Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027

The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 is a European Union initiative aimed at fostering transnational cooperation among countries in the Baltic Sea region. The program supports projects that enhance innovation, sustainability, and social well-being, addressing regional challenges and opportunities through collaborative efforts. It focuses on priorities like innovation, water management, climate change adaptation, and sustainable transport.

Programme name

Objective(s) and scope

The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 is a European Union initiative aimed at fostering transnational cooperation among countries in the Baltic Sea region. The program supports projects that enhance innovation, sustainability, and social well-being, addressing regional challenges and opportunities through collaborative efforts. It focuses on priorities like innovation, water management, climate change adaptation, and sustainable transport.

Type of finance provider

Public

Administering body

Managing Authority/Joint Secretariat (MA/JS)

Financing product

Sustainability linked loan

Financing value

No dedicated programmes currently open for decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

No fixed amount per project. Total amount available under this programme is EUR 235.7 million. As December 2024, EUR 213 million had been committed and EUR 19.4 million were remaining.

Low capital (EUR 0-5 million)

Mid capital (EUR 5-50 million)

High Capital (EUR > 50 million)

Eligible countries

Eight EU Member States (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden), and one non-Member State (Norway)

Eligibility criteria (if available)

Conditions:

To have at least three partners from three programme area countries ready to work together.
Project idea must fit into one of these programme objectives:
- Resilient economies and communities
- Responsive public services
- Circular Economy
- Energy transition
- Smart green mobility
Be considered a core project (duration up to 36 months), where you will prepare, pilot and transfer practical and durable solutions.
Be able to secure your own financial contribution and pre-finance project activities.
Be one of the following:
- Local, regional or national public authority
- Infrastructure and public service provider; sectoral agency
- Small and medium enterprise; large enterprise; business support organisation
- Education/training centre and school; higher education and research institution
- Non-governmental organisation; international governmental organisation
- European Economic Interest Grouping
- European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation
- Hospital and medical centre
- Interest group
One of the partners must be ready to take the role of a lead partner.