Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a
Funds EISMEA Interregional Innovation Investments for small and medium-sized enterprises in developing European regions through cross-border transfer and capability building.
I3-2026-INV2a is Strand 2a of the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument, managed by EISMEA. The call opened on 13 May 2026 with a total estimated budget of EUR 30.2 million for 2026. It targets technology transfer, demonstration, capability building, and knowledge transfer for SMEs, with a specific emphasis on reinforcing the integration of innovation actors from less-developed and …
Technology transfer, demonstration, and capability building for SMEs in less-developed and transition EU regions, integrating them into cross-border value chains at TRL 6+.
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