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

Projects funded by either programme during the funding period 2021-2027 are invited to join efforts and submit a clustering project application that leads to better outputs and results and a greater outreach for the dissemination of the results from the two programmes. Clustering projects are expected to give a higher profile to topics relevant to people living in the Arctic and contribute to the practical implementation of the EU Arctic Policy in communities.
Deadline 02.10.2025 12:00 CET
Priorities
Cooperation Opportunities
Project types Clustering

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.

Follow the programmes websites and the hashtag  #InterregArcticCooperation  to stay up to date.  Or sign up to the Interreg NPA newsletter to receive relevant news in your inbox.

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.

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.

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