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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PRESPORT
14/07/2026Rimini marks the first step in capitalising IPA ADRION project results
PRESPORT joined ADRIREC at the IPA ADRION capitalisation event held in Rimini, an opportunity to exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation and promote the uptake of project results
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in4blue
14/07/2026International IN2TECH Cross-Border Peer Exchange Workshop held as part of the IN4BLUE Project
The international IN2TECH Cross-Border Peer Exchange Workshop supported knowledge transfer among Adriatic partners by focusing on the procurement of prototypes for public-private-social business concepts in the blue economy sector. Six innovative ideas were presented and assessed, while mixed Croatian-Italian teams collaboratively developed procurement documents and evaluation frameworks using AI-assisted tools. The workshop enhanced cooperation, quality assurance practices, and partners’ capacity to foster sustainable blue economy innovation.
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BRAVE
14/07/2026Unlocking Ocean Science: Introducing "Blue Bytes" format
Ever felt lost in marine and sea environment jargon? The Interreg IT-HR BRAVE project is breaking down the academic barriers with "Blue Bytes", a new, bite-sized social media format designed to translate complex oceanographic concepts into clear, real-world analogies. Discover how we are making Adriatic science accessible to everyone, starting with our first feature on native, non-native, and invasive species.
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ECCENTRIC
14/07/2026Workshop AI perspectives for Maritime Innovation
AI Perspectives for Maritime Innovation 16 July 2026 | Greif Hotel – Sala Sissi, Trieste, Italy The AI Perspectives for Maritime Innovation workshop will take place on 16 July 2026 at the Greif Hotel – Sala Sissi in Trieste, Italy, as part of the Interreg Italy–Croatia ECCENTRIC project. Organised by M.A.R.E. Technology Cluster FVG, with technical support from Lloyd's Register, the event will focus on the application of artificial intelligence in emerging maritime sectors. The workshop will bring together SMEs, researchers and innovation stakeholders to present ECCENTRIC methodologies, AI-based innovation tools and opportunities for collaboration between businesses and research organisations.
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SOCRAT
14/07/2026SOCRAT Partners Gathered in Pula for the Final Partnership and Steering Committee Meetings
Following the successful opening of the international exhibition "Shared Grounds", partners of the SOCRAT project (Networking Crafts and Contemporary Art for Sustainable Tourism) met in Pula, Croatia, on 8–9 July 2026 for the project's Final Partnership Meeting and Final Steering Committee Meeting, hosted by the Region of Istria.
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SOCRAT
14/07/2026SOCRAT Project Concluded with the International Exhibition “Shared Grounds” in Pula
On 7 July 2026, the SOCRAT project (Networking Crafts and Contemporary Art for Sustainable Tourism, Interreg Italy–Croatia 2021–2027) celebrated its final cross-border event with the opening of the international exhibition “Shared Grounds” at the Archaeological Museum of Istria in Pula. Organised by the Region of Istria – Regione Istriana, the exhibition marked the culmination of three years of cross-border cooperation dedicated to connecting crafts, contemporary art, cultural and creative industries, and sustainable tourism.
Events
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Italy-Croatia
- Start date
- 27 Jul 2026
- End date
- 27 Jul 2026
Help Desk for SSP, SP and OSI Website Administrators
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GECO2.2
- Date
- 21 Jul 2026
The Land that Regenerates the Land: GECO 2.2 Results for Zero – Emission Agriculture
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AdriaClimPlus
- Start date
- 19 Jul 2026
- End date
- 24 Jul 2026
AdriaClimPlus Advanced Summer School in Split, Croatia
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AdriaClimPlus
- Start date
- 19 Jul 2026
- End date
- 24 Jul 2026
Advanced Summer School on Climate Change in Adriatic Sea
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STRENGTH
- Start date
- 17 Jul 2026
- End date
- 17 Jul 2026
Course on Innovative Digital Strategies for Structural and Infrastructural Vulnerability Detection
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ARCHAEODIGIT
- Date
- 17 Jul 2026
Info Day in Kaštela: A Journey Through Archaeology, Innovation and Community
