International partnerships & European added value
The Regional Development Fund of Western Macedonia participates in European partnerships that transfer knowledge, tools and good practices to the Region while strengthening its international networks.
This page presents the active European portfolio and selected completed projects. Programme, duration and budget data are drawn from approved applications, project fiches and grant agreements.
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Integrating deCarbonization and cIRcularity actions in industrial sites to achieve Climate-neUtral and sustaInable ciTies
Circular-economy and decarbonisation solutions connecting industrial areas and cities in resilient, climate-neutral ecosystems.
Revitalising Rural Communities
Strategies and tools for affordable, sustainable and resilient housing in rural communities.
mInimize coSts and mAximize Benefits in transitionary European regional Labour markets
Artificial intelligence and data supporting fairer transitions in regional labour markets.
Evaluation and Valorization of Social Services for a Sustainable Transition
Models assessing the long-term impact of social services and their contribution to inclusion and cohesion.
Adopting electric mobility in underserved rural and remote MED areas
A policy framework and practical solutions for e-mobility and charging infrastructure in rural and remote areas.
Green and Resilient European Excellence Network for Smart MED SMEs
An interregional network and innovation toolbox for green, resilient manufacturing and competitive SMEs.
Promoting Innovation Excellence in Transformation of Coal Regions to Climate-Neutral, Thriving Economies
Stronger innovation ecosystems and a shared sustainable-energy strategy for European coal regions in transition.
Digital paths for shared cultural memory
Digital memory routes, storytelling tools and participatory practices for more accessible and inclusive cultural heritage.
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Carbon Intensive Regions in Transition – Unravelling the Challenges of Structural Change
Research evidence and knowledge exchange supporting the transition of carbon-intensive regions.
Education for the Sustainable Development of Mediterranean Model Forests
Adult education and exchange of good practices for the sustainable management of Mediterranean forests.
Greece cOllaborates with ALbania for nZEBs
Pilot investments and a joint approach to nearly zero-energy public buildings and energy communities.
Boosting the financing of innovation for green growth sectors through innovative clusters services in the MED area
Tools and services improving access to finance for green-growth businesses and strengthening their links with innovation actors.
Effectiveness of Policy Instruments for Cross-Border Advancement in Heritage
Improved policies for the protection, valorisation and cross-border management of natural and cultural heritage.
Supporting eco-innovation to reduce food waste and promote a better resource efficient economy
Exchange of good practices and improved regional policies for reducing and valorising food waste through eco-innovation.
Embracing Failure to encourage entrepreneurship and competitiveness
Improved second-chance policies for entrepreneurs and SMEs that had experienced serious financial distress or business failure.
Interregional Learning towards Sustainable Mobility in Europe
Interregional learning and policy improvement for sustainable, low-carbon mobility.
Greek-Albanian cross border cooperation in Biomass Exploitation
Greek-Albanian cooperation for sustainable biomass production and use, stakeholder networking and development of a regional bioenergy market.
An Integrated Approach for Promoting Cross-border Business and Development
An integrated Greek-Albanian approach to entrepreneurship, stakeholder networking, innovation and business access to new markets.
Strategic cooperation for innovation and competitiveness of SMEs in renewable energy and energy efficiency
A joint strategy and action plan strengthening SME innovation in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
BioEconomy Regional Strategy Toolkit
A strategic-planning toolkit helping regions assess their bioeconomy potential and integrate it into smart-specialisation strategies.
Developing Sustainable Regions through Responsible SMEs
Improvement of policies and tools for responsible, sustainable innovation in SMEs, balancing people, prosperity and the environment.
Development of interregional financial assistance to SMEs and of non-grant instruments
Exchange and transfer of good practices improving SME access to finance, internationalisation and non-grant financial instruments.
European River Corridor Improvement Plans
Joint planning for the protection and sustainable development of river corridors through cooperation between regional and local authorities.
HISTorical assets and related landsCAPE
Sustainable management solutions protecting cultural heritage and historic landscapes in rural and sparsely populated areas.
Local food as engine for local business
Improvement of regional policies for local-food SMEs, strengthening entrepreneurship, competitiveness and sustainable rural development.
Promotion of Residual Forestry Biomass in the Mediterranean Basin
Development and promotion of residual forest-biomass value chains in the Mediterranean.
Interregional Capitalisation Project on Gender Equality
Interregional cooperation to strengthen women’s participation in employment, entrepreneurship, innovation and technology.
EmPowerment of SME to Network for Intelligent Energy Solutions and New Markets
Networking SMEs and developing new markets for intelligent energy solutions, energy efficiency and lower emissions.
Sustainable Hydro Assessment and Groundwater Recharge Projects
Exchange of expertise and innovative practices for protecting, monitoring and sustainably managing groundwater resources.
Mini-Programme for SME Innovation and Promotion of RTD
Interregional cooperation strengthening SME innovation, links with research and technology, and the transfer of effective support policies.
Improve regional policies for bio-energy and territorial development
Improvement of regional bioenergy policies and action plans for sustainable biomass use and territorial development.
Developing Innovation and Research Environment in five European Regions in the field of Sustainable Use of Biomass Resources
Strengthening the regional research and innovation ecosystem for the sustainable use of biomass, with the active participation of Western Macedonia.
Coordination of regional forest policies through a new territorial governance tool
Development of Model Forests as a participatory territorial-governance instrument for the sustainable management of forest areas.
Transnational integrated management of water resources in agriculture for the EUropean WATER emergency control
Integrated agricultural water-resource management aimed at reducing water consumption and nitrate pollution.
Transfer and Adaptation of Training Vouchers
Transfer and adaptation of training vouchers to improve access by businesses and employees to targeted vocational training.
