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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IN4BLUE
17/04/2026IN4BLUE: TECNOPOLIS Hosts "Creative Dialogue" to Drive Blue Economy Innovation in Puglia
The Creative Dialogue workshop, hosted by Tecnopolis within the IN4BLUE project, explored how Cultural and Creative Industries can drive innovation in the Blue Economy. Through a participatory problem-framing approach, stakeholders in Puglia addressed key challenges such as sustainable marine resource management and coastal accessibility. The workshop emphasized the need for a systemic governance model that balances environmental protection with economic development, paving the way for co-creation of new business models.
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BlueDiversity
16/04/2026Blue Education, Training and Culture. The report of the first two days at Acquatina
The first two days of the Blue Education, Training and Culture training programme took place on 13 and 14 April at the Acquatina Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Centre of the University of Salento.
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BEYOND
16/04/2026Offshore wind and blue economy: the Third Regional Lab and Conference of the BEYOND project held in Bari
Regional conference in Apulia brought together key stakeholders to discuss offshore wind development, highlighting its environmental, economic, and strategic importance for sustainable growth in the Adriatic region.
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PRESPORT
16/04/2026High level event Trieste 25.03.2026 | Testimony by Prof. Eleonora Masiero & Domenico Denis Angarano – University of Trieste
This testimony highlights the added value of collaboration between academia, institutions, and the port system, emphasizing the importance of integrating education, research, and practical experience.
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PRESPORT
16/04/2026High level event Trieste 25.03.2026 | Testimony by Rossana Precali – EUSAIR Pillar 2, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region
This testimony confirms the strong alignment between PRESPORT activities and macro-regional priorities, particularly in advancing digitalisation and intermodality within the EUSAIR framework.
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PRESPORT
16/04/2026High level event Trieste 25.03.2026 | Testimony by Massimiliano Angelotti – Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia
This testimony highlights the strategic relevance of PRESPORT within the European Territorial Cooperation framework and the strong expectations regarding its future results and impact.
Events
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TOFOLA
- Start date
- 02 Apr 2028
- End date
- 28 Apr 2026
Organization of a study visit in Savudrija as an example of developing a new tourism product on the established route Motovun Forest – Novigrad – Savudrija
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BEYOND
- Date
- 01 Jun 2026
Applications Open – International Summer Schools 2026
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WASTEREDUCE
- Start date
- 25 May 2026
- End date
- 25 May 2026
Youth4Sea. Ideas for the Future of Italy Croatia Cooperation | Registrations are open!
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Italy-Croatia
- Start date
- 25 May 2026
- End date
- 25 May 2026
Youth for Sea. Ideas for the Future of Italy Croatia Cooperation
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Italy-Croatia
- Start date
- 27 Apr 2026
- End date
- 27 Apr 2026
Help Desk for SSP, SP and OSI Website Administrators
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GREW
- Date
- 22 Apr 2026
Presentation of the Revised Wetland Contract in Rovinj by Natura Histrica
