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Regional Development Fund of Western Macedonia

RDF Actions

Regional development initiatives connecting innovation, the green transition, entrepreneurship, employment and evidence-based operational planning.

This section presents actions implemented or institutionally supported by the Regional Development Fund of Western Macedonia beyond dedicated European projects. The status of each action is stated clearly and does not replace official calls or decisions.

RDF projects and actions in the Repository. In the RDF Toolkit, select “Regional Development Fund of Western Macedonia (RDF)” in the “Project Owner” filter to view them together.

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Innovation & digital transformation

Structures and services strengthening innovation and the transformation of businesses and public bodies.

In implementation

SYNERGiNN EDIH

A digital innovation hub supporting businesses and public organisations in their transition to modern digital solutions.

Digital innovation2024–2027
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  • Programme: “Competitiveness” – European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs).
  • Total project budget: €4,196,647.00.
  • RDF budget: €240,001.00.
  • Period: 2024-2027.
  • RDF role: digital maturity, networking and support services for businesses and public bodies.
In implementation

RIS Structure 2021–2027

A support structure for the Regional Smart Specialisation Strategy and the entrepreneurial discovery process.

Smart specialisation2024–2029
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  • Programme: “Western Macedonia” 2021-2027.
  • Operation: Strengthening the Regional Smart Specialisation Strategy Structure (MIS 6016361).
  • Budget: €1,179,559.22.
  • Operating period: 2024-2029.
  • Scope: RIS3 support, entrepreneurial discovery, networking and the development of innovation initiatives.
Under assessment

Living Labs

A network of living laboratories for the co-design, testing and demonstration of innovative solutions under real-life conditions.

Participatory innovationProposed budget €8,421,400
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  • Field: innovation and digital transformation.
  • Proposed budget in the project fiche: €8,421,400.00.
  • Status: assessment procedure.
  • Scope: Living Labs infrastructure, a Cleantech platform and a web portal for pilot implementation and dissemination of results.

Green transition & local resilience

Actions applied to communities, households and productive ecosystems across Western Macedonia.

In implementation

Akrini – Model Green Community

Support for integrated green-transition interventions and the upgrading of the community of Akrini.

Green communityJust transition
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  • Programme: Special Just Development Transition Programme 2021-2025.
  • Operation: Energy upgrading of homes and local businesses and installation of rooftop photovoltaics with storage in Akrini (MIS 5228313).
  • Budget: €14,000,000.00.
  • Schedule: 30 March 2026-31 December 2028.
In progress

Heat Pumps

Preparation of an energy-transition action focused on heat-pump deployment in Western Macedonia.

Energy2024–2027
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  • Programme: Just Development Transition.
  • Operation: Installation of heat pumps for heating and cooling in Western Macedonia.
  • Budget: €12,135,000.00.
  • RDF scope: technical and administrative support, information system, assessment and communication activities.

Economy, employment & institutional partnerships

Targeted cooperation supporting the regional productive system and economic diversification.

Active partnership

Wine & Wine Tourism Actions

Support for the promotion, networking and development of Western Macedonia’s wine ecosystem.

Agri-foodWine tourism
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  • Field: wine production and wine tourism.
  • Actions: a promotion programme, thematic events, research and cooperation with productive and institutional stakeholders.
  • Objective: a coherent presentation of Western Macedonia as a wine destination and stronger international outreach for local businesses.
In implementation

Space Analogue Feasibility Study

A feasibility study exploring an initiative for the simulation of space conditions and related applications.

Research & innovationFeasibility study
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  • Scope: a study examining the establishment and operation of a research and educational centre for space technologies in the Kozani mining area.
  • RDF participation budget: €74,000.00.
  • Stage: feasibility and project maturation study.
In implementation

Interoperability with Chambers

Cooperation to improve the connection of information and services for businesses across the Region.

EntrepreneurshipInteroperability
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  • Partnership: the RDF and the four Chambers of Western Macedonia.
  • Budget: €60,000.00, or €15,000.00 per Chamber for digital cleansing of registries.
  • Duration: 5 years.
  • Scope: interoperability, structured data exchange and better services for businesses.

Operational planning & data

Evidence tools that turn available data into useful knowledge for decision-making.

In implementation

Regional Indicators Tool

Development of an indicator framework for monitoring the development trajectory and changes in Western Macedonia.

DataPolicy evaluation
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  • Programming agreement: RDF and University of Western Macedonia.
  • Budget: €84,985.00.
  • Duration: 24 months.
  • Deliverables: regional input-output table, database, growth and employment multipliers and software supporting regional policy.
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