Find EU-funding for your projects now!Search for FundingSearch for programsReset all filters

  1. Select the type of organisation that you are interested in to implement projects.

    The role of an organisation involved could by lead partner, regular project partner, associate partner, and observers.

    Info
    Type of organisation
  2. Select countries that you are interested in to implement projects.

    The funding regions are defined by countries only. In case only part of a country (certain NUTS regions) is eligible for funding relevant information is provided in the description of the programme.

    Info
    Funding region
  3. Select themes that you are interested in to implement projects.

    16 different thematic keywords were predefined when the database was set up. Each call is classified according to this system either with one, two or more themes to facilitate the search for suitable calls.

    Info
    Topics
  4. You can use free text when searching for interesting calls. All you need to do is to enter a phrase in the text bar that EuroAccess is to look for in its database.

    When looking for a phrase in the free text bar, the system will perform an exact-match search. This means that it will search the database for the exact words, in their exact order. However, you can opt for two different approaches:

    1. You can use “AND”, in this way: One AND Two. EuroAccess will look in the database for the fields which records contain both One and Two, regardless of their order and their position in any sentence.

    2. You can use the “OR”, in this way: One OR Two. In this case, EuroAccess will search the database for fields that contain either the word One or the word Two. It will retrieve all the fields with one of these words or with both.

    However, you should prefer phrases or complex words over simple words in you text searches.

    Info
    Keyword
    Selection of eligible entitiesReset all
  1. An institution, body, office or agency established by or based on the Treaty on European Union and the Treaties establishing the European Communities.

    All education and training facilities for people of different age groups.

    An intergovernmental organization having legal personality under public international law or a specialized agency established by such an international organization. An international organization, the majority of whose members are Member States or Associated Countries and whose main objective is to promote scientific and technological cooperation in Europe, is an International Organization of European Interest.

    A person with legal rights and obligations. Unlike a legal entity, a natural person does not have a legal act (e.g. association, limited liability company, etc.).

    An NPO is an institution or organization which, by virtue of its legal form, is not profit-oriented or which is required by law not to distribute profits to its shareholders or individual members. An NGO is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that does not represent business interests. Pursues a common purpose for the benefit of society.

    A partnership, corporation, person, or agency that is for-profit and not operated by the government.

    Any government or other public administration, including public advisory bodies, at the national, regional or local level.

    A research institution is a legal entity established as a non-profit organization whose main objective is to conduct research or technological development. A college/university is a legal entity recognized by its national education system as a university or college or secondary school. It may be a public or private institution.

    A microenterprise, a small or medium-sized enterprise (business) as defined in EU Recommendation 2003/361. To qualify as an SME for EU funding, an enterprise must meet certain conditions, including (a) fewer than 250 employees and (b) an annual turnover not exceeding EUR 50 million and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding EUR 43 million. These ceilings apply only to the figures for individual companies.

    Selection of eligible countriesReset all
    Selection of topicsReset all
  1. Governance, partnership: Projects aimed at increasing the application of multilevel and transnational or cross-border governance, designing and testing appropriate governance structures and mechanisms. Also cooperation between public institutions on any theme.

    Innovation capacity and awareness-raising: Actions that increase a person’s or organisation’s capacity for innovation (not innovation as such), and that establish the capacity to diffuse and apply innovation; projects that stimulate innovation in different areas and innovation capacities; strengthening and empowering of innovation networks.

    Institutional cooperation and cooperation networks: Projects working on the improvement of institutional cross-border co-operation and capacities, on renewing and simplifying administrative management through long term cooperation between institutions (e.g. Euregion), on establishing and sharing regional knowledge and intercultural understanding and cohesion. It also deals with cooperations between universities, health care facilities, schools and sports organisations, as well as with management and capacity building.

    Activities focussing on agricultural products, organic farming, horticulture, as well as forest management and wood products; furthermore the development of the food sector, food chains, organic food production, and seafood products and any topics related to animals and fishing.

