1. Filippo Compagni - UK Contact Point – Atlantic Area 2014-2020 filippo.compagni@communities.gsi.gov.ukfilippo.compagni@communities.gsi.gov.uk - 07765896770

2. Content Strategic approach and policy context Ideas development & programme fit Practical aspects and considerations 9 th February 2016 - CardiffFilippo Compagni - Atlantic Area - UK contact point

3. ETC programmes eligible in Wales Ireland-Wales (€79m ERDF) http://gov.wales/funding/eu-funds/ireland- wales/?lang=en - Innovation; Climate change adaptation; Natural and Cultural resources http://gov.wales/funding/eu-funds/ireland- wales/?lang=en Atlantic Area (€140m ERDF) http://atlanticarea.ccdr-n.pt/atlantic-area-2020/ - Innovation; Resource efficiency; Environmental risk protection; Natural and Cultural resources http://atlanticarea.ccdr-n.pt/atlantic-area-2020/ North West Europe (€396m ERDF) http://www.nweurope.eu/ - Innovation; Low carbon; Resource efficiencyhttp://www.nweurope.eu/ Interreg Europe (C) (€359m ERDF) http://www.interregeurope.eu/ - Innovation; SME competitiveness; Low carbon; Environment & Res. eff.http://www.interregeurope.eu/ 9 th February 2016 - CardiffFilippo Compagni - Atlantic Area - UK contact point

4. ETC intervention principles Filippo Compagni - Atlantic Area - UK contact point Across all ETC Programmes the UK has been working to ensure: Maximum impact on growth and focussing on results and value for money Promote economic develop. through innovation to support jobs and growth Tackling shared challenges on climate change and resilience Projects need to be genuinely cross-border / transnational / inter-regional 9 th February 2016 - Cardiff

5. EU Policy Context Europe2020 (Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive growth) Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) (http://s3platform.jrc.ec.europa.eu/home)http://s3platform.jrc.ec.europa.eu/home Territorial Agenda EU2020 6th Report on Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (EU) Relevant Interreg Cooperation programme (SWOT & manual) Filippo Compagni - Atlantic Area - UK contact point9 th February 2016 - Cardiff

6. Project intervention logic Filippo Compagni - Atlantic Area - UK contact point What are our common needs and potentials? What do we want to change? How will it be different? What do we need to deliver to obtain this change? How will we do it? What resources & partners do we need to do this work? Project Idea Project Outputs & Indicators Project Objectives & Results Work plan & Budget SWOTSO ActivitiesImpactChange Programme 9 th February 2016 - Cardiff

7. Types of achievements Filippo Compagni - Atlantic Area - UK contact point Number of reports, seminars held, innovation centres opened Outputs – products of the activities funded Number of regional policy changes, number of new business start ups etc. Results – immediate advantages of carrying out activities Fall in number of long term unemployed, increased regional GDP etc. Impacts – Sustainable long term benefits of any activity 9 th February 2016 - Cardiff

8. Partnership Relevant to objectives and delivery, all contribute, enough capacity Mix of public and private sector, including universities and SMEs watch out for State Aid implications, revenue generation, IP matters Lead partner principle: financial and legal responsibility EU minimum requirement: 3 partners form 2 countries Partnerships often include 3 countries min. (transnational vs cross border) Out of area partners can be eligible if indispensable Results delivered within the programme area Filippo Compagni - Atlantic Area - UK contact point9 th February 2016 - Cardiff

9. Financial aspects Budget lines: Staff; Office and Admin, Travel and Accommodation; External expertise; Equipment; Small infrastructure Procurement: adhere to EU, national, and internal rules It is ERDF = public money Match funding: staff time (not in-kind); cash; in-kind Audit: 100% check on each line of expenditure, FLC Cash-flow: can be up to 9 or 12 months Filippo Compagni - Atlantic Area - UK contact point9 th February 2016 - Cardiff

10. Final tips Review your project idea against the selection criteria Trans-national partnership meetings (preparation costs?) Set up communication mechanisms (internal and w/partners) Plan monitoring and evaluation procedures from the start Enough staff/capacity/skills and right internal procedures Political/senior management buy-in Support other partners/manage conflict/different cultures Timescales for signatures Check deadlines: date and time! Filippo Compagni - Atlantic Area - UK contact point9 th February 2016 - Cardiff