Introduction
The Interreg VI-B IPA Adriatic-Ionian Cooperation Programme 2021-2027 (hereinafter IPA ADRION) - is launching its 2nd call for proposals devoted to Priority Axis 1, 2 and 3 and invites all interested eligible applicants to submit their project proposals.
The IPA ADRION programme’s main objective is to address the shared Adriatic-Ionian region challenges as biodiversity safeguard, climatic changes, sustainable transport, through the implementation of innovative models and tools, acting as a pivotal instrument for the identification of common solutions, contributing thus to make the region smarter and greener able to withstand future economic shocks.
2nd Call for proposals Thematic Focus
The 2nd call for proposals of the IPA ADRION Programme is addressed only to the following Priorities and Specific Objectives:
Priority Axis 1: Supporting a Smarter Adriatic and Ionian Region
-Specific Objective 1.1: Strengthening innovation capacities in the Adriatic - Ionian region (ref. to SO 1.1 ERDF Regulation)
Priority Axis 2: Supporting a Greener and Climate Resilient Adriatic and Ionian Region
- Specific Objective 2.1: Enhancing resilience to climate change, natural and man-made disasters in the Adriatic- Ionian region (ref. to SO 2.4 ERDF Regulation)
- Specific Objective 2.3: Supporting environment preservation and protection in the Adriatic Ionian region (ref. to SO 2.7 ERDF Regulation)
Priority Axis 3: Supporting a Carbon Neutral and Better Connected Adriatic and Ionian Region
-Specific Objective 3.1: Strengthening a carbon neutral smart mobility in the Adriatic- Ionian region (ref. to SO 3.2 ERDF Regulation)
Opening of the call and submission of project proposals
The 2nd call for proposal will be open from 15 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 at the latest by h. 13.00 (CEST/Rome time) and will follow a “one-step application procedure”, i.e. the submission of the project proposal in its entirety and of the requested supporting documents within the indicated deadline.
Project proposals must be submitted in English language and only through the Joint Electronic Monitoring System (JEMS) available at the following link: https://jems.regione.emilia-romagna.it
Lead applicants need to register on the JEMS and provide a set of credentials (username and password) to create and submit their project proposal AF on behalf of the entire partnership.
The submission process is paperless.
No other method of submission of an application will be accepted. No exceptions will be made.
Full information on the application and selection procedure is detailed in the chapter “Procedure for submission and selection of project proposals” of the 2nd call for proposals Application Manual.
Programme budget available
The amount of Interreg funds allocated to the second call for proposals is around MEUR 21,87.
Project financial size
Project proposals submitted in the framework of the IPA ADRION Programme 2nd call for proposals shall have an EU budget (INTERREG funds) up to a maximum of EUR 1.200.000,00.
The project budget must be built on the principle of sound financial management, i.e.: it must truly reflect the activities foreseen in the project.
Project proposals expected to be granted under this call for proposals shall not exceed the duration of 36 months.
Approved projects will be required to indicate the starting date before the signature of the subsidy contract.
Partnership requirements
Eligible project proposals must involve partners located in the programme geographical area.
To ensure a fair participation of IPA ADRION territory, and to further disseminate the projects’ outcomes, the minimum eligible partnership must have the following characteristics:
- At least 4 financing project partners, out of which 2 from different IPA participating countries and 2 from different ERDF participating countries.
- Partners from San Marino do not contribute to the eligibility of the partnership
- The partnership may include up to a maximum of 2 financing project partners from the same participating country
- The same organization may not be involved in more than 2 project proposals, out of which only in one as Lead Partner.
Για την αποφυγή απόρριψης προτάσεων λόγω του παραπάνω περιορισμού "Ο ίδιος οργανισμός δεν μπορεί να συμμετέχει σε περισσότερες από 2 προτάσεις έργων, εκ των οποίων μόνο σε μία ως επικεφαλής εταίρος", παρακαλούμε τα ενδιαφερόμενα μέλη του ΑΠΘ να υποβάλλουν στον ΕΛΚΕ ΑΠΘ εκδήλωση ενδιαφέροντος για συμμετοχή στο πρόγραμμα στο σύνδεσμο https://forms.gle/LXfVhQT6LGDdqTzk7, μέχρι και τις 12/5/2025, ώρα 15.00. Οι εκδηλώσεις ενδιαφέροντος θα εξεταστούν στο πλαίσιο των περιορισμών του προγράμματος από το αρμόδιο όργανο του ΕΛΚΕ ΑΠΘ και οι ενδιαφερόμενοι θα ενημερωθούν σχετικά το συντομότερο δυνατό.