Programme in the nutshell

What is the Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027?

The Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027 is a European Union-funded initiative for cross-border cooperation. It aims to support sustainable development and improve the quality of life in the South Baltic region, which includes coastal areas of Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden. The Programme focuses on innovation, sustainability, regional attractiveness, and social inclusion.

Who can receive funding?

The following types of organisations can form partnerships and participate in projects supported by the Programme (non-exhaustive list):
•    Public administrations and agencies;
•    Public or private organisations (having either public or non-profit character);
•    Chambers of commerce, trade unions;
•    R&D facilities and educational institutions;
•    Associations of public or private bodies and NGOs;
•    SME associations and clusters;
•    Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Organisations can act as lead partners, project partners and associated partners depending on the variations of the requirements, eligibility rules, funding volume and scope of tasks.

What are Programme thematic areas?

PRIORITY 1 – Innovative South Baltic
•    Measure 1.1 Digitalising the region
•    Measure 1.2 Building connectivity of the region through internationalisation

PRIORITY 2 – Sustainable South Baltic
•    Measure 2.1 Supporting transition towards green energy
•    Measure 2.2 Promoting sustainable use of water
•    Measure 2.3 Supporting a circular and more resource efficient development

PRIORITY 3 – Attractive South Baltic
•    Measure 3.1 Developing sustainable, resilient, and innovative tourism

PRIORITY 4 – Active South Baltic
•    Measure 4.1 Strengthen the cooperation capacity of actors based within the South Baltic Area (including civil society)

What is the Programme area?

The coastal regions of 5 EU Member States define the Interreg South Baltic Programme area:

  • Germany: districts (Landkreise) of Mecklen­burg-Vorpommern Nordwestmecklenburg, Rostock, Vorpommern-Rügen, Vorpommern-Greifswald and district-free city (kreisfreie Stadt) Rostock;
  • Denmark: Regional Municipality of Bornholm and Region Zealand (subregions: Østsjælland, Vest- og Sydsjælland);
  • Lithuania: counties of Klaipėda, Tauragė and Telšiai;
  • Poland: West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Elbląg Subregion and Olsztyn Subregion (Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship)
  • Sweden: counties of Kalmar, Blekinge, Skåne and Kronoberg.

What is the Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027?

The Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027 is a European Union-funded initiative for cross-border cooperation. It aims to support sustainable development and improve the quality of life in the South Baltic region, which includes coastal areas of Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden. The Programme focuses on innovation, sustainability, regional attractiveness, and social inclusion.

Who can receive funding?

The following types of organisations can form partnerships and participate in projects supported by the Programme (non-exhaustive list):
•    Public administrations and agencies;
•    Public or private organisations (having either public or non-profit character);
•    Chambers of commerce, trade unions;
•    R&D facilities and educational institutions;
•    Associations of public or private bodies and NGOs;
•    SME associations and clusters;
•    Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Organisations can act as lead partners, project partners and associated partners depending on the variations of the requirements, eligibility rules, funding volume and scope of tasks.

What are Programme thematic areas?

PRIORITY 1 – Innovative South Baltic
•    Measure 1.1 Digitalising the region
•    Measure 1.2 Building connectivity of the region through internationalisation

PRIORITY 2 – Sustainable South Baltic
•    Measure 2.1 Supporting transition towards green energy
•    Measure 2.2 Promoting sustainable use of water
•    Measure 2.3 Supporting a circular and more resource efficient development

PRIORITY 3 – Attractive South Baltic
•    Measure 3.1 Developing sustainable, resilient, and innovative tourism

PRIORITY 4 – Active South Baltic
•    Measure 4.1 Strengthen the cooperation capacity of actors based within the South Baltic Area (including civil society)

What is the Programme area?

The coastal regions of 5 EU Member States define the Interreg South Baltic Programme area:

  • Germany: districts (Landkreise) of Mecklen­burg-Vorpommern Nordwestmecklenburg, Rostock, Vorpommern-Rügen, Vorpommern-Greifswald and district-free city (kreisfreie Stadt) Rostock;
  • Denmark: Regional Municipality of Bornholm and Region Zealand (subregions: Østsjælland, Vest- og Sydsjælland);
  • Lithuania: counties of Klaipėda, Tauragė and Telšiai;
  • Poland: West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Elbląg Subregion and Olsztyn Subregion (Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship)
  • Sweden: counties of Kalmar, Blekinge, Skåne and Kronoberg.

