Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen

What Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen does

Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen is a European territorial cooperation program, not a commercial company. It operates under the European Union's Interreg VI framework (2021-2027) and is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF/EFRO). The program facilitates cross-border cooperation between the French regions of Hauts-de-France and Grand Est, the Belgian region of Wallonia, and the Flemish regions of West Flanders and East Flanders. Its core function is to disburse ERDF grants to approved projects across five thematic areas: research and innovation, climate and environment, mobility, social cohesion, and governance. Co-financing rates are 60% ERDF for classic projects, 70% for umbrella portfolios, and 100% (up to €50,000) for micro-projects. The third call alone carries a €20-25 million ERDF budget.

The program is run by a small Joint Secretariat (Secrétariat Conjoint ASBL) of approximately 23 staff based in Mons, Belgium, under director Stephan Bodson. Oversight is provided by Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) as Managing Authority, led by Pascale Delcomminette. Operational delivery relies on a network of territorial support points in each partner region (Lille, Charleville Mézières, Gosselies, Bruges, Brussels) and the JEMS online platform for project application and monitoring. Day-to-day engagement is event-driven, with periodic calls for projects, information sessions, and an annual program event (e.g., 'Interreg Brick Masters' in Namur, 2025).

The business model is grant administration rather than commercial revenue generation. There is no pricing model, no paying customers, and no revenue in the conventional sense; the program operates as a publicly funded intergovernmental cooperation initiative codified in a Partnership Agreement between France and Belgium/Wallonia. Beneficiary segments include research institutions, public authorities, SMEs, NGOs, and civil society organizations across the five regions. The 39 projects approved in the second call (2024) and the expansion of themes in the third call (2025) demonstrate active pipeline progression within the fixed programming period.

Name

Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen

Legal name

Secrétariat Conjoint Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen ASBL

Website

https://interreg-fwvl.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen is a European territorial cooperation program under Interreg VI (2021-2027) that disburses European Regional Development Fund grants for cross-border projects spanning Hauts-de-France, Grand Est, Wallonia, and Flemish regions, managed by a small Joint Secretariat in Mons, Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EU Cross-Border Cooperation Funding

NAICS

International Affairs (928120), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO), Climate, Environment & Natural Resource Management Aid Programs (BPADABAI)

Keywords

• Cross-border cooperation
• EU regional development
• Territorial cooperation funding
• ERDF grant programs
• Interregional partnership

Headquarters

HQ city

Mons

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. European Regional Development Fund (ERDF/EFRO) Grants: The program is funded by the European Union through the ERDF and distributes grants to approved cross-border projects. Project promoters receive ERDF funding upon validation of submitted expenditures. Classic projects receive 60% ERDF co-financing; portfolio sub-projects receive 60% (70% for umbrella projects); micro-projects receive 100% ERDF funding up to €50,000.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen is a European territorial cooperation programme that allocates European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) co-financing to cross-border projects between Hauts-de-France and Grand Est (France), Wallonia, and West and East Flanders (Belgium). It operates three funding instruments — Classic Projects (60% ERDF), Portfolio Projects (60% standard, 70% umbrella), and Micro-projects (100% ERDF up to €50,000) — and supports projects in five themes: Research and Innovation, Climate and Environment, Mobility, Social Cohesion, and Governance. Programme administration is delivered through the JEMS online platform and a network of territorial support points.

Product overview

Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen is a European territorial cooperation programme under Interreg VI, not a commercial technology company. It operates a project management ecosystem consisting of the main cooperation programme managing cross-border projects across five themes (Research and innovation, Climate and environment, Mobility, Social cohesion, Governance), supported by the JEMS online platform for project submission and monitoring. The programme facilitates funding for cross-border initiatives between French and Belgian regions through calls for proposals and direct project support.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen Programme The core European territorial cooperation programme that allocates ERDF co-financing to cross-border projects in the France-Wallonia-Vlaanderen area, covering five themes: Research and Innovation, Climate and Environment, Mobility, Social Cohesion, and Governance. Targets project operators including public institutions, research bodies, SMEs, and NGOs in the cooperation zone.
• JEMS (Joint Electronic Monitoring System)

