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PROGRAMME STATUS

Kirsti Mijnhijmer, Joint Secretariat30th September - Kuopio, Finland

One year ago...

• Two years into the programming process• Cooperation Programme submitted in

July• Preparing a response to EC observations

–> indicators

One year ago...

• Programme Launch in Strathpeffer, Scotland

• First Call opened• Programme approval 16th December

One year ago...

Winter-Spring 2015

Second Call launched (5th Jan)

Preparatory Project Call launched(8th Jan)

First Call decisions

(9-10th Feb)

Lead Partner seminar

(24th March)

Second Call decisions(9th-10th

June)

Winter-Spring 2015

• Setting up routines and systems• Exercise for establishing baselines and

target values• Joining the eMS user group

Approved Projects

• First call: 13 projects approved• Second call: 6 projects approved• Preparatory call: 14 projects approved

Distribution by theme

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Priority Axis 1Priority Axis 2Priority Axis 3Priority Axis 4

Distribution by theme

• tableSpecific Objective Projects SharePriority Axis 1 - Innovation1.1 Increased innovation & transfer of R&D 5 26%1.2 Increased innovation in public service provision 4 21%Priority Axis 2 – Entrepreneurship2.1 Improved support systems for SMEs 5 26%2.2 Greater market reach 2 11%Priority Axis 3 – Renewables and Energy Efficiency3. Increased use of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions 1 5%

Priority Axis 4 – Natural and Cultural Heritage4. Increased capacity for sustainable environmental management 2 11%Total 19 100%

Funding Uptake

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PA3 - ERDF

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Remaining2nd Call1st call

Disclaimer: Status after 2nd Call adjustments – main projects only

Next steps

• Third call: focussed on Priority Axis 3 & 4• Fourth call: consultation of the Regional

Advisory Groups, MC written procedure• Future: explore possibility of coordinated

projects/calls with other programmes• Alligning data collection from projects to

the result indicators

INTRODUCTION AFTERNOON

Workshops13:30-15:30 Workshop for projects –

plenary roomWorkshop on coordination – Kallavesi room

Mind map exercise with projects to find thematic synergies and gaps, to promote greater awareness among projects of each other, and where they can make a contribution.

Panel discussion with representatives from several programmes. Identifying synergies and opportunities for coordination, potential barriers for a better integration.

Coffee break

Project groups

Coffee break

Group 1 Innovation - food industries CEREAL - SmartFish - URCHIN

Group 2 Innovation - sustainable technologies FREED - TARGET - SPARA2020 – Measurepolis - Savonia

Group 3 Entrepreneurship - sustainability Circular Ocean - GREBE - RYE Connect - (RECENT)

Group 4 Creative industries, tourism Craft Reach - Creative Momentum - SAINTS

Group 5 Sustainable environment management Drifting Apart - REGINA - WaterPro

Group 6 Innovation - public service/health eCAP - IMPROVE - RemoAge

Thank you for listening• Kirsti Mijnhijmer• kirsti.mijnhijmer

@interreg-npa.eu