The Programme Area

What “new” elements in the NPA?

A. Stronger focus on change and tangible results

B. Higher budget and grant rates

C. Simplification measures

D. More focus on the Arctic Dimension

E. Better access for private partners

The Programme Mind-set= Intervention logic

1• Programme Area specific challenges and opportunities

2• Selected interventions

3• Tangible results or solutions =>• Measurable changes at Programme Area level

Example, Priority Axis 2Objective 2.1 improved support systems tailored for starts-ups and existing SMEs in remote and sparsely populated areas

• Objective: Improved entrepreneurial climate by facilitating the transfer and development of business support strategies and solutions

• Results sought: Removing barriers and bottlenecks for SMEs, encouragement of entrepreneurship especially among underrepresented groups

• Actions supported: Development of new support systems e.g. support over distance

• Main target groups and end users: Start-ups, existing

SMEs, underrepresented groups

• Types of partners: Intermediary bodies dealing with start ups

How much funding available?

Source ERDF Norway Iceland Faroe Islands

Green-land

Total

MEUR 47.2 4.8 1.6 0.7 0.9 55.2

Grant Rates

Grant Rate

ERDF Norway Iceland FaroeIslands

Green-land

65% 50% 60% 65% 65%

For SMEs the grant rate is always 50%

Typical costs and number of partners

• Programme thresholds: 0,25 – 2,0 MEUR

• Average for the two first calls: 1,7 MEUR

• Number of partners: 5 – 15 full partners• + 5 – 10 associated partners

Eligible applicants

• The Lead Partner has to be a public organisation (governt by public law)

• Partners can be: National, regional, local public organisationsUniversities, research institutes, etc.Regional development organisations ,priv/pubNGOs, social enterprises, associations etc.SMEs

Selection Criteria• Contribute significantly to programme’s specific

objectives

• Focus on topics of particular relevance for the

Programme Area

• Demonstrate high level of trans-nationality

• Tangible outcomes; new products and services

Upcoming calls

• 3rd Call: opens 30/9 and ends 30/11 2015

• 4th Call: opens 8/1 and ends 11/4 2016

• 5th Call: autumn 2016

• For preparatory projects , no time limits

Partner search

• Regional Contact Points in all nine partner countries will be happy to assist you

• Contact Michael O’Brien

• Or the Programme Secretariat

Two important docs you have to know before applying

Annual event in September

• Annual Conference in Kuopio, Finland 30th September 2015

• How to Apply seminar in Copenhagen 20th October 2015

• These events are open for all interested!

OLE DAMSGAARDWWW.INTERREG-NPA.EU

Thanks a lot for your attention!