The document outlines the Interreg North West Europe (NWE) SCIE Forum held on February 1, 2011, focusing on opportunities within supply chains and logistics through EU funding. It details the priorities and objectives of the Interreg IVB program, including enhancing transnational cooperation, improving connectivity, and fostering a knowledge-based economy. Furthermore, it provides guidance on forming partnerships, application processes, and contact information for further support.

1. INTERREG North West Europe SCIE Forum, 1 st February 2011 Opportunities for Supply Chains and Logistics

2. Third Structural Funds Objective (2.5% of budget) European Territorial Co-operation ERDF funding 79 co-operation zones (this area is in 5!) Currently on 4 th period of Interreg programmes (Interreg IV) 50% grant rate What is INTERREG?

3. The Interreg 'family'

4. Interreg IVB programme areas; the 13 'zones'

5. What is Transnational Co-operation ? A transnational issue is a challenge which goes beyond national borders, for which, by its very nature, a satisfactory solution cannot be found at national, regional or local level without co-operation with partners in other countries. Added value: Efficient and innovative solutions for common problems Access to knowledge and hard won experience Participation in exchange networks Raise your organisation’s profile Develop skills and expertise Take advantage of significant budget

6. 1 Ireland 2 UK 3 Belgium Luxembourg 5 Switzerland* Parts of 6 France 7 Germany 8 Netherlands Interreg NW Europe; 8 Countries

7. Cooperation area Characteristics 21% of the EU territory 180 million inhabitants 39,5% of the EU population 307 inhabitants/km2 (that's high!) 75% of the population lives in densely populated, urban areas High levels of industrialisation & economic activity Connectivity problems & issues

8. Interreg IVB NWE priorities: 2007-13 Developing the NWE knowledge-based economy by capitalising on our capacity for innovation Priority 1 - €89.3m: €37.9 left Sustainable management of natural resources and of natural and technological risks Priority 2 - €86.9m; €10.1 left Improving connectivity in NWE by promoting intelligent and sustainable transport and ICT solutions Priority 3 - €89.3m; €34.1 left Promoting strong and prosperous communities at transnational level Priority 4 - €68.5m; €27.1 left

9. Objective 3.1 To manage transport growth; optimising the capacity of existing(unimodal) freight and passenger transport infrastructure Objective 3.2 To support effective innovative multi-modal strategic actions and inter operable transport systems Objective 3.3 To develop innovative approaches to the use of ICT in order to improve connectivity, reducing the need to travel and replacing physical mobility through virtual activity for both passenger mobility and freight transport Priority 3: Connectivity

10. Weastflows – sustainable freight east-west across NW Europe Watertruck – flexible environmentally friendly push barge for freight on small waterways INLANAV – making small waterways more attractive CODE 24 – Unblocking bottlenecks on the Rotterdam to Genoa corridor InTrade – sustainable movement of freight inside ports SINTROPHER – tram train to link inaccessible areas to international rail and air hubs Priority 3: Examples

11. Visit the programme websites . Look at approved projects and project ideas (for similar interests and possible partners). Read the Operational Programme and Guidance Notes. Talk to regional networks and Come to a project development workshop: Luton 28 th February London mid July 2011 Draft outline proposal and develop the partnership (we can help with this) Once you have established a partnership - hold partnership meetings, first draft of application and then meet Programme Secretariat Build support at local and national level Allow plenty of time to develop project What to do next?

12. Discuss it with the Contact Point – Paula MacLachlan (NWE) Ensure strategic relevance, transnational added value and innovation is clear Download application forms and Guidance Familiarise yourself with EC Regulations Have 4-6 partnership meetings: agree the Lead Partner, the project content, budget, comms and management Attend JTS surgery and a further JTS meeting about 8 weeks before Call deadline The Proposal

13. Paula MacLachlan UK Contact Point – NWE programme Contact points and more information 0117 9441082 07810 056071 [email_address] www.nweurope.eu

14. Jon Jordan UK Contact Point – North Sea Programme 01259 781404 Mobile: 0776 476 4773 www.northsearegion.eu Contact points and more information