I3-2026-INV2a - Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a

About this call

Expected Impact:

FOR ALL THREE THEMATIC PRIORITIES:

Expected impact at the closure of the project (non-exhaustive list):

Creation of new value chains in less developed regions and transition regions;

Application and deployment of innovative technologies and solutions (new to

the region) in less developed and transition regions (innovation diffusion);

Exploitation of project results;

Innovative technologies tested and adopted by the market;

Innovative solutions deployed improving businesses confidence, competences

and means to digitalise and grow;

Contribution to digitisation and health systems transformation, through various

types of innovation and the supply of IT services;

Uptake of technologically/economically reliable and viable solutions on the

market;

Deployment of new technologies fostering the growth of Europe’s manufacturing sector;

Innovative technologies adopted by SMEs;

Identification of possible sources of funding/funding mix, to cover the residual investment needs (public-private partnerships for the deployment of innovation, the collaboration with venture capitals, EIB group loans etc);

Strengthening innovation diffusion channels;

Reinforcing the capacity of regions to co-invest together, joining forces on common S3 investment priorities (interregional investments).

Long-term impact (non-exhaustive list):

Reduction of the innovation divide and of disparities between more developed and less developed regions;

Increased companies’ productivity and efficiency;

Improved user-friendly, accessible and interoperable public services;

Improved level of digital skills;

Improved EU innovation capacity and competitiveness;

Creating new market opportunities for EU companies;

Making the EU industry more efficient and sustainable;

Improved way of living and of doing business;

Increased social and territorial cohesion as well as personal well-being;

Improved education and vocational training systems (indirectly);