    Agriculture and fisheries and forestry: Projects focussing on agricultural products (i.e. fruits, meat, olives, etc.), organic farming, horticulture, as well as forest management and wood products. Also the development of the agro-food sector, food chains, organic food production, and seafood products. Any topics related to animals (i.e. health, management) and fishing (i.e. sustainable fishery, aquaculture).

    Soil and air quality: Projects that deal with any topic against soil and air pollution, except water pollution, for example, reduction of soil and air contamination, pollution-management systems, but also prevention and eradication of soil erosion, new ways of improving air quality (also indoors) and soil/air knowledge in general.

    Climate change and biodiversity projects assisting mitigation and adaption to climate change and environmental impacts of climate change. Development of low carbon technologies and strategies, reduction of CO2 emissions from all sectors. Promotion of biodiversity, new instruments to enhance biodiversity and natural protection.

    Soil and air quality projects that deal with any topic against soil and air pollution, except water pollution, for example, reduction of soil and air contamination, pollution-management systems, but also prevention and eradication of soil erosion, new ways of improving air quality (also indoors) and soil/air knowledge in general.

    Water management projects about management and distribution of drinking water, integrated sustainable water management, monitoring systems for water supply and improving drinking water quality; also water treatment (wastewater), in particular, innovative technologies to improve wastewater, treatments in the purification of industrial and domestic wastewater and water reuse policies. Waterways, lakes and rivers: This deals with any topics on waterways, lakes and rivers, from improving water quality, protecting and developing of ecosystems or sustainable wetland management.

    Activities that protect, promote and enhance cultural and natural heritage, increase the attractiveness through preservation and valorisation of common cultural and natural heritage in a sustainable manner, and improve and develop cultural and natural heritage objects, services and products. Cultural heritage management, art and culture, (maritime) heritage routes, access to cultural and natural heritage. Also all topics on cultural services such as festivals, concerts, art workshops.

    Cultural heritage and arts projects that protect, promote and enhance cultural and natural heritage, increase the attractiveness through preservation and valorisation of common cultural and natural heritage in a sustainable manner, and improve and develop cultural and natural heritage objects, services and products. Cultural heritage management, art and culture, (maritime) heritage routes, access to cultural and natural heritage. Also all topics on cultural services such as festivals, concerts, art workshops.

    Tourism projects dealing with the promotion of natural assets, and the protection and development of natural heritage, as well as increasing the touristic attractiveness through the better use of natural, cultural and historical heritage. Also projects about improved tourist services/products, development of ecotourism models, tourism development strategies.

    Sustainable management of natural resources projects focussing on the protection, promotion and valorization, and sustainable management and conservation of natural areas (habitats, geo parks, protected areas, etc.). Also projects focussing on preserving and enhancing cultural and natural heritage and landscape, as well as protecting the marine environment.

    Projects on waste management (innovative services and strategies), ecological waste treatment, treatment techniques/systems; waste disposal and recycling (improvement of recycling, innovative recycling technologies, recovery of organic waste, repair & re-use centres and networks); also prevention of pollution and pollution control (ecological and circular economy, marine littering, etc.).

    Labour market and employment: creating employment opportunities and/or optimising jobs, academic (un)employment and job mobility, workforce attraction and improvement of employment conditions for different groups.

    SME and entrepreneurship: strengthening SME capacities, boosting entrepreneurial activities in different sectors and for different groups, supporting social entrepreneurship, creating business support/advisory systems for start-ups/spin-offs/incubators, improving the competitiveness of SMEs, and promoting new business processes.

    Community integration and common identity projects that build identity, create a more cohesive society, promote positive relations through an increased provision of shared spaces and services.

    Demographic change and immigration is about projects tackling major societal challenges like demographic change in different areas and migration, in particular, aging society (active aging, best agers, silver economy strategies) and related new public services (adaptation of key services and infrastructure), social and spatial segregation, and brain drain. Also all topics on migration (policy tools, strategic planning, integration).

    All projects where ICT has a significant role, including tailor-made ICT solutions in different fields, as well as digital innovation hubs, open data, Internet of Things; ICT access and connecting (remote) areas with digital infrastructure and services; services and applications for citizens (e-health, e-government, e-learning, e-inclusion, etc.); services and applications for companies (e-commerce, networking, digital transformation, etc.).

