Interreg Europe (Interreg EU) is the European Union’s interregional cooperation programme for 2021–2027, financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It helps regional and local public authorities across Europe improve public policies and programmes by exchanging experience, identifying good practices, and building capacity. The programme co-finances cooperation projects and offers policy learning services and pilot actions that support the uptake of proven solutions across regions.
Although not a company, Interreg Europe is relevant to the chemical and materials sectors through its support for public policies related to circular economy, waste management, industrial decarbonisation, innovation ecosystems, and SME competitiveness. Its projects typically involve public agencies, universities, clusters, and industry stakeholders to strengthen regional frameworks for sustainable manufacturing, plastics recycling, bio-based materials, and safer chemicals management—indirectly enabling investment and innovation across the chemical value chain.