Ten Interreg projects named finalists in the REGIOSTARS Awards 2025
Organised annually by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) since 2008, the REGIOSTARS Awards aims to 'inspire regions to create impactful and inclusive projects that benefit people and communities.'
This year, the competition received 266 applications, and only 25 projects were shortlisted - making the selection highly competitive. Interreg managed to have 10 projects among the finalists, appearing in every category except one ('Connected Europe').
Interreg finalists
Competitive and Smart Europe
- DigiTVC - Interreg SUDOE
- Smart Marina - Contemporary harbours with soft energy technology - Interreg Central Baltic
- TYPICALP - Typicity, Innovation, Competitiveness in Alpine dairy products - Interreg Italy – Switzerland
Green Europe
- AGEO - Interreg Atlantic Area
- Care-Peat - Interreg North-West Europe
- NAWAMED - Interreg NEXT MED
- Re-water - Interreg Greece-Italy
Social and Inclusive Europe
Europe closer to citizens
- Shankill Shared Women's Centre - PEACE IV
- Toldi Reborn - A Story of Unity & Culture - Interreg Romania – Hungary
Vote online until 15 October (midday)
Until 15 October (midday), the public will have the chance to vote online for their favourite finalist - helping to decide the winner of the Public Choice Award.
During the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels, the finalists will present their projects to the jury and a live audience on 14 October.
Both the jury-selected winners and the public favourite will be revealed at a special awards ceremony on the evening of 15 October.
Where to watch the competition and awards ceremony
Tuesday, 14 October
09:30 - 10:30 | Final Round: Competitive and Smart Europe category
11:00 - 12:00 | Final Round: Green Europe category
Wednesday, 15 October
19:00 – 23:00 | Award ceremony & reception