POCTEP 2021-2027

CALS FOR PROJECTS

The Interreg VI-A Spain-Portugal (POCTEP) 2021-2027 program approves cross-border cooperation projects within the framework of project calls. The general calendar, which takes into account the different priorities and specific objectives of the Program, is as follows:

ISO1: «A better governance»

PO1: «A smarter Europe»

PO2: «A greener Europe»

PO4: «A more social Europe»

PO5: «A Europe closer to citizens»

CALL Priority ERDF Open Close Resolution
1st CALL (CLOSED) Priority 7 (OE Interreg)Action f) 0.9 M€ 12/12/2022 31/01/2023 23/03/2023 and 28/04/2023: 6 projects approved
2nd CALL (CLOSED) Priority 7 (OE Interreg)Actions a) and b) 8.9 M€ 12/12/2022 31/01/2023 06/06/2023: 12 projects approved
3rd CALL (CLOSED) Priorities 1, 2, 3 and 4(OP 1 and OP2) 134.8 M€ 12/12/2022 15/02/2023 28/09/2023 and 03/11/2023: 80 projects approved
4th CALL (CLOSED) Priority 5 (OP4) 53.9 M€ 17/04/2023 31/05/2023 22/04/2024 and 27/05/2024: 45 projects approved
5th CALL (CLOSED) Priority 7, OE Interreg (Action f), Galicia-North Portugal Strategies 52,500 € 11/11/2024 02/12/2024 22/01/2025: 1 project
6th CALL (CLOSED) Priorities 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7(OP 1, 2, 4, and OE Interreg) 110.9 M€ 15/01/2025 14/03/2025 October 2025 (estimated)
7th CALL Pluriregional strategic projects

(CLOSED)

(OE 1.1, 2.4 and 4.5) 33.7 M€ 24/02/2025 24/04/2025 October 2025 (estimated)
8th CALL Functional Areas Projects Priority 6(OP5) 23.9 M€ June 2025 September 2025 Feb 2026
9th CALL Small projects fund Priorities 1, 2, 5, and 7**Action c) P2P(OP1, OP4, and OE Interreg) 8.5 M€ (estimated) To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed

CLOSED CALLS

OPEN CALLS

UPCOMING CALLS

What minimum requirements must the projects meet?

Cross-border cooperationProjects must have a cross-border character and impact.Mandatory cooperation criteria (joint development, common staff, etc.).

Beneficiary entitiesAt least 2 beneficiary entities, one from each state (except AECT, etc.).Headquarters in the eligible territory (exceptions apply).Private entities / SMEs can participate, but cannot be the Lead Beneficiary.

ProjectsCompatible with national and EU policies and the Charter of Fundamental Rights.Contribution to environmental achievements and objectives.

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