    This is about the mitigation and management of risks and disasters, and the anticipation and response capacity towards the actors regarding specific risks and management of natural disasters, for example, prevention of flood and drought hazards, forest fire, strong weather conditions, etc.. It is also about risk assessment and safety.

    Education and training projects on expanding educational opportunities, reducing barriers in the field of education, improving higher education and lifelong learning, training and labour mobility, educational networks, higher vocational education, common learning programmes.

    Topics on energy management, energy-saving methods, evaluating energy efficiency measurements, energy rehabilitation/efficiency in buildings / public infrastructure, promotion of energy efficiency, cooperation among experienced energy efficiency firms, institutions and local administrations, co-generation.

    Projects focussing on wind, solar, biomass, hydroelectric, geothermal and other renewable energy, increasing the production of sustainable renewable energy and improving research capacities in biomass. Also projects focussing on storage and management of renewable energy, new technologies, sustainable regional bioenergy policies and financial Instruments for investments on renewable energy.

    Social projects concerning people with disabilities and excluded groups; enhancement of the capacity of children, young people, women and elderly; creation of infrastructure to improve access for disabled people, integration of socially vulnerable people; innovate in the care of victims of gender violence, social inclusion of women, etc.

    This deals with the development of health and social services and improved accessibility and efficiency for different groups (elderly, children, etc.). It is also about new healthcare models and medical diagnosis and treatments (dementia, cancer, diabetes, etc.), hospitals, care management, and rare diseases, as well as improving wellbeing and promoting sports.

    Projects about (organised) crime, efficient and secure borders, such as enhancing the effectiveness of the police in the prevention of drug crimes, the development of safety services, or tackling security and organised crime issues.

    Activities related to:

    • Transport and mobility covering all sorts of transport (incl. urban transport) and mobility.
    • Improving transport connections dealing with traffic and/or transport connections, rehabiliation/modernisation, better connectivity, improving accessibility/connections, but also public transport.
    • Multimodal transport and logistics and freight transport focusing on using different means of transport, developing multimodal connections, optimising intermodal transport chains; offering multimodal logistics solutions and providing access to clean, efficient and multimodal transport corridors and hubs; establishing cooperation among logistic centres and developing multimodal mobility strategies.

    Activities related to:

    • urban development, such as planning and design of cities and urban areas, urban renewal, urban-rural links (climate, sustainable mobility, water efficiency, participation, sustainable land use, smart cities, public urban areas, regeneration)
    • regional planning and development, such as the implementation of regional development policies/instruments and programmes, sustainable land use management plans, integrated regional action plans, spatial planning, and marine protected area management.
    • rural and peripheral development, referring to remote, sparsely populated areas, rural community development, and rural economics, in particular access to remote areas and policies for rural areas.
    Keyword search
Apply selection

Call key data

Interreg Germany-Denmark project outline 2024

Funding Program

Interreg Germany-Denmark

deadlines

Opening
01.07.2024

Deadline
11.11.2024 23:59

Funding rate

65 %

Call budget

€ 40,000,000.00

Link to the call

Link to the submission

Call content

short description

The programme Interreg Deutschland-Danmark promotes cross-border cooperation between Germany and Denmark, fostering the growth of the region in the areas of economics, employment, education, tourism and culture by funding cross-border innovative projects that want to create positive change for the German-Danish cooperation.

Call objectives

The following priorities and specific objectives were developed as part of the program:

  • P1: An innovative region
    • SO 1.1: Development and expansion of research and innovation capacities and the introduction of advanced technologies
  • P2: A green region
    • SO 2.1: Development of smart energy systems, grids and storage systems outside the trans-European energy network (TEN-E)
    • SO 2.2: Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster prevention and resilience, taking into account ecosystem-based approaches
    • SO 2.3: Promoting the transition to a resource-efficient circular economy
  • P3: An attractive region
    • SO 3.1: Improve equitable access to inclusive and quality education, training and lifelong learning services by developing accessible infrastructure, including by promoting the resilience of distance and online learning in education and training
    • SO 3.2: Strengthening the role of culture and sustainable tourism for economic development, social inclusion and social innovation
  • P4: A functional region
    • SO 4.1: Improving the efficiency of public administration bodies by promoting their cooperation in the legal and administrative fields and cooperation between citizens on the one hand and institutions on the other, with the aim of removing legal and other obstacles in border regions
    • SO 4.2: Creating mutual trust, especially through incentives for people-to-people activities

read more

Expected results

The following measures are proposed in the program (non-exhaustive list):

P1: An innovative region - A detailed list of eligible measures can be found here.

