About the I3 Instrument Support Facility
The Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Support Facility is an initiative by the European
Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and the Directorate-General for
Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO).
It provides support to regional and national innovation stakeholders and public authorities,
fostering strong interregional innovation ecosystems and reinforcing the objectives of the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument.
What is the I3 Instrument?
The Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument, under the European Regional and
Development Fund (ERDF), supports interregional innovation projects in their scale-up
and commercialisation phases. It helps overcome regulatory and market barriers,
bringing projects to investment level.
Services
I3 Instrument observatory
Dashboard with key analytics, trends and insights from I3 projects
Partner search
Find partners to build I3 project proposals
I3 Instrument stories
Presentation of I3 projects, success stories and impact on less developed regions
Annual I3 Instrument Forum
The Annual I3 Instrument Forum is the flagship event of the I3 community, bringing together project representatives, businesses, regional authorities, policymakers and innovation stakeholders from across Europe.
Held every year, the Forum provides a space to showcase the achievements and impact of the I3 Instrument, exchange experiences and discuss how interregional innovation investments can strengthen European value chains, competitiveness and cohesion.
See you at the next Annual I3 Instrument Forum in 2027!
The facility also complements the S3 Community of Practice (S3 COP) by facilitating knowledge-sharing through S3 COP channels and collaborating with S3 thematic platforms and partnerships. It builds on valuable experience gained from actions supported under the I3 Instrument’s Capacity building calls.
Events
I3 Instrument Support Facility Virtual events
Hosted monthly, these interactive sessions are part of the broader I3 Instrument outreach efforts and designed to support you in navigating the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument and transforming ideas into impactful projects.
National / Regional I3 Instrument Support Facility events
The Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument is a promising opportunity for European regions to boost innovation through cross-border cooperation.
Latest News
New publication: I3 Instrument Observatory Report 2026
Discover the latest findings on how the I3 Instrument is strengthening interregional cooperation, innovation and investment across Europe.
NACHIP launches second Open Call for SMEs developing innovative hydrogen solutions
Supporting SMEs to turn promising hydrogen technologies into practical solutions through funding, mentoring and real-world testing opportunities.
Innovation Fund webinar - IF26 SME call
Register to the webinar before 12 October!
I3FLOAT launches first Open Call for floating offshore wind innovation
I3FLOAT is offering funding and tailored support to SMEs developing near-to-market solutions for Europe’s floating offshore wind sector.