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

 Save the Date for the Interreg South Baltic Partner Search Forum

Save the Date for the Interreg South Baltic Partner Search Forum

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Published

 New calls for proposals are scheduled for autumn 2025

New calls for proposals are scheduled for autumn 2025

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Published

 Registration Now Open for Interreg South Baltic Annual Event 2025

Registration Now Open for Interreg South Baltic Annual Event 2025

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 Projects from the 4th call for projects and the 2nd Small-scale projects call for proposals selected for funding by the Monitoring Committee

Projects from the 4th call for projects and the 2nd Small-scale projects call for…

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 Celebrating World Environment Day: Advancing Sustainable Solutions in the South Baltic Area

Celebrating World Environment Day: Advancing Sustainable Solutions in the South Baltic…

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 Save the Date: Interreg South Baltic Annual Event 2025

Save the Date: Interreg South Baltic Annual Event 2025

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 Celebrating Europe Day with Interreg South Baltic

Celebrating Europe Day with Interreg South Baltic

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 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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Project library

BRIDGE – Cultural and tourism education as a bridge for cross-border cooperation, networking and developing relationships with new partners

Programme measure:

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

ERDF:

159223.00

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BRIDGE – Cultural and tourism education as a bridge for cross-border cooperation, networking and developing...

BALCA – Building Capacity for Baltic Climate Action

Programme measure:

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

ERDF:

160000.00

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BALCA – Building Capacity for Baltic Climate Action

PrepAlliance – Allies Increasing Preparedness Level Among Citizens

Programme measure:

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

ERDF:

159999.98

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PrepAlliance – Allies Increasing Preparedness Level Among Citizens

FASD – Bridge Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – Building Resources for Innovative Diagnosis and Guidance to Empower Families

Programme measure:

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

ERDF:

1112873.96

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FASD – Bridge Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – Building Resources for Innovative Diagnosis...

AIMused – Accessibility Integration and Artificial Intelligence for Museums

Programme measure:

3.1 Developing sustainable, resilient, and innovative tourism

ERDF:

1661574.20

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AIMused – Accessibility Integration and Artificial Intelligence for Museums

Back2Woods – Rediscovering South Baltic Forests as Places for Mental Healing and Active Recreation

Programme measure:

3.1 Developing sustainable, resilient, and innovative tourism

ERDF:

2039720.00

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Back2Woods – Rediscovering South Baltic Forests as Places for Mental Healing and Active Recreation

LAL – Laptops and Lighthouses

Programme measure:

3.1 Developing sustainable, resilient, and innovative tourism

ERDF:

972000.00

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LAL – Laptops and Lighthouses

BalticGrow – Cross-border innovation for sustainable rooftop ecosystems in the South Baltic region

Programme measure:

2.2 Promoting sustainable use of water

ERDF:

1528800.00

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BalticGrow – Cross-border innovation for sustainable rooftop ecosystems in the South Baltic...

ReCircWater – Innovating Stormwater Management and Reuse

Programme measure:

2.2 Promoting sustainable use of water

ERDF:

1608192.88

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ReCircWater – Innovating Stormwater Management and Reuse

IMPETUS – IMPET build your wind energy future with US

Programme measure:

2.1 Supporting transition towards green energy

ERDF:

1599113.2

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IMPETUS – IMPET build your wind energy future with US