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I3-2026-INV1 – Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 1

Reference: I3-2026-INV1

Open EU Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Strand 1 call. Deadline: 12 November 2026 at 17:00 CET. Estimated 2026 call budget: EUR 28.2 million; total project grants can reach up to EUR 10 million.

Funding source
European Union / Erdf – I3 Instrument
Programme
Interregional Innovation Investments (I3)
Funding call
I3 2026 Inv1 – Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 1
Opening date
13.05.2026 00:00
Deadline
13.11.2026 00:00
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About this opportunity

Strand 1 supports interregional innovation investments based on shared/complementary Smart Specialisation priorities, strengthening EU value chains and bringing innovation investment cases from at least TRL 6 toward commercialisation and scale-up.

Objectives

Strengthen European value chains, connect regional innovation ecosystems, support investment-ready innovation and reduce regional innovation gaps.