Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic

What a year 2024 has been! 😍 🌟 25 incredible new projects approved 🌟 24 preparatory projects completed 🌟 77% of funding already allocated 🌟 uncountable hours spent with amazing projects and colleagues within and beyond the Northern Periphery and Arctic! ...and 2025 promises to be extra special as we celebrate our 25th anniversary with new opportunities, events, project calls, and more! 🤩 Thank you for your cooperation so far, here’s to continued success together in 2025! 🥂 Wishing you the happiest holidays and an amazing New Year! 🎄✨ Your Interreg NPA team #InterregNPA #interreg

SAVE THE DATE! How can we combine Interreg resources and skills to get the best results for Arctic and near-Arctic communities? ❄️ LAUNCH OF NEW INTERREG ARCTIC FUNDING Join our side-event at Arctic Fronties in Tromsø 🗓️ Tuesday 28 January 2025 08:30 - 10:00, at The Edge Hotel Program and registration https://lnkd.in/druFbydG More information will follow in January, stay tuned! #InterregArcticCooperation #InterregNPA #InterregAurora #Interreg Photo: Unsplash

As part of the N-LITE Project, a group of enthusiastic Transition Year students from Inis Oírr met at the PorterShed Galway on Tuesday. The students participated in an Ideation Workshop and a Rapid Idea Improvement Session, focusing on developing creative concepts for Literary Tourism! https://lnkd.in/dPQ4S9VZ #interreg #interregNPA

GREAT NEWS - Organisations across the Northern Periphery and Arctic area have received an early Christmas gift this year. The Monitoring Committee approved 16 projects and announced plans for a Sixth Call for proposals in the autumn of 2025! We would like to thank all applicants for their submissions and congratulate the successful partnerships. 👏 Read more about the newly approved projects and the plans for the 6th call 🎁 https://lnkd.in/dVWA4eq7 ERNACT - Nord University - SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences - Centria University of Applied Sciences - University of Galway - Savonia University of Applied Sciences - Lapland University of Applied Sciences - Munster Technological University - Ruralia Institute - University of Helsinki - JAMK University of Applied Sciences - University of Oulu - University of Lapland - Natural Resources Institute Finland / Luonnonvarakeskus - Visit Reykjanes Iceland #interreg #interregNPA

What happens in the Arctic, does not stay in the Arctic! In the latest newsletter of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, discover how two Interreg NPA projects are advancing digitalisation and decarbonisation goals that are also relevant to the Baltic region. The #INNOCAPproject, led by the Ruralia Institute - University of Helsinki, has developed a new tool to help municipalities in South Savo, Finland 🇫🇮, make informed decisions towards a more sustainable and digital future. Meanwhile, the HYBES project explores how the diverse climates and energy profiles in the Northern Periphery and Arctic create unique opportunities for innovative, locally tailored solutions. Cooperation is beyond borders! Enjoy the read! #interreg #interregNPA Nordlandsforskning AS - Nordland Research Institute ERNACT

🌍✨ How to get your dream project funded? 💡🤝 Join the workshop hosted by #InterregNPA, Norwegian Barents Secretariat and Árvu at the Arctic Youth Conference #ArcticYouth2025! ❄️ Gain valuable insights into funding opportunities and learn how to craft successful project applications. This is a fantastic chance to boost your project development skills and connect with youth passionate about Arctic. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d7CnnAbT 📅 Sunday, 26th Jan 2025 📍 Tromsø, 🇳🇴 Registration opens in January – stay tuned! #YouthEmpowerment #Interreg

Good morning from the 5th Interreg NPA Monitoring Committee meeting! Today we have many items on our agenda, the main is to select projects submitted with the 5th call! Seven countries 🇫🇮🇫🇴🇬🇱🇮🇸🇮🇪🇳🇴🇸🇪around the table and 5 permanent observers from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 🇨🇦, Nordic Youth Council, Nordic Atlantic cooperation and the Territorial Council of Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon 🇫🇷. Looking forward to a fruitful transnational cooperation meeting! #interreg #interregNPA

Interreg NPA offers funding and support for projects that enhance the quality of life in the northernmost regions of Europe and the Arctic. One such project, PLACE-EE, brought together generations where young participants taught the elderly to use smartphones, fostering inclusion and independence.    Learn more about this and other impactful projects in the Guide to Achievements. https://lnkd.in/dzkNSkvZ   🇪🇺🇫🇴🇫🇮🇬🇱🇮🇸🇮🇪🇬🇧🇳🇴🇸🇪  #InterregNPA #Interreg #EUinMyRegion #MadewithInterreg Interact Programme Interreg

🌟 What is needed to make it easier to start and develop sustainable social enterprises in rural areas? Join MERSE for an inspiring conference on rural social entrepreneurship in Iceland, Ireland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden! Hear from social entrepreneurs, business support organisations, decision-makers, and researchers as they share insights and ideas on how to make it easier to start and grow rural social enterprises across these five countries. 📅 11th December, 10-12.00 CET ✍ Register here -> https://lnkd.in/dbrzXr3F #interreg #interregNPA #Socialinnovation #SocialEnterprise

As we work towards a greener Europe, one big challenge is managing the differences in energy use, climate, and renewable resources across regions. In the Northern Periphery and Arctic, diverse climates and energy profiles offer unique opportunities for innovative, localised solutions. For succeeding it is crucial to engage citizens and foster behavioural change. Take a moment to dive into how HYBES project partners focus on meeting each area's unique needs, for more effective and sustainable solutions. 📰 https://lnkd.in/djdVvWrW HYBES is a project funded by the European Union Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic programme. It is led by Nordlandsforskning AS - Nordland Research Institute in partnership with Bodø Kommune, Umeå Kommun, Cork County Council, Umhvørvisstovan Umhvørvisstovan, Orkustofnun, Icelandic National Energy Authority, Umeå University, University College Cork and NCE insulation. #interreg #interregNPA #GreenEuropewithInterreg #EUGreenDeal Interreg