2024 REGIOSTARS European Competition open

You have until May 31 to submit your applications for the REGIOSTARS 2024 competition, announced by the European Commission, which recognises projects that meet the objectives of cohesion policy.

Conditions:

- you can apply in English or in your own language

- project must be completed (closed) at the time of submission

- project must be funded by the EU and must contribute to cohesion, i.e. meet the objectives of cohesion policy

- project must be funded or co-financed by the EU from the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund, the Just Transition Fund or under a strand of the Interreg Programme, and at the same time must have started no earlier than 1 January 2014

You can therefore apply in the following five categories:

1) A COMPETITIVE AND SMART EUROPE- Promoting competitiveness, innovation and economic resilience

Projects to support the achievement of a competitive market and a smart Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional information and communication technologies.

2) A GREEN EUROPE- The green transition as the enabler of regional development

Projects supporting the achievement of a green and resilient Europe promoting clean and fair energy transitions, green and blue investments, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility.

3) A CONNECTED EUROPE- Enhancing mobility and connectivity between regions

Projects to improve mobility and connectivity.

4) A SOCIAL AND INCLUSIVE EUROPE – Achieving a more inclusive Europe by harnessing regional talents

Projects to achieve a more social and inclusive Europe by implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights.

5) A EUROPE CLOSER TO THE CITIZENS- Fostering the sustainable development of all types of territories

Projects to promote sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories and local initiatives.

An independent jury of academics will select up to 5 finalists in each category to compete in the final round during the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels. Last year, the number of applications was 228 - the highest number ever.

The winning projects in the five categories will not only receive the prestigious award at the REGIOSTARS ceremony in Brussels on 9 October, but also a local communication campaign in cooperation with DG Regio.

Just like last year, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite in the Public Award.

To submit a project, it is necessary to cooperate with the funding provider (to obtain an endorsement letter). Only 5 projects can be submitted for each operational programme. If you have received a subsidy under the Operational Programme Research, Development and Education (OP VVV), please contact the provider as soon as possible at: opvvv@msmt.cz.

Complete information, including the application form and brochure for applicants, can be found here.

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