  • SO 1.1: Development and expansion of research and innovation capacities and the introduction of advanced technologies
    • The specific objective aims to make further contributions to strengthening R&D activities, growth and even better use of research results in the program region through targeted innovations. Furthermore, the competencies and strengths as well as the (existing) innovation and research capacities are to be used increasingly across borders and thus more efficiently and synergies are to be developed. The concept of innovation is understood broadly: it can involve product and process innovations as well as social innovations. An application-oriented approach (with the involvement of companies) is important here - especially for research activities; basic research is not funded in the Interreg program.
    • Thematically, the priority is also largely open, although there is a particular focus on the common strength positions of the program area:
      • Maritime economy
      • Life science and welfare technologies
      • Food industry
      • Digital economy
      • Robotics and automation
    • The only exceptions are the topics of energy, climate change and circular economy, as these - including the respective innovation, development and implementation process - are covered in the priority "A green region".

P2: A green region - A detailed list of eligible measures can be found here.

  • SO 2.1: Development of smart energy systems, grids and storage systems outside the trans-European energy network (TEN-E)
    • This specific objective supports projects that contribute to the development and establishment of intelligent energy systems, grids and storage systems in order to ensure a stable energy supply in the program region in the future.
    • A pioneering role in the field of renewable energies has already been developed in the German-Danish program region. The program partners pursue similar objectives with regard to reducing CO2 emissions and the use of fossil fuels, and there is a common interest in promoting renewable energies. Fossil fuels are to be increasingly replaced by renewable energies not only in the electricity sector, but also in the heating, cooling and transport sectors.
    • In addition, the German-Danish region has developed a leading international role in the field of power electronics in recent years. This must be maintained and expanded.
  • SO 2.2: Promoting adaptation to climate change and disaster prevention and resilience, taking into account ecosystem-based approaches
    • Within this specific objective, joint cross-border and needs-oriented solutions for the challenges of climate change are to be developed at and for the regional and municipal level in order to develop the German-Danish region into a climate-resilient region.
    • To this end, specific regional needs and barriers to adaptation to climate change are to be jointly identified, solutions developed and recommendations for policy-makers and regional and local administrations derived. This also includes raising political awareness of this issue and measures to provide citizens with well-founded information about climate change and its effects on the program region. However, the overall approach of the program can only be to promote "soft" cooperation, which can nevertheless serve as preparatory measures for investment and infrastructure projects.
  • SO 2.3: Promoting the transition to a resource-efficient circular economy
    • Although the program region is a technologically highly developed area compared to other European regions, economic production with regard to waste prevention is not yet satisfactory and does not provide a sufficient starting point for a green transition. Therefore, there is a need in cross-border cooperation to find new joint solutions, both within the individual value chains and at a higher level, i.e. in planning and within the system. In this specific objective, cross-border solutions as well as models and demonstrations are therefore to be developed in order to design planning and product design in such a way that materials and resources can be kept in the cycle for as long as possible, or to identify materials and resources to prevent waste production from the outset. All solutions should have a positive impact on value creation and competitiveness and reduce waste volumes in the long term. The program's approach includes all economic sectors.

P3: An attractive region - A detailed list of eligible measures can be found here.

