The program supports EU cohesion policies and Swiss Regional Policy (NPR), enhancing competitiveness and economic, social cohesion across borders.
Funds cross-border projects in Vallese, Ticino, Grigioni, Lombardy ( Como, Sondrio, Lecco, Varese), Piedmont (Biella, Novara, Verbano Cusio Ossola, Vercelli), Valle d'Aosta, and Bolzano involving cooperation territories.
Projects aim to boost research, adapt to climate change, reduce pollution, integrate transport, enhance healthcare, cultural promotion, and public administration efficiency.
Projects follow principles like circular economy, New Bauhaus, strategic public procurement, and nature-based solutions.
Targets projects over €200,000 and up to 36 months, open to large enterprises, universities, research centers, and public entities within the cooperation area.
Application windows for partners from both countries are: 15/01/2024-15/04/2024 (funding 60% of ordinary project budgets)15/01/2025-15/04/202515/01/2026-15/04/2026
Evaluation based on criteria set by the Monitoring Committee, involving the Joint Secretariat and technical sectors, with qualitative and quantitative measures.
Funded by EU, Italy, participating Cantons, and Swiss Confederation, totaling €102.9 million and CHF 41.9 million, managed by local authorities.
- Swiss universities and research centers cannot lead research capacity projects; a different Swiss partner must lead. - Swiss partners are covered only for 50% of costs, the rest must be autofinanced.