News & events

 Celebrating Earth Day 2025 – Our Power, Our Planet with Interreg South Baltic OSI Projects

Celebrating Earth Day 2025 – Our Power, Our Planet with Interreg South Baltic…

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 Highlights from the Communicating Operations of Strategic Importance Meeting

Highlights from the Communicating Operations of Strategic Importance Meeting

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 European Commission Launches New Proposal to Boost Green Innovation Through Stakeholder Collaboration

European Commission Launches New Proposal to Boost Green Innovation Through Stakeholder…

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 3.7 Million Euros Granted for Cross-Border Projects and Agreements Signed with Ministers Participating

3.7 Million Euros Granted for Cross-Border Projects and Agreements Signed with Ministers…

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 Interreg South Baltic Projects Encouraged to Shine in the 2025 REGIOSTARS Competition

Interreg South Baltic Projects Encouraged to Shine in the 2025 REGIOSTARS…

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 Calls closed: 30 applications submitted for 4th regular and 2nd Small-scale project opportunities

Calls closed: 30 applications submitted for 4th regular and 2nd Small-scale project…

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 The 4th regular projects and 2nd Small-scale projects calls: sign up for WOD2021 online Q&A and individual consultations

The 4th regular projects and 2nd Small-scale projects calls: sign up for WOD2021…

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 Open call for external quality and state aid assessors

Open call for external quality and state aid assessors

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 Strengthening collaboration. Key takeaways from the Partner Search Forum for the Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027

Strengthening collaboration. Key takeaways from the Partner Search Forum for the…

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 Join the Partner Search Forum in Gdańsk. Forge new cross-border partnerships with the Interreg South Baltic Programme

Join the Partner Search Forum in Gdańsk. Forge new cross-border partnerships with…

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Project library

YMHA – Youth Mental Health Alliance

Programme measure:

4.1 Strengthen the cooperation capacity of actors based within the South Baltic Area (including civil society)

ERDF:

159600.00

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YMHA – Youth Mental Health Alliance

Mental and Sustainable Mindscapes – Raising awareness & competences of benefits of intersecting mental wellbeing and environmentally friendly tourism in the SB region

Programme measure:

3.1 Developing sustainable, resilient, and innovative tourism

ERDF:

119199.20

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Mental and Sustainable Mindscapes – Raising awareness & competences of benefits of intersecting...

BLUE CRESCENT – Promoting the blue economy by establishing a protected area across the maritime border of Poland, Sweden and Lithuania

Programme measure:

2.2 Promoting sustainable use of water

ERDF:

159504.00

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BLUE CRESCENT – Promoting the blue economy by establishing a protected area across the maritime...

DigiClimAct – Climate Action in South Baltic Cities Goes Digital

Programme measure:

1.1 Digitalising the region

ERDF:

159600.00

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DigiClimAct – Climate Action in South Baltic Cities Goes Digital

AIKnowIT – Hub for AI and IT Knowledge and cooperation between universities and SMEs

Programme measure:

1.1 Digitalising the region

ERDF:

159969.60

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AIKnowIT – Hub for AI and IT Knowledge and cooperation between universities and SMEs

Horse tourism for everyone – Fostering inclusive & citizen-oriented horse tourism development in the South Baltic area

Programme measure:

3.1 Developing sustainable, resilient, and innovative tourism

ERDF:

1990652.80

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Horse tourism for everyone – Fostering inclusive & citizen-oriented horse tourism development...

DeCoInter – Decarbonization of Maritime Sector and its Impact on Green Energy Transition

Programme measure:

2.1 Supporting transition towards green energy

ERDF:

1707784.00

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DeCoInter – Decarbonization of Maritime Sector and its Impact on Green Energy Transition

LoCaGas – Low Calorific Gas for Green Power Production

Programme measure:

2.1 Supporting transition towards green energy

ERDF:

1428960.00

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LoCaGas – Low Calorific Gas for Green Power Production

DecarbonDHS – Decarbonization of district heating systems

Programme measure:

2.1 Supporting transition towards green energy

ERDF:

1416508.14

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DecarbonDHS – Decarbonization of district heating systems

BALTICBEAT – Building Engagement to Accelerate Clean Energy Transitions in the South Baltic

Programme measure:

2.1 Supporting transition towards green energy

ERDF:

1240956.73

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BALTICBEAT – Building Engagement to Accelerate Clean Energy Transitions in the South Baltic