  • SO 3.1: Improving equal access to inclusive and quality education, training and lifelong learning services by developing accessible infrastructure, including by promoting the resilience of distance and online learning in education and training
    • This specific objective is designed to counteract the shortage of skilled workers in the region by facilitating access to education and training through innovative and high-quality offers for different educational courses and improving opportunities for cross-border recognized qualifications. Further education and lifelong learning are of crucial importance for individual citizens in the region as well as for the labor market and the development of society in the program region. Therefore, new cross-border solutions and offers for education, training and further education are to be developed that support the interest of companies, employees and other relevant target groups (young people) in a cross-border labor market. In a border region, particular importance is attached to the teaching of skills in the respective neighboring language as well as the teaching of social, intercultural and democratic skills.
  • SO 3.2: Strengthening the role of culture and sustainable tourism for economic development, social inclusion and social innovation
    • Under this specific objective, projects should contribute to increasing the visibility of the program region as an attractive place to visit, live, study, work and invest. This is to be achieved, among other things, by strengthening and further developing shared culture (including the creative industries) and sustainable cultural and nature tourism in the region.
    • A central point here is the development of the culture and tourism sector in the wake of COVID-19, which requires a restructuring and rethinking of the entire sector in order to ensure the long-term socio-economic resilience of both sectors, in which sustainability is a special element.
    • Cross-border cooperation should be the driving force of the cultural and tourism sector in the program region, so that the common nature and cultural potential of the region are exploited. Sustainable and innovative offers should strengthen the attractiveness and cohesion between citizens.

P4: A functional region - A detailed list of eligible measures can be found here.

  • SO 4.1: Improving the efficiency of public administration bodies by promoting their cooperation in the fields of law and administration and cooperation between citizens on the one hand and institutions on the other, with the aim of removing legal and other obstacles in border regions
    • Cross-border cooperation in the programme region is characterized by a large number of stakeholders who cooperate with each other at different levels, in different thematic areas and at different levels. However, the further anchoring of many well-established cooperations could still be significantly improved, for example through corresponding commitment and implementation in the institutions' own strategies as well as the provision of resources. Overall, cooperation in some areas is not yet sufficiently developed and great potential for cross-border added value remains untapped. In addition, there are further obstacles to closer cooperation, particularly at a legal or administrative level, which influence or even prevent cooperation. In this specific objective, established topics are therefore to be further developed and new topics identified in order to extend strategic German-Danish cooperation to other topics that are distinct from the pure implementation of the Interreg program. These topics also include the (further) development of a joint labor market.
  • SO 4.2: Creating mutual trust, especially through incentives for people-to-people activities
    • An important framework condition for cross-border cooperation and cohesion in the German-Danish area is mutual trust as well as understanding and recognition of each other's culture, language, values and attitudes. Trust between citizens on both sides of the border can only grow through concrete experiences. Therefore, this specific objective should contribute to strengthening mutual trust between the citizens of the program region. This must be achieved in particular through initiatives that promote international understanding and strengthen intercultural understanding among citizens. This means, among other things, that citizens' knowledge of German and Danish lifestyles, culture and shared history is expanded across the border. This also includes improving the conditions for learning Danish and German.
    • The expectation is that citizen encounters will create an ever greater public awareness of the importance of intercultural differences and their potential to make the program region special.

read more

Eligibility Criteria

Regions / countries for funding

Denmark (Danmark), Germany (Deutschland)

eligible entities

Education and training institution, International organization, Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) / Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Other, Private institution, incl. private company (private for profit), Public Body (national, regional and local; incl. EGTCs), Research Institution incl. University, Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME)

Mandatory partnership

Yes

Project Partnership

Each project requires at least one partner from Germany and one partner from Denmark.

The following applies to all partners: project partners on the German and Danish side can receive funding. Different national legislation applies in some cases.

Project partners must always be

  • be a legal entity under public or private law (or in Germany also: OHG, KG)
  • have the technical, financial and organizational prerequisites for carrying out the project
  • be located within the program area

Requirements for partners outside the program region:

  • No project partners can be found within the programme region who are able and willing to implement the activities OR
  • The project partner outside the program region is strategically necessary for the successful implementation of the project results.

Who is not eligible for funding?

  • Private individuals
  • Political parties
  • Sole traders (e.K. in Germany, enkeltmandsvirksomheder in Denmark)
  • GbR (Germany)

The project partners must appoint a lead partner within their project partnership.

