On 27 May 2026 from 9:30-12:00 CEST, an online info session will be organised by EISMEA about two new Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument calls for proposals under Strand 1 and 2a.

The info session will be organised following the launch of two calls for proposals for the I3 Instrument by EISMEA on 13 May: 

• Strand 1 - Financial and advisory support for investments in interregional innovation projects in shared or complementary smart specialisation areas - inclusive partnerships with less developed regions (I3-2026-INV1)
• Strand 2a - Financial and advisory support for investments in interregional innovation projects in shared or complementary smart specialisation areas, including in less developed regions (I3-2026-INV2a)

The deadline for submissions is 12 November 2026.

Want to ask a question on the calls before or during the event? Send it via Slido using #I3Instrument.

The session recording and materials will be available below after the event and emailed to all registered participants.

For further information or any additional request, please contact EISMEA-I3-INSTRUMENT-CALLS@ec.europa.eu 

Find all information, including the agenda, and register to take part by 26 May 2026, 15:30 (CEST) here.