Interreg Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro

What Interreg Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro does

Interreg Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro is an EU-funded European Territorial Cooperation programme — legally designated "Interreg VI-A IPA Programme Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro 2021-2027" — administered by the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds of the Republic of Croatia under the Directorate for European Territorial Cooperation. The programme distributes EU grant funding sourced from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the IPA III Fund across a cross-border area covering 12 Croatian counties, the Brčko District and 109 municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 12 municipalities in Montenegro, spanning 87,453.95 km² and approximately 5.1 million inhabitants. The 2014-2020 predecessor cycle contracted 59 projects with 249 partners and disbursed EUR 57.2 million; the current 2021-2027 cycle has EUR 117.7 million approved (EUR 106.987 million allocated to projects) and had approved 25 projects by mid-2026, with an additional EUR 5.7 million EMBRACE boost announced in May 2026 for 26 further projects.

The programme operates a four-priority-axis structure: smart investments in research, innovation and SME competitiveness; green investments in environmental protection and risk management; accessible and resilient health services; and sustainable and inclusive tourism and culture. It uses the electronic Monitoring System (eMS) for application submission, reporting and payment claims, and the Jems platform for partner search, project development and procurement transparency. The Managing Authority in Zagreb, supported by a Joint Secretariat with branch offices in Mostar, Banja Luka and Podgorica, runs competitive calls for proposals and provides day-to-day implementation support. Beneficiaries are local and regional authorities, research and educational institutions, SMEs and business support organisations, and NGOs undertaking cross-border cooperation in the named priority areas. Funding flows and programme governance are governed by the European Commission Implementing Decision C(2022) 8028, with OLAF-aligned anti-fraud reporting and an independent Audit Authority.

Name

Interreg Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro

Legal name

Interreg VI-A IPA Cooperation Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro

Website

https://interreg-hr-ba-me.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Interreg Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro is an EU-funded cross-border cooperation programme that distributes ERDF and IPA III grants (EUR 117.7 million for 2021-2027) to local authorities, research institutions, SMEs and NGOs across the three countries, administered by Croatia's Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EU Territorial Cooperation Programme

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration (BPAIAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate, Environment & Natural Resource Management Aid Programs (BPADABAI), Climate Finance Funds & Green Investment Facilities (BPADACAH), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Cross-border cooperation
• EU territorial cooperation
• Grant funding programme
• Regional development funding
• Cohesion policy programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Programme Funding: The programme does not generate commercial revenue. It distributes EU funding (ERDF and IPA III funds) to approved cross-border cooperation projects. The 2021-2027 programme makes EUR 106,987,000.00 available for cooperation projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Interreg VI-A IPA Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2021-2027 distributes EU co-financing (ERDF and IPA III funds, EUR 106,987,000 available) to approved cross-border cooperation projects across four priority axes: smart investments in research and innovation, green investments in environmental protection, accessible health services, and sustainable tourism and culture. Beneficiaries include local authorities, research institutions, SMEs, NGOs, and civil society organizations operating within the cross-border programme area.

