About the programme 2021-2027
The interreg Italy-Croatia 2021-2027 Programme finances cross-border cooperation projects focusing on innovation in the blue economy, capitalises previous cooperation experiences, and creates stronger sinergies with EUSAIR.
8 counties
CROATIA
25 provinces
ITALY
€ 222,7 million
TOTAL BUDGET
€ 178,1 million
ERDF
Sustainable growth
in the blue economy
Current Projects: 13
Green and resilient shared environment
Current Projects: 31
Sustainable maritime and multimodal transport
Current Projects: 10
Culture and tourism for sustainable development
Current Projects: 23
Integrated governance for stronger cooperation
Current Projects: 22
News
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BEYOND
27/05/2026Youth4Sea 2026: Youth Engagement Beyond Borders
On 25 May 2026 in Ancona, we participated in Youth4Sea – the Interreg Italy-Croatia Annual Event 2026, contributing to discussions and exchanges on strengthening meaningful youth engagement in European cooperation and decision-making processes.
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STRENGTH
26/05/2026Youth4Sea in Ancona
We took part in the Youth4Sea | Ideas for the Future of Italy – Croatia Cooperation event, a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with many other Interreg projects working on youth engagement.
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ECOFOODCYCLE
26/05/2026Youth engagement and European cooperation: participation at Youth4Sea 2026
The project was selected as a good practice for youth involvement at the Interreg Italy-Croatia Annual Event, showcasing concrete actions, school activities and the importance of youth protagonism in European cooperation policies
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Italy-Croatia
26/05/2026Youth4Sea: putting young people at the centre of territorial cooperation
From project experiences to policy reflections, Youth4Sea brought together young voices, institutions and projects to shape the future of territorial cooperation
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in4blue
26/05/2026IN4BLUE: Venetian Cluster hosted Resident Transnational Exchange Program and Co‑Development Workshop in Spinea
The IN4BLUE Resident Transnational Exchange Program hosted by Venetian Cluster from 19 to 21 May 2026 offered five young residents from Italy and Croatia a three‑day programme in Spinea focused on business model exchange, cross‑border collaboration and sustainable innovation. The visit culminated in a full‑day Co‑Development Workshop, dedicated to refining the Business Plan and developing the Triple Business Model Canvas — a key step in advancing shared solutions for the Adriatic Blue Economy.
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in4blue
26/05/2026IN4BLUE Resident Transnational Exchange Program and Co-development Workshop in Friuli Venezia Giulia
The IN4BLUE Resident Transnational Exchange Program (27–29 April 2026) hosted by Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region offered Croatian resident Goran Miočić a three‑day immersion into the regional innovation and Blue Economy ecosystem. The programme combined activities at TEC4I FVG, stakeholder meetings in Friuli Venezia Giulia, and a final day dedicated to the Co-development Workshop and mentoring, strengthening cross‑border collaboration between Italy and Croatia.
Events
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CROSSCONNECT
- Date
- 26 Jun 2026
CROSSCONNECT at Adriatic Sea Forum
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BlueDiversity
- Start date
- 25 Jun 2026
- End date
- 25 Jun 2026
Workshop in Chioggia (Venice): State of knowledge on the blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) in the waters of the Veneto Region and future perspectives
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DIH Innovamare
- Date
- 17 Jun 2026
DIH InnovaMare Final Conference
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AWASTER
- Start date
- 16 Jun 2026
- End date
- 16 Jun 2026
Final International Conference
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ECOFOODCYCLE
- Start date
- 16 Jun 2026
- End date
- 17 Jun 2026
Cross-Border Multi-Stakeholder Meeting in Gospić
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TESTEAT
- Start date
- 10 Jun 2026
- End date
- 11 Jun 2026
Save the date: Final conference in Venice
