POCTEP's 7th Call for projects: Strategic cross-border cooperation between Spain and Portugal
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POCTEP's 7th Call for projects: Strategic cross-border cooperation between Spain and Portugal
This call focuses on pluriregional strategic operations for cross-border cooperation between Spain and Portugal.
Programme
Spain-Portugal (POCTEP)
Details
Deadline for application
24 April 2025
Open for application
Explore the call
24 February 2025
Last updated
08 March 2025
Themes
Smarter Europe
Interreg drives innovation, competitiveness, digitalisation and smart specialisation across regions. It supports research, technology and entrepreneurship to build strong, future-ready economies.
Greener Europe
Interreg invests in projects that promote a low-carbon economy, tackle climate change and encourage a circular economy. It supports risk prevention, nature protection, sustainable energy and water management to help build a greener, more sustainable future.
Interreg promotes inclusion, employment and access to quality health, education, training and skills. It also supports culture, sustainable tourism and equality to create a fairer, more inclusive society.
Eligibility
Eligible countries
(2)
Spain
15
region(s)
Spain
(15 regions)
- A Coruña
- Badajoz
- Cáceres
- Cádiz
- Córdoba
- Huelva
- León
- Lugo
- Ourense
- Pontevedra
- Salamanca
- Sevilla
- Valladolid
- Zamora
- Ávila
Portugal
21
region(s)
Portugal
(21 regions)
- Alentejo Central
- Alentejo Litoral
- Algarve
- Alto Alentejo
- Alto Minho
- Alto Tâmega e Barroso
- Ave
- Baixo Alentejo
- Beira Baixa
- Beiras e Serra da Estrela
- Cávado
- Douro
- Médio Tejo
- Oeste
- Região de Aveiro
- Região de Coimbra
- Região de Leiria
- Terras de Trás-os-Montes
- Tâmega e Sousa
- Viseu Dão Lafões
- Área Metropolitana do Porto
Description of call
The call focuses on strategic operations of pluriregional nature, covering multiple NUT III areas. Projects must align with the following specific objectives:
- OE 1.1 (Research)
- OE 2.4 (Climate change and risk prevention)
- OE 4.5 (Health, assistance, proximity)
Applications must have a minimum budget of €4 million, with a total of €33.6 million in ERDF aid available. The submission period is expected from late February to mid-April 2025. All applications must be submitted online.
Who is behind the call
Spain-Portugal (POCTEP)
The Spain-Portugal border, the oldest and longest in the EU, has a rich history of cross-border cooperation. Over the past three decades, Interreg programmes have strengthened this collaboration, creating lasting partnerships. Interreg Spain-Portugal, EU’s largest cross-border initiative, supports sustainable development across areas such as innovation, energy efficiency, biodiversity, employment, education, healthcare, tourism, and culture. With a focus on the green transition and biodiversity, it promotes cooperation in disaster prevention, renewable energy, and cultural heritage preservation.