Today, 9 February 2026, the Interreg Aurora Programme opens two new calls.
- 6th call for small-scale project applications
- 8th call for regular project applications
Both calls will close 9 March 2026.
Please check the terms of reference before applying
You can find the terms and detailed information about the calls on the web page Calls for applications – Interreg Aurora
The terms of reference for the call states if there are any limitations, such as:
– closed Priorities and/or Specific Objectives
– financial limitations and accessible funding to apply
– other specific conditions related to the progress of the Interreg Aurora programme.
Note! 6th call for small-scale project applications
Sub-area Sápmi
Applications for Small-scale projects within sub-area Sápmi are specifically welcomed in this call. All Priorities and Specific Objectives will be open for project applications regarding EU-funding and IR-funding.
Sub-area Aurora
Specific objective 1.1 Research and innovation in sub-area Aurora is closed regarding EU-funding and IR-funding.
Note! 8th call for regular project applications
Sub-area Sápmi
Call 8 is closed for Sápmi applications that include IR-funding.
It is therefore not possible to include Norwegian project partners applying for IR-funding in call 8 in sub-area Sápmi. However, Norwegian organisations can be associated partners without a formal budget in the application. In call 9, in the autumn of 2026, it will again be possible to include Norwegian partners applying for IR-funding.
Sub-area Aurora
Applications in priority 1 that involves Research and innovation activities in SMEs, including networking or SME business development and internationalisation, including productive investments are especially welcomed.
Project applications within priority 2 that plans to work with following areas, are also especially welcomed:
– air quality and noise reduction measures
– protection, restoration and sustainable use of Natura 2000 sites
– sustainable mobility.
Welcome to a Q&A webinar 16 February 2026
The Interreg Aurora Programme invites you to a Q&A webinar the 16 February 2026, 10:00-11:00 (CET) that will focus on upcoming calls for project applications. Join the webinar and let us know all your questions.
Microsoft Teams meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3374272947019?p=QwIySlA2m0321gDlBW
Meeting ID: 337 427 294 701 9
Passcode: Zk7uA2NV
Support and guidance for applicants
The Programme Manual gives the key information needed for planning and applying an Interreg Aurora project. You can also find supporting materials and tutorials on the web page For project applicants – Interreg Aurora
If you have any questions you are welcome to contact the Interreg Aurora team interregaurora@lansstyrelsen.se
