Call for clustering projects
Interreg NPA and Interreg Aurora have decided to work more closely together and to facilitate synergies and clustering among Arctic and near-Arctic stakeholders.
Call outline
A coordinated call
The two Interreg Arctic Programmes will coordinate the call for applications, this means that there will be frequent joint events and a close collaboration between the programmes during project development and assessment.
However, please note that Specific Terms of reference apply for each programme detailing eligibility criteria, project size, budgets and durations, leading to Interreg Aurora funding cross-border clustering projects and Interreg NPA funding transnational clustering projects.
The call will launch in early 2025 and run from 8th September to 2nd October, 2025.
Terms of reference
Interreg NPA - Read more about Specific Terms of reference, transnational clustering projects
Interreg Aurora - Read more about Specific Terms of reference, cross-border clustering projects
Project development support
Several events will take place online and in person to support project and partnership development. Take a look further below on this page and save the dates!
For more information about Interreg NPA clustering projects, contact Christopher Parker at the Joint Secretariat.
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Interreg NPA Operations of Strategic Importance
Recognising the unique circumstances and challenges of the area compared to other parts of Europe, the clustering projects have the potential to bring strong regional and territorial development perspectives and contribute to a more coordinated implementation of territorial strategies that cover multiple programme areas, such as the EU Arctic Policy.
The Northern Periphery and Arctic programme has labelled clustering projects as “Operations of Strategic Importance” (OSIs) and specific focus will be given to communicating the projects widely and in a coordinated way.
Project and partnership development
Several events will take place online and in person to present the terms of reference, expectations from the call, support to project and partnership development.
Projects funded by either programme during the 2021-2027 period have the opportunity to collaborate in a clustering project. This aims to enhance outputs, achieve better results, and increase outreach for disseminating outcomes from both programmes.
The call for Clustering projects will launch in January, followed by several targeted online events to support project and partnership development. Applications can be submitted between September 2nd and October 8th, 2025.
Lead Partners of Interreg Aurora and Interreg NPA projects are invited to meet in person to get to know the projects and find the right partners for developing the best clustering projects.
More information will follow in due course.
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Submit your application
*It is not yet possible to apply to this call.* Applications must be submitted through the electronic monitoring system Jems, which is available on the link: jems.interreg-npa.eu.
Register on Jems