What Interreg South Baltic Programme does

The Interreg South Baltic Programme is a European Union-funded cross-border cooperation initiative that supports sustainable development in the coastal regions of five EU Member States: Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden. Operating across the 2021-2027 programming period, the programme disburses European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) co-financing to approved cross-border projects in four priority areas: Innovative South Baltic (digitalisation and internationalisation), Sustainable South Baltic (green energy, water, circular economy), Attractive South Baltic (sustainable tourism), and Active South Baltic (civil society cooperation capacity). Eligible beneficiaries include public administrations, R&D and educational institutions, SMEs, NGOs, chambers of commerce, and trade unions acting as lead, project, or associated partners.

The programme's operational backbone consists of the WOD2021 online application system for project submission and reporting, a searchable Project Database of funded initiatives, and a Partner Search & Project Ideas Platform for cross-border matchmaking. Governance is structured around the Polish Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy as Managing Authority (Warsaw), the Polish Ministry of Finance as Audit Authority (Warsaw), National Authorities in each Member State, a Monitoring Committee that approves project selections, and a Joint Secretariat in Gdańsk that handles day-to-day programme operations. A network of regional Contact Points delivers first-line applicant support in national languages, and a First Level Control system verifies expenditure.

The business model is grant distribution rather than commercial: the programme does not sell products or services, does not generate commercial revenue, and is fully co-funded by the European Union. Outreach occurs through periodic Calls for Proposals, informational webinars, partner search forums, individual project consultations, an annual event, and channels including the southbaltic.eu website, e-newsletter, and social media (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn). Recent thematic expansion includes AI upskilling for SMEs (HAI-HumanAIze), digital electromobility tools (SBEES), youth mental health (YMHA), and climate action capacity building (BALCA).

Name

Interreg South Baltic Programme

Legal name

Centrum Projektów Europejskich (Center of European Projects)

Website

https://southbaltic.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Interreg South Baltic Programme is an EU-funded cross-border cooperation initiative that disburses ERDF grants to projects across Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden, supporting innovation, sustainability, tourism, and civil society capacity in the South Baltic region.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Cross-border cooperation programme / EU regional development funding

NAICS

International Affairs (928120), National Security and International Affairs (9281)

SIC

Foreign Governments (8888), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration (BPAIAIAG), Climate, Environment & Natural Resource Management Aid Programs (BPADABAI), Education Systems Strengthening (Policy, Planning, EMIS, Governance) (BPADAKAK)

Keywords

• Cross-border cooperation
• EU regional development
• ERDF grant funding
• Territorial cooperation programmes
• South Baltic macro-region

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Structural Fund Disbursement: The programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and disburses grants to approved cross-border cooperation projects across five EU Member States. The programme does not generate commercial revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Interreg South Baltic Programme is an EU-funded cross-border cooperation programme that distributes European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Norwegian Financial Mechanism grants to public institutions, SMEs, research organisations, NGOs, and other eligible partners across Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden. It funds integrated territorial development projects that fall under four programme priorities - Innovative, Sustainable, Attractive, and Active South Baltic - aimed at strengthening the social, economic, and environmental cohesion of the South Baltic area.

Product overview

The Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027 is a European Union-funded cross-border cooperation initiative operating as a funding programme for sustainable development in the South Baltic region. The programme is structured around four priority areas: Innovative South Baltic, Sustainable South Baltic, Attractive South Baltic, and Active South Baltic. The portfolio consists of the core funding programme managed through the WOD2021 Online Application System, a Project Database for tracking funded initiatives, and a Partner Search Platform for facilitating cross-border partnerships. The programme provides grants to public administrations, educational institutions, SMEs, NGOs, and other organisations across Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden.

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Products and services

• Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027 EU co-financing programme offering non-repayable grants to cross-border partnerships of public bodies, SMEs, research/education institutions, NGOs and other eligible organisations in the South Baltic area (Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden) for projects that contribute to the programme's four priorities.
• WOD2021 Online Application System Web-based application system through which potential beneficiaries submit and track project applications to the Interreg South Baltic Programme. Used by applicants, Joint Secretariat, assessors and the Managing Authority.
• Project Database Searchable database providing information about projects funded under the Interreg South Baltic Programme across the 2007-2013, 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 periods. Designed for the public, applicants, researchers and partners seeking examples of funded initiatives.
• Partner Search Facility Online tool provided by the programme to help applicants identify potential cross-border partners for joint project applications.

