Interreg Arctic Clustering Projects
Combining Interreg resources and skills to get the best results for Arctic and near-Arctic communities.
What are clustering projects?
Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) and Interreg Aurora have joined forces to strengthen cooperation and create synergies among Arctic and near-Arctic stakeholders. As part of this effort, projects funded by either programme during the 2021–2027 funding period were invited to collaborate through dedicated clustering projects. Six projects have been selected in Clustering calls run in parallel by both programmes, to bring together expertise, experiences and results across the two programmes, with the aim of generating greater impact, enhancing project outcomes and extending the reach of their results. The clustering projects seek to raise the profile of issues that matter to people living in the Arctic and near-Arctic regions, while supporting the practical implementation of the EU Arctic Policy at community level. Learn more about the six Interreg Arctic Clustering Projects approved projects.
Autonomous Environmental Sampling for Enhanced Synergies and Scaled Impact
AUTOsense promotes digital and robotic solutions for agriculture and environmental monitoring by bringing together expertise, results and best practices.
AUTOsense
Clustering inclusive territories driven by digital innovation
Enhancing the capacity of public authorities and their communities to jointly shape and develop their territories.
INCLUDEFrom Lessons Learned to Regenerative Tourism Futures
ReThink is an international collaboration redefining the future of nature-based tourism in Northern Europe.
ReThink
From Waste to Worth: Advancing Sustainable Composites via Natural Fiber Screening
Accelerating the uptake of circular composite solutions across NPA and Aurora regions by co-developing regional action plans, engaging stakeholders, and showcasing scalable innovations.
W2W-CompositesCross-program Adoption and Transfer of Arctic Low-carbon Ice-resilient Solutions
The Northern Periphery and Arctic is growing. New ports, offshore wind farms, coastal roads, and bridges are being planned and built across the region. The knowledge to make this infrastructure durable, low-carbon, and resilient already exists. CATALIS brings it together and makes it available to the people who need it.
CATALIS
Idea Hub for Arctic Nature and Technology
IHANAT connects ecological expertise with AI, robotics, and digital technologies to support smarter and more sustainable management of invasive alien species in Arctic and sub-Arctic environments. IHANAT is funded by Interreg Aurora.
IHANATInterreg Arctic Clustering Projects Event
The Interreg Arctic Clustering Projects Event, taking place on 9 December 2026 in Copenhagen, brings together Interreg NPA and Interreg Aurora projects, European Commission representatives, and Monitoring and Steering Committee members from both programmes.
Interreg Arctic Clustering Projects Event
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 their 5 funded clustering projects as “Operations of Strategic Importance” (OSIs).