Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027

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Transnational cooperation programme for the Baltic Sea Region. Supports innovative, water-smart, and climate-neutral societies. Covers maritime spatial planning, integrated coastal zone management, sustainable marine resources, coastal climate adaptation. Partners: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Norway.

Source: https://interreg-baltic.eu/projects

Funding Details

Funder: Interreg Baltic Sea Region
Funding Goal: Support transnational cooperation projects across the Baltic Sea Region covering innovative societies (digitisation, innovation), water-smart societies (maritime spatial planning, integrated coastal zone management, sustainable marine resources, water management), climate-neutral societies (clean energy, climate adaptation, low-carbon mobility), and cooperation governance. Funds joint development, testing and implementation of solutions and policies across borders.
Funding Amount: Varies by call and project type; ERDF co-financing typically 75-80% of eligible costs
Deadline: Rolling, with periodic calls for project proposals (periodic)
How to Apply: Applications submitted via BAMOS+ online system (baplus.bamos.eu). Applicants must first present a project idea through the Programme's gateway. Calls typically run over several months. Programme Manual available at interreg-baltic.eu/gateway/programme-manual/
Target Region: Baltic Sea Region: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Norway
Contact: Joint Secretariat: interreg-baltic.eu/service/contacts/
Official Page: https://interreg-baltic.eu/gateway/
Last Checked: 2026-05-07 08:24

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Partnership must include organisations from at least 3 different eligible Baltic Sea Region countries
Lead partner must be a public or equivalent body from an eligible country

Project Scope

Project must fall under one of the four thematic priorities (innovative, water-smart, climate-neutral, governance)
Activities must demonstrate transnational added value that cannot be achieved by individual countries alone

Required Documents

Application via BAMOS+ online system; project idea presentation required first
Project budget plan and partner agreements required

Constraints

ERDF co-financing rate typically 75-80%; national co-funding required from each partner
Programme runs periodic calls — applicants must wait for an open call

Summary

The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 is a transnational cooperation initiative funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Norway, supporting cross-border and transnational cooperation across the Baltic Sea area. The programme brings together nine partner countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, and Norway. The programme is structured around four thematic priorities: Priority 1 (Innovative Societies) covering digitisation and innovation ecosystems; Priority 2 (Water-Smart Societies) addressing maritime spatial planning, integrated coastal zone management, sustainable marine resources, and water management; Priority 3 (Climate-Neutral Societies) targeting clean energy transition, climate adaptation, and low-carbon transport; Priority 4 (Cooperation Governance) strengthening institutional capacity for cross-border cooperation. Eligible activities include joint development and testing of methods, tools, and pilot actions, capacity building, policy development, and knowledge transfer. Projects typically run for 2-3 years with transnational partnership consortia. At least three organisations from three different eligible countries must form a partnership. Partners can be public authorities, public bodies, NGOs, research institutions, universities, and private organisations with public or non-profit character. Geographically, the programme covers the entire Baltic Sea basin. ERDF co-financing is typically 75-80% of eligible project costs. Applications are submitted through the BAMOS+ online portal. The programme runs periodic calls for project proposals, with the matchmaking platform helping potential partners find each other ahead of calls. For ocean plastic and circular economy work, the programme's Priority 2 (water-smart societies) is most relevant, as it covers sustainable marine resource use and integrated coastal management. Priority 3 also offers opportunities for circular economy and waste-related innovation projects in the Baltic Sea area.

Historical Context

Running since 1997; current 2021-2027 programme follows 2014-2020 period. Covers four thematic priorities with multiple specific objectives. Uses ERDF and Norwegian national funding.

Why it was added

Primary EU territorial cooperation programme for Baltic Sea marine/coastal projects including MSP, ICZM, and sustainable marine resources

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