Aim

The main goal of the programme is to contribute to the territorial cohesion of the area through the reinforcement of cooperation between the European Union Member States of the Atlantic seaboard. This will enable the creation of concrete progress in terms of development of the economic knowledge, heritage valorisation and maritime resources, emergence of new economic activity clusters, promotion of accessibility and logistic conditions, sustainable development and polycentrism.

ERDF Funds Available

€104 million

Grant Rate

65-75%

Eligible Regions

Northern Ireland whole country , Ireland  whole country, Atlantic areas of Spain, France, Portugal and mainland United Kingdom.

Eligible Organisations

Private, public and research sectors.

Status

First Call opens early 2008.

Contact Information

Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte (CCDR-N)
Rua Rainha D. Estefânia, 251
4150-034 Porto
Portugal
Tel: +351 226 086 300
Fax: +351 226 061489
E-mail: coop-atlantico@ccdr-n.pt

Website

http://www.coop-atlantico.com/

Working Language

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Priority Areas

Priority One

Promote transnational entrepreneurial and innovation networks

1.1: Develop knowledge transfers between companies and research centres

1.2: Enhance competitiveness and innovation capacities in maritime economy niches of excellence

1.3: Stimulate economic conversion and diversification by promoting the regional endogenous potential

Priority Two

Protect, secure and enhance the marine and coastal environment sustainably

2.1: Improve maritime safety

2.2: Sustainable management and protection of the resources of marine spaces

2.3: Exploit the renewable energy potential of the marine and coastal environment

2.4: Protect and promote natural spaces, water resources and coastal zones

Priority Three

Improve accessibility and internal links

3.1: Promote interoperability and continuity

of existing transport networks, and sea/road/rail/air intermodality

3.2: Promote short-sea shipping and cooperation between ports

Priority Four

Promote transnational synergies in sustainable urban and regional development

4.1: Pool resources and skills in the field of sustainable urban and rural development

4.2: Make cities and regions more influential and attractive through networking

4.3: Conserve and promote Atlantic cultural heritage of transnational interest