- Frequent deficiencies have been detected in materials, causing delays and expenditure rejections.
- It is crucial to comply with visibility and communication rules to ensure expenditure eligibility.
- We remind you of the importance of adhering to these guidelines for POCTEP 2021–2027 projects.
We have identified areas for improvement in the use of the Programme logo, which appear in a high percentage of the materials reviewed. This prompts us to emphasise a few key aspects to ensure proper compliance with regulations. Please note:
- The project logo is not mandatory, and in fact, it is recommended to use the Programme logo along with the project acronym (name). However, if you decide to create and use a project logo, it must always appear alongside the Interreg Programme logo.
- In other words: the project logo must never be used on its own.
- It should be placed to the right of or below the Interreg logo, separated only by a thin line.
- No other logo may have greater size or visual prominence than the Interreg logo, as this is a regulatory requirement.
- The Programme logo must be clearly visible—avoid placing it in corners, at the bottom of documents, or using a reduced size.
Purely illustrative examples of project logos
The Programme rules on this matter are clear and specific. The Joint Secretariat has repeatedly highlighted their importance in various seminars, as well as through daily consultations and reviews of project materials. These guidelines are formally laid out in Sheet 7 of the Eligibility Rules and in the Graphic Identity Manual for POCTEP projects, both available for download in the “Project Management” section of this website.
Documentation and evidence in the CoFFEE platform
To streamline the review process and avoid unnecessary delays, it is absolutely essential that graphic evidence (photos, videos, screenshots, etc.) is submitted in full, accessible, and properly filed within the CoFFEE platform, assigned to the appropriate budget line.
Files must open without issues and links must function correctly. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in additional requests or even expenditure rejection.