The following requirements apply to lead partners in addition to the requirements for each project partner due to the special responsibility and additional resources required:

  • legal entities under public law OR
  • legal entities under private law, provided that they (laid down in a statute, for example)
    • are predominantly financed or controlled under public law and
    • predominantly perform tasks in the public interest OR
    • are non-profit organizations that perform tasks of a non-commercial nature in the public interest. The lead partner must be based in the programme area (Chapter 10).
  • The lead partner must have the technical, financial and administrative resources for the special tasks. This also includes the deployment of sufficient human resources.
  • The decision as to whether a partner meets the requirements is made on a case-by-case basis.

other eligibility criteria

Projects receive a grant for the project activities carried out. The maximum funding rate for projects is 65%. Please note that funding quotas that deviate from the rule and are agreed between the project partners must be regulated exclusively in the partnership agreement. The reimbursement principle applies to all project expenditure. The project partners must therefore pre-finance all costs.

The program area and thus the funding region comprises 

  • the regions of Syddanmark and Sjælland on the Danish side, and 
  • the districts of Nordfriesland, Ostholstein, Plön, Rendsburg-Eckernförde and Schleswig-Flensburg as well as the independent cities of Flensburg, Kiel, Lübeck and Neumünster on the German side.

Additional information

Topics

Administration & Governance, Institutional Capacity & Cooperation, 
Air Quality, Biodiversity & Environment, Climate & Climate Change, Water quality & management, 
Arts & Culture, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, 
Circular Economy, Natural Resources, 
Competitiveness of Enterprises, Employment/Labour Market, SME & entrepreneurship, 
Digitalisation, Digital Society, ICT, 
Disaster Prevention, Resilience, Risk Management, 
Education & Training, Children & Youth, Media, 
Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy , 
Equal Rights, Human Rights, People with Disabilities, Social Inclusion, 
Health, Social Services, Sports, 
Mobility & Transport, 
Rural & Urban Development/Planning

Relevance for EU Macro-Region

EUSBSR - EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region

UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs)

project duration

max. 36 months

Additional Information

The next application deadline for all priorities is 13.01.2025. The submission of a project outline at least 8 weeks before the actual application deadline is mandatory! You can find the project outline here.

The project outline forms the basis for further application consultation by the Interreg Secretariat and a project application can only be submitted by the application deadline if an outline has been submitted on time. This is expressly not a two-stage application procedure. The purpose of the outline is, among other things, to give you a realistic assessment of the eligibility of your project idea and the project partners involved - the outline is intended to provide you and us with helpful support when submitting the application.

The project outline must be received by 11.11.2024.

Please contact the Interreg Secretariat if you have any questions about the procedure and for further advice !

A further application deadline is currently planned for both 2025 and 2026.

Please send your project outline to info-interreg@rsyd.dkby the deadline


Note on the funding:

Depending on the availability of funds, there may be restrictions for individual priorities or possibly a focus on certain topics.

There is particularly strong demand in Priority 1 "An innovative region". The Interreg Committee has therefore decided that by the application deadline of 13.01.2025 , particular consideration should be given to the areas of strength Maritime Economy, Food Industry and Robotics and Automation. A one-off amount of 3.8 million euros in funding has been reserved for projects in these areas. The remaining funds (also approx. EUR 3.8 million) are available to all other projects in Priority 1, regardless of the strength positions.

The Interreg administration will present the status of the initiative for the weakly covered strengths positions at the meeting in November 2024. At the meeting in November 2024, the Interreg Committee will decide whether the reservation of funds will be extended by one application deadline or whether the reserved funds will also be available to all project applications submitted by the application deadline in January 2025 in the quality competition, regardless of the strength positions.

The Interreg Committee draws attention to the fact that the application deadline in January 2025 may be the last application deadline for Priority 1. Provided there are sufficient project applications that meet the quality requirements, the Interreg Committee can commit all remaining funds in Priority 1.

Contact

Interreg Deutschland-Danmark Sekretariat
+45 7663 8242
Website

To see more information about this call, you can register for free here
or log in with an existing account.
Log in Register now