Interreg Euro-MED to launch its 8th Call for Projects

The Interreg Euro-MED Programme has announced the upcoming launch of its 8th Call for Projects, which is expected to open on 1 October 2026 and close on 2 November 2026.

With an indicative budget of €20 million, this call will support highly mature projects that can be implemented rapidly and deliver tangible results before the end of the current programming period.

Key features of the call

The main characteristics of the upcoming call include:

• Maximum project duration: 24 months;
• Maximum budget: €2 million per project;
• Around 10 projects expected to be selected;
• Priority given to projects with strong potential for transferability and integration into public policies.

The call will be open under three Interreg Euro-MED missions:

• Strengthening a sustainable and innovative economy;
• Protecting, restoring and enhancing natural environments and heritage;
• Promoting green living areas.

Projects are expected to address key Mediterranean challenges related to the ecological transition, ecosystem restoration and improving citizens' quality of life.

Information session materials now available

To support potential applicants, the recording and presentation slides from the webinar held on 17 July 2026, introducing the key features of Call 8, are now available on the Interreg Euro-MED Programme website.

These materials provide an initial overview of the objectives and expected scope of the call. The official Terms of Reference and detailed application guidelines are expected to be approved and presented during a dedicated information session scheduled for September 2026.

Prospective applicants are therefore encouraged to regularly consult the Interreg Euro-MED Programme website from September onwards to access the official call documentation and application package.