Welcome to the Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027
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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 World Environment Day: Advancing Sustainable Solutions in the South Baltic…
Published 06.06.2025
Save the Date: Interreg South Baltic Annual Event 2025
Published 26.05.2025
Celebrating Europe Day with Interreg South Baltic
Published 09.05.2025
Celebrating Earth Day 2025 – Our Power, Our Planet with Interreg South Baltic…
Published 22.04.2025
Highlights from the Communicating Operations of Strategic Importance Meeting
Published 16.04.2025
European Commission Launches New Proposal to Boost Green Innovation Through Stakeholder…
Published 01.04.2025
3.7 Million Euros Granted for Cross-Border Projects and Agreements Signed with Ministers…
Published 24.03.2025
Interreg South Baltic Projects Encouraged to Shine in the 2025 REGIOSTARS…
Published 14.02.2025
Calls closed: 30 applications submitted for 4th regular and 2nd Small-scale project…
Published 05.02.2025
The 4th regular projects and 2nd Small-scale projects calls: sign up for WOD2021…
Published 16.12.2024
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
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
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
DigiClimAct – Climate Action in South Baltic Cities Goes Digital
Programme measure:
1.1 Digitalising the region
ERDF:
159600.00
AIKnowIT – Hub for AI and IT Knowledge and cooperation between universities and SMEs
Programme measure:
1.1 Digitalising the region
ERDF:
159969.60
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
DeCoInter – Decarbonization of Maritime Sector and its Impact on Green Energy Transition
Programme measure:
2.1 Supporting transition towards green energy
ERDF:
1707784.00
LoCaGas – Low Calorific Gas for Green Power Production
Programme measure:
2.1 Supporting transition towards green energy
ERDF:
1428960.00
DecarbonDHS – Decarbonization of district heating systems
Programme measure:
2.1 Supporting transition towards green energy
ERDF:
1416508.14
BALTICBEAT – Building Engagement to Accelerate Clean Energy Transitions in the South Baltic
Programme measure:
2.1 Supporting transition towards green energy
ERDF:
1240956.73