Product overview

The Interreg VI-A IPA Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro is a unified cross-border cooperation programme funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and IPA III Fund. The programme provides EUR 106,987,000.00 to support cooperation projects across four priority axes: (1) Smart investments in research, innovation and competitive entrepreneurship; (2) Green investments in environmental protection and efficient risk management; (3) Accessible and resilient health services; and (4) Sustainable and inclusive tourism and culture. The programme operates through supporting platforms including the eMS (electronic Monitoring System) for project application and reporting management, and Jems for project development and partner finding. The eMS enables applicants and beneficiaries to create and submit applications, progress reports, and payment claims, while Jems provides a project management and collaboration portal. The programme covers 12 counties in Croatia, Brčko District and 109 municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 12 municipalities in Montenegro, representing 87,453.95 km² and over 5.1 million inhabitants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interreg VI-A IPA Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2021-2027 The main cross-border cooperation programme funded by ERDF and IPA III with EUR 106,987,000 available, supporting cooperation projects across four priority axes: Smart investments in research/innovation, Green investments in environmental protection, Accessible health services, and Sustainable tourism/culture. Available to local authorities, research institutions, SMEs, and NGOs in the cross-border area.
• Jems Project Management Platform An online platform used by applicants and beneficiaries for project development, partner finding, project library access, and procurement/tender information. Serves as the programme's collaboration and project management portal.
• eMS (electronic Monitoring System) An electronic Monitoring System for applicants, beneficiaries, and programme bodies to create, prepare, revise, and submit online forms including applications, modification requests, reports, payment claims, and final reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• 59 projects contracted with 249 partners during 2014-2020 period
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds of the Republic of CroatiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaging Authority responsible for programme management, launching Calls for Proposals, and contracting operations. Placed in the Directorate for European Territorial Cooperation within the Ministry.
• Sector for Managing Interreg Cooperation Programmes (Joint Secretariat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Secretariat assists Managing Authority and Monitoring Committee, undertakes day-to-day implementation, and provides support to applicants and beneficiaries. Headquartered in Zagreb with branch offices in Mostar, Banja Luka, and Podgorica.
• Directorate for European Integration of Bosnia and HerzegovinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Authority responsible for setting up and ensuring efficient functioning of national control systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Ministry of European Affairs of MontenegrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Authority responsible for setting up and ensuring efficient functioning of national control systems in Montenegro.
• Agency for the Audit of European Union Programmes Implementation SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudit Authority performing independent audits of management and control systems, audit of accounts, and audits of operations at beneficiary level.
• European Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramme is directly linked to EUSDR for coordination of macro-regional strategies.
• European Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramme is directly linked to EUSAIR for coordination of macro-regional strategies.
• InteractmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Interreg Community providing harmonized tools and support for European Territorial Cooperation programmes.
• European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraud reporting channel for irregularities affecting EU financial interests.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Interreg IPA Croatia-Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina-Montenegro: Parallel Interreg IPA cross-border cooperation programme covering a partially overlapping geography with Croatia, BiH, and Montenegro. Operates under the same EU ERDF/IPA III framework with comparable grant distribution mechanics, four-country vs three-country structure, and analogous priority axes.
• Interreg Italy-Croatia: Cross-border Interreg programme between Italy and Croatia sharing the same EU Cohesion Policy framework but covering a different geography. Comparable in structure, funding mechanism (ERDF), and programme priority axes including innovation, environment, and tourism.
• Interreg Danube Transnational Programme: Macro-regional Interreg programme covering the Danube basin with direct linkage to EUSDR (one of the anchor company's two macro-regional partners). Comparable in governance, ERDF funding mechanism, and project-based delivery model across multiple countries.
• Interreg ADRION (Adriatic-Ionian): Transnational Interreg programme directly tied to EUSAIR, the second macro-regional strategy referenced by the anchor. Operates under the same EU regulatory framework and supports cross-border projects across the Adriatic-Ionian region, including Croatia, BiH, and Montenegro.
• Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro: Two-country Interreg IPA border programme between BiH and Montenegro, directly overlapping with subsets of the anchor's programme area. Operates under the same EU IPA III framework with similar funding sizes and project delivery mechanisms.

Others

• Interact Programme: Interreg-specific service programme providing harmonized tools, guidance, and support for all European Territorial Cooperation programmes including the anchor. Not a direct competitor but an enabling ecosystem partner that shares the same governance ecosystem.
• Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB): Multilateral development bank operating in Southeast Europe including Croatia, BiH, and Montenegro. Comparable as a regional development finance institution supporting cross-border social and economic development projects in the same programme area.
• European Investment Fund (EIF): EU-funded financial institution supporting SME access to finance across the Western Balkans and EU member states. Comparable as an EU-managed development finance vehicle operating in the same programme geography with overlapping SME competitiveness priority.

Broad incumbents

• European Commission DG REGIO: EU policy and funding authority that approves and oversees all Interreg programmes including the anchor. Comparable as the institutional framework that governs the anchor's existence, funding envelope, and regulatory compliance.
• EU Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III) Programme-wide Coordination: Overarching EU framework that funds the Interreg IPA Cross-Border Cooperation programmes including the anchor. Comparable as the broader funding and policy regime that the Interreg HR-BA-ME programme sits within.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hrbame
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@InterregIPACBCHR-BA-ME-
• Facebookfacebook.com/InterregHRBAME
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interreg-ipa-hr-ba-me

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments1 record

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