditions will be excluded. The Lead Partners will be informed accordingly.