Interreg Slovenia-Austria program for the period 2021-2027

Dec. 2022

The public call for project submissions under the Interreg Slovenia-Austria program for the period 2021-2027 is now open!

The program aims to encourage the development and improvement of cooperation between the areas of both countries and thus contribute to the border regions’ better economic, social, and environmental development.

The priority tasks of the program are:
·        Encouraging innovation, smart specialization, and growth,
·        Improving infrastructure and accessibility,
·        Encouraging the sustainable use of resources and promoting sustainable tourism,
·        Improving the quality of life and preserving cultural heritage.

Proposed projects can be submitted under one of six thematic clusters:
·        Innovation and smart specialization,
·        Accessibility and infrastructure,
·        Sustainable use of resources and promoting sustainable tourism,
·        Quality of life and preserving cultural heritage,
·        Regional development and networking,
·        Youth mobility and networking.

Organizations from both the public and private sectors with headquarters in Slovenia or Austria and operating in both countries can apply for the call. Projects must be implemented in both countries and contribute to achieving the program’s goals.

The first deadline for submission is February 28, 2023.