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Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument

Supports EU Cohesion fund bridging less developed regions into deep tech value chains small businesses, consortium grants.

The Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument sits under EISMEA and uses EU Cohesion Policy to link businesses with innovation actors in other regions. The 2026 Strand 1 call carries a budget of €28.2 million and is built to strengthen EU value chains while bringing less-developed regions into them.

I3 runs two main paths: Strand 1 funds mature business cases through consortium grants, whil…

AgritechAIBiotechClimate TechEnergy TechHardwareAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced MaterialsMedtechMobility

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: eismea.ec.europa.eu