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Polish Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy (Managing Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Managing Authority is responsible for general Programme implementation, overall coordination, ensuring Programme bodies work together, disbursing payments to projects, and applying for return of funds if irregularities are found. Located in Warsaw, Poland.
• Polish Ministry of Finance (Audit Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Audit Authority is responsible for auditing the system and operations by performing second-level control, checking audit work complies with internationally accepted standards when auditing the MA, JS, and First Level Controllers.
• Danish Business Authority (National Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021One of five National Authorities appointed to support the Managing Authority in Programme implementation in their respective territories.
• Ministry of Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (National Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021National Authority for Germany, supporting Managing Authority in Programme implementation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
• Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania (National Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021National Authority for Lithuania, supporting Managing Authority in Programme implementation in Lithuanian territory.
• Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure of Sweden (National Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021National Authority for Sweden, supporting Managing Authority in Programme implementation in Swedish territory.
• Joint Secretariat of the Interreg South Baltic ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The day-to-day operational body responsible for informing on the Programme, organizing Calls for Proposals, managing project selection, providing assistance and monitoring projects. Located in Gdańsk, Poland. Services provided in English.
• Contact Points NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Regional Contact Points located in each Member State creating a network of organisations supporting project development. They are the first source of information for potential applicants, facilitate partner search, carry out training and consultations in national languages.
• First Level Control (FLC) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Controllers responsible for verification of expenditure declared by project partners. Centralised system in Poland and Sweden; decentralised system in Denmark, Germany and Lithuania where partners appoint controllers individually.
• Euroregions Baltic and Pomerania (Joint Delegation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Joint delegation participating in the Monitoring Committee alongside representatives of all 5 Programme Member States, relevant social and economic partners, civil society representatives, and research organisations.
• European Commission (Advisory)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Representative of the European Commission participates in Monitoring Committee meetings as an advisory body, providing guidance on Programme implementation and compliance with EU regulations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme: EU Interreg programme covering the broader Baltic Sea Region across multiple countries. Shares the same ERDF funding mechanism, programme architecture, and project-based grant distribution approach as Interreg South Baltic, though operating at a larger geographic and budgetary scale.
• Interreg Europe Programme: Pan-European Interreg programme focused on interregional cooperation and policy learning across all EU Member States. Operates the same ERDF co-financing model with project-based grant distribution and similar governance structures for regional policy development.
• Interreg Mediterranean Programme: EU Interreg transnational programme covering Mediterranean coastal regions across multiple countries. Operates under the same ERDF funding framework with comparable priorities around innovation, environment, and sustainable tourism development.
• Interreg Central Baltic Programme: Another EU-funded Interreg cross-border cooperation programme covering Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, and Finland. Operates the same ERDF-based funding model with similar governance structures (Managing Authority, Joint Secretariat, National Authorities) and thematic priorities for cross-border regional development.
• Interreg Alpine Space Programme: EU Interreg transnational cooperation programme covering seven Alpine countries. Operates the same funding architecture, Monitoring Committee governance, and project-based grant mechanism as Interreg South Baltic for regional development and cross-border cooperation.
• Interreg Danube Programme: Larger EU Interreg transnational programme covering nine Danube countries. Follows identical ERDF-funded structure with thematic priorities aligned to innovation, environment, and connectivity, making it directly comparable as a cross-border funding instrument.
• Interreg North Sea Programme: EU cross-border cooperation programme for the North Sea Region spanning Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Norway, and Sweden. Operates under the same Interreg framework with similar priorities around innovation, green transition, and regional competitiveness.

Broad incumbents

• European Regional Development Fund (DG REGIO): The overarching EU fund administered by the European Commission's DG REGIO that provides the financial backing for all Interreg programmes including South Baltic. While not a peer programme, it is the institutional source of programme funding and sets the regulatory framework that Interreg South Baltic operates within.
• Horizon Europe (EU Research and Innovation Programme): Major EU funding programme supporting research and innovation across EU Member States. While not a cross-border regional programme, it funds projects with overlapping beneficiaries (research institutions, SMEs) and addresses similar thematic priorities (green transition, digitalization).

Regional players

• Euroregion Baltic: Cross-border cooperation platform in the Baltic Sea Region that participates in the Interreg South Baltic Monitoring Committee as a joint delegation. Operates in the same geographic territory and supports regional cooperation among local authorities and civil society.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@southbalticprogramme4519
• Facebookfacebook.com/SouthBaltic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interreg-south-baltic-programme-2014-2020

Compliance2 records

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