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I3-2026-INV2a - Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a

Funder
European Commission
Award amount
Not specified
Deadline
November 12, 2026
Eligible countries
European Union

Summary

Open EU call topic I3-2026-INV2a · I3 Project Grants. Part of call I3-2026-INV2a: Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a. Next deadline 2026-11-12. Topic page: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/I3-2026-INV2a

Expected Impact: FOR ALL THREE THEMATIC PRIORITIES: Expected impact at the closure of the project (non-exhaustive list): - Creation of new value chains in less developed regions and transition regions; - Application and deployment of innovative technologies and solutions (new to - the region) in less developed and transition regions (innovation diffusion); - Exploitation of project results; - Innovative technologies tested and adopted by the market; - Innovative solutions deployed improving businesses confidence, competences - and means to digitalise and grow; - Contribution to digitisation and health systems transformation, through various - types of innovation and the supply of IT services; - Uptake of technologically/economically reliable and viable solutions on the - market; - Deployment of new technologies fostering the growth of Europe’s manufacturing sector; - Innovative technologies adopted by SMEs; - Identification of possible sources of funding/funding mix, to cover the residual investment needs (public-private partnerships for the deployment of innovation, the collaboration with venture capitals, EIB group loans etc); - Strengthening innovation diffusion channels; - Reinforcing the capacity of regions to co-invest together, joining forces on common S3 investment priorities (interregional investments).

Long-term impact (non-exhaustive list): - Reduction of the innovation divide and of disparities between more developed and less developed regions; - Increased companies’ productivity and efficiency; - Improved user-friendly, accessible and interoperable public services; - Improved level of digital skills; - Improved EU innovation capacity and competitiveness; - Creating new…

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