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 2026
đŸ“… Brussels | 30 September - 1 October 2026
The Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2026 will bring together policymakers, regional authorities, project coordinators and innovation stakeholders from across Europe to reflect on the progress and results of the I3 Instrument. The event will showcase project achievements, share lessons from interregional collaboration and discuss the role of the I3 Instrument in strengthening European value chains and regional innovation ecosystems.
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
Call for Expression of Interest: "Expert evaluators for the I3 Instrument programme"
The European Innovation and SME Executive Agency (EISMEA) is looking for independent experts to assist in the evaluation of proposals submitted for funding under the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument.
LIGAWINE: Open Call for technology providers and wineries
Technology providers and wineries can apply for funding to test and validate innovative low input solutions that make European viticulture and winemaking more sustainable, resilient, and competitive. Deadline for application: 31 July 2026
From monitoring to suppression: IT4EST brings wildfire technologies into real-world testing
IT4EST is helping European regions test innovative wildfire prevention, detection and response technologies in real operational environments, turning promising solutions into deployable tools for forest resilience.
IN-MOB brings sustainable micromobility solutions to the streets of Palermo
Forty innovative vehicles are now on the streets of Palermo as IN-MOB begins real-life testing of sustainable micromobility solutions under the I3 Instrument.