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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BlueDiversity
10/03/2026New Report available. Blue Crab trap report: combating the Invasive Blue Crab!
The BlueDiversity project marks a significant step forward in safeguarding the Adriatic ecosystem with the publication of the Blue Crab Trap Report, which focuses on innovative capture techniques, behavioral analysis, and LED-based solutions to manage the spread of the invasive blue crab (Callinectes sapidus), a species that poses a serious threat to coastal ecosystems, fisheries, and marine biodiversity.
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Italy-Croatia
09/03/2026Our Insights from Standard Projects Campaign Reaches its Destination!
Explore the final stories of our journey as we conclude the joint campaign showcasing our projects impact.
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STRENGTH
06/03/2026Guests at the SCARER Project Final Event in Ferrara
We took part in the final event of the SCARER project: a greath occasion of dialogue and comparison of ideas and knowledge on resilience to hydraulic risk
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AdriACTIVE
06/03/2026AdriACTIVE engages regional stakeholders in Primorje–Gorski Kotar County
In December 2025, PRIGODA – Regional Development Agency of Primorje–Gorski Kotar County held a series of meetings with key regional stakeholders to present the project and explore collaboration opportunities. Discussions focused on strengthening the link between tourism, culture, sport, spatial planning, and research, while identifying opportunities to build on existing initiatives and support sustainable tourism development in the region.
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IN4BLUE
06/03/2026IN2TECH – Local Peer Exchange organised by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region to explore technological solutions for the Blue Economy
The workshop brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss additive manufacturing, design processes and immersive digital technologies applied to the Blue Economy. The event encouraged knowledge sharing, peer exchange and collaboration between technology providers and the cultural and creative sectors.
Events
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BEYOND
- Date
- 01 Jun 2026
Applications Open – International Summer Schools 2026
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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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GECO2.2
- Date
- 21 Apr 2026
International Conference in Croatia: GECO2.2 certification scheme
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Italy-Croatia
- Start date
- 30 Mar 2026
- End date
- 30 Mar 2026
Help Desk for SP and OSI Website Administrators
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MILEPORT
- Date
- 25 Mar 2026
MILEPORT at the Cross-Fertilisation Event in Trieste
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MILEPORT
- Date
- 25 Mar 2026
SAVE THE DATE MILEPORT at a Cross-Fertilisation Event in Trieste
