Interreg North Sea Programme

🌊 This Friday, we set sail for the stunning Orkney Islands! Known as a haven for wildlife, Orkney welcomes around a million seabirds throughout the year and is home to an impressive 15% of the world’s seal population. It's also the base of Orkney Islands Council Marine Services, who was a key partner in the Dual Ports project—a forward-thinking project aimed at decarbonizing Regional Entrepreneurial Ports and minimise their environmental footprint 🚢⚡. Enjoy your Fridays! #DualPorts #thisisthenorthsea #interreg

Social entrepreneurs are shaping a more inclusive society through innovative business models. And #Interreg has a role to play in this transformation! We’re excited to share insights from our dear former colleague, Hans Wevers, who is now a researcher and PhD student at the Open University Netherlands. Hans has co-authored two papers that explore the strong link between Interreg and social entrepreneurship. These papers highlight how cooperation across borders fosters inclusivity and innovation - and explore how the strength of Interreg can be harnessed to increase social entrepreneurship overall. The findings, though focused on Interreg cross-border programmes, offer valuable lessons for transnational initiatives like Interreg North Sea. Many North Sea projects are driving inclusiveness and social employment. For example: 🌾 SIRR: Boosting entrepreneurial skills in rural areas. 🚴♂️ SMALL: Promoting inclusive shared mobility. 🔦 Inno-Quarter: Helping young entrepreneurs to bring social innovations to market. A big thanks to Hans for shining a light on this important aspect of Interreg! Dive into Hans’ research here: 📑 Social entrepreneurial ecosystems in Euroregions: https://lnkd.in/dyrdP_7V 📑The implications of the EU cohesion policy instruments and cross-border cooperation projects on social entrepreneurship in Euroregions: https://lnkd.in/dNXWZXHm You are also welcome to contact Hans at hans.wevers@ou.nl to learn more about his work. #SocialEntrepreneurship #InclusiveSociety #InterregNorthSea #madewithinterreg

The Interreg North Sea Seasons Greeting 2024 is online. Please follow the link and read the story https://shorturl.at/zFtrH

The North Sea Commission 🌊 just published its newsletter; an update of a busy month! The Greater North Sea Basin Initiative (GNSBI) is also mentioned. As the year winds down, the GNSBI is gaining momentum, with nine countries working together to align priorities. 🌍 Check out the full details in the North Sea Commission’s newsletter—and don’t forget to peek at the 2025 meeting calendar at the end! 🗓️ #thisisthenorthsea #Interreg #GNSBI

This Friday we head to Raversijde, a part of the Flemish city Oostende. Riversijde is home to a pilot in the #InterregNorthSea project Manabas Coast and known for the Atlantik Wall. Oostende is a very old city dating back to the 9th-10th century. It is the largest coastal city in Belgium and goes under the name “City by the Sea”. Placed right at the North Sea is has a big and very beautiful beach. On the culinary front you can enjoy fresh fish, Belgian beer, and chocolate. A fun fact, you can play city golf several places and discover the city while doing it 😊

🌟 Take your project to the next level! 🌟 Did you know our TakeUP capitalisation workshops are making waves? 🚀 The European Commission and other Interreg programmes are taking notice of our innovative approach! 💡 Why join? Don’t just take our word for it—hear from projects that have already benefited ⬇️ . From sharing experiences to learning best practices, these workshops have become a go-to resource for project growth. 📅 When: January 21, 2024 📍 Where: Copenhagen This is your chance to: ✅ Learn new strategies to maximise your project’s impact ✅ Share your journey and insights ✅ Network with peers ✨ Open to all projects from Calls 1, 2, 3, and 4. 🔗 Sign up before December 12 at https://bit.ly/3APJG0o

💡💖Snapshot of the ACE Homecare Interreg lastest update : when empathy meets Innovation The ACE Interreg North Sea Programme project accelerates innovation in homecare, emphasizing that technology doesn’t replace empathy—it amplifies it. By focusing on the needs and preferences of older adults, ACE integrates technology with care, fostering more inclusive and effective homecare solutions. Explore their latest update and an inspiring site visit to The Empathic Home: The home as a carer - https://lnkd.in/da6i--eh #ThisistheNorthSea #InterregNorthSea #ACEProject #InnovationInCare #EmpathyAndTech #FutureOfHomecare https://lnkd.in/dQfj-e8V

Snapshot of the WaterWarmth (Interreg North Sea) project: aquathermal energy updates & what's to come in 2025 The WaterWarmth (Interreg North Sea) project is making strides, with pilots moving towards operational status in 2025. A new quick scan tool, launching in early 2025, will help cooperatives assess the viability of aquathermal energy for their projects. Key challenges such as installation and permits are being addressed, while community engagement remains strong. These advancements are shaping a sustainable energy future with aquathermal energy leading the way. 👉 Check out their latest webinar : https://lnkd.in/dDBfq3Wr https://lnkd.in/dnTttR8a #ThisistheNorthSea #Aquathermal #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Innovation

👋 Hello, hello near and far Interreg North Sea Programme community Save the Date: North Sea Conference 2025 📅 June 24-26, 2025 📍 Oldenburg (oldb), Lower Saxony, Germany Join us for a pivotal event in the heart of Oldenburg! Explore opportunities for the green transition and climate resilience across the North Sea Region. The event will feature inspiring study visits, plenary sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities. 🌟 Don’t miss this chance to connect and collaborate! and on June 26, in connection to the conference, the North Sea Commission will also hold different events on this day, including their Annual Business Meeting. The North Sea 2025 conference is a collaborative effort, hosted by: Lower Saxony Ministry for Federal and European Affairs and Regional Development ; Office for Regional Development Weser-Ems; North Sea Commission - Interreg North Sea Programme Supported by: Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Areas, European Affairs and Consumer Protection of Land Schleswig-Holstein; Hamburg. #WeareTheNorthSea #NorthSeaConference2025 #Oldenburg #GreenTransition #ClimateResilience

👋 Dive into innovative solutions for water reuse in cities and neighborhoods. 💬 Don’t miss out today's lunch talk: Treating and reusing greywater Join the Conversation on Water-Wise Cities by the Interreg ANCHOR project Date: 02/12/2024 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 👉Register here: https://lnkd.in/ezcdd2Qg https://lnkd.in/dNYZAv7h #ThisistheNorthSea #GreywaterReuse #CircularEconomy #WaterWise #UrbanSustainability #GreenCities #SustainableLiving #WaterManagement #EnvironmentalSolutions