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Interreg 2 Seas 2014-2020 is a European Territorial Cooperation Programme covering England, France, the Netherlands and Belgium (Flanders). The Programme is part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and has a total of €241m ERDF to co-finance projects in the 2014 - 2020 period.

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Programme overall objective

The overall objective is to develop an innovative, knowledge and research based, sustainable and inclusive 2 Seas area, where natural resources are protected and the green economy is promoted.

 

In order to realise this, projects that directly contribute to one of the Specific Objectives can be part-financed for up to 60 % of their total project budget.

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Cross-cutting themes

Next to these Specific Objectives, projects are also encouraged to take into account the two 2 Seas cross-cutting themes: “support to SMEs” and the “Maritime dimension”.

 

You can find more information about the Programme and its strategy in the Cooperation Programme and the Key Info. These and other relevant Programme documents are available for download in the below documentation centre.

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F.A.Q.

What is the Interreg 2 Seas Mers Zeeën 2014 – 2020 Programme?

The Interreg 2 Seas Mers Zeeën 2014 – 2020 Programme is part of the European Territorial Cooperation Objective of the Cohesion Policy for the period 2014-2020. It is a cross-border cooperation Programme part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It supports joint cross-border cooperation projects between organisations from England, France, Belgium-Flanders and the Netherlands, under a variety of themes including research, technological development and innovation, low-carbon economy, climate change adaptation and resource efficiency.

What are the key documents of the Programme?

The Programme has two main documents of reference. The principles and regulations for projects developed within the Programme are laid down in the Cooperation Programme. All the rules and requirements for the management and implementation of approved projects are defined in the Programme Manual.

Who can participate?

The Programme can support a wide range of organisations; public bodies, public equivalent bodies, not for profit organisations and private bodies are eligible to apply for funding. More information about the eligibility of the beneficiaries can be found in section 2 of the Programme Manual (link).

 

What are the themes that can be supported by the Programme?

The Programme supports a wide variety of themes in relation to the sustainable development of the area including research, technological development and innovation, low-carbon economy, climate change adaptation and resource efficiency. You can find the list of the supported themes and some examples of cooperation in the Cooperation Programme.