Quantifiable outcome

• 39 projects approved in second call (2024)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ORION Project PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2024Project on ecological water management in the Meuse Valley, addressing chemical and microbiological risks. Partners building on previous DIADeM project results.
• BIOCONTROL 4.0 Project Portfolio PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2024Portfolio of projects including Trans-Pest, Trans-lipo, Trans-Pathoflax 2.0, Trans-e-Bio, Trans-Manage focused on pesticide alternatives for agriculture. Partners include research institutions across Belgium and France.
• Creativ'up ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2024Project supporting cross-border innovation in cultural and creative industries (CCI) with €3.5 million budget, aiming to create skills base and sustainable cross-border partnerships.
• Ardenne Transition Durable (ATD) PortfoliocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2024Project portfolio with 6 sub-projects (Ardenne Tourisme Compétences, Ardenne Tourisme Responsable pour Tous, Ardenne Good Life, AITMI, Ardenne Tourisme Lab) focused on sustainable tourism transition in the Ardennes.
• Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI)coreOthersWBI serves as the Managing Authority for the Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen program, responsible for ensuring compliance with EU legal and regulatory requirements. Located at Place Sainctelette 2, 1080 Brussels.
• Région Hauts-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench regional authority in the Hauts-de-France region, providing support point services for project applicants. Contact via [email protected] or +33-(0)3.27.42.43.34.
• Région Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench regional authority in the Grand Est region, providing support point services. Contact: [email protected], +33-(0)3.26.70.74.33.
• West-Vlaanderen ProvinciebestuurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government of West Flanders, providing support point for Flemish project applicants. Contact: [email protected].
• Association of European Border Regions (AEBR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEBR manages the Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) initiative, providing young people aged 18-30 with practical experience in Interreg programs. The Joint Secretariat participates in IVY volunteer placements.
• Interreg 2 ZeesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring Interreg program covering France, Belgium, UK, and Netherlands. Program representatives participate in each other's annual events and share best practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Interreg 2 Seas: Neighboring Interreg cross-border cooperation program covering France, Belgium, the UK, and the Netherlands. Operates under identical EU cohesion policy rules and is already a known cooperation partner of Interreg FWVL.
• Interreg Greater Region: Another Interreg cross-border program covering parts of Belgium, France, Germany, and Luxembourg. Shares the same ERDF funding mechanism, governance structure (Managing Authority + Joint Secretariat), and project call cadence.
• Interreg France-Suisse: France-Switzerland Interreg program operating under the same EU cohesion framework and ERDF funding model. Directly comparable in mandate, scope of projects, and operational setup.
• Interreg Euregio Meuse-Rhine: Cross-border Interreg program covering Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany along the Meuse-Rhine region. Operates as a direct sibling program under the same EU regulatory regime and funding source.

Broad incumbents

• Interreg North-West Europe: Larger Interreg transnational program covering Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK. Operates under the same EU cohesion policy but at a transnational rather than cross-border scale.
• Interreg Europe: EU-wide interregional cooperation program funded by ERDF. Operates under the same funding mechanism and EU policy framework as Interreg FWVL but with a pan-European rather than cross-border territorial mandate.

Others

• INTERACT: EU program supporting all Interreg and ETC programs with capacity-building, tools, and best-practice sharing. Effectively a service provider to Interreg FWVL and its peers, including through initiatives like JEMS.
• ESPON EGTC: European Spatial Planning Observation Network, an EU-funded program providing territorial evidence and analysis. Operates under a similar EU cohesion policy framework and serves overlapping policy and research audiences.
• Association of European Border Regions (AEBR): European association representing cross-border regions and programs. Acts as a coordinating and advocacy body for Interreg programs, including managing the Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) initiative that FWVL already participates in.

Regional players

• MOT (Mission Opérationnelle Transfrontalière): French platform supporting cross-border cooperation along all French borders, including the France-Belgium border. Provides complementary expertise, training, and policy advocacy relevant to Interreg FWVL's beneficiaries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InterregFWVL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJFGlP92dz4HVN6PedcZ92Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/interregFranceWallonieVlaanderen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interregfwvl
• Instagraminstagram.com/interreg.fwvl

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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