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Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument

Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 1

Connects research teams and institutions for Interregional Innovation Investments Strand in manufacturing, materials science, and agriculture innovation.

I3-2026-INV1 is Strand 1 of the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument, managed by EISMEA under EU cohesion policy objectives. The call opened on 13 May 2026 and carries a total budget of EUR 28.2 million for the 2026 program year. It targets mature interregional business cases at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or higher, seeking to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience o…

Cross-border EU value chain development at TRL 6+ through quadruple helix interregional consortia, with cascade grants up to €100,000 per SME across any technology sector.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.12 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€28.2M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: eismea.ec.europa.eu