This initiative aims to empower regional and national innovation stakeholders to build robust interregional innovation ecosystems, reinforcing the objectives of the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument.
The I3 Support Facility will act as a cornerstone in fostering innovative projects within smart specialisation areas. By promoting cohesion, capacity-building, and integration into broader European value chains, it seeks to particularly benefit less-developed regions across the EU.
The heart of the I3 Support Facility: The Capacity Building Hub
At the core of the I3 Support Facility is the Capacity Building Hub, designed to accelerate the adoption of the I3 Instrument and maximise the benefits of this EU funding programme. This Hub will:
- Facilitate collaboration, consortia building, knowledge sharing, and capacity building among stakeholders.
- Grasp (policy) feedback from running I3 Instrument projects.
- Align with EU and regional priorities and support public sector capacity building related to interregional investments.
Tools and services for stakeholders
The Facility offers an array of tools to support innovation stakeholders, including:
- Technical, regulatory, and investment advice to strengthen I3 Instrument project applications.
- A matchmaking platform to connect stakeholders and foster collaboration.
- Workshops, training seminars, and a comprehensive handbook to share best practices and build robust business cases.