Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: March 19, 2026 (Full application, I3-2026-CAP2B)
Funding Amounts: €9.8 million total call budget; typical project size €500,000–€1,500,000; 100% funding rate; project duration 18–24 months
Summary: Supports less developed EU regions to strengthen innovation ecosystems and prepare for interregional innovation investments through capacity building and collaboration.
Key Information: Consortium must include at least one less developed region and one more developed region; coordinator must be from a less developed or outermost EU region.