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STIPP Call 3 is now open – funding cross-border innovation in the Meuse-Rhine region

The STIPP Instrument has officially launched its third call for cross-border innovation projects in the Interreg Meuse-Rhine region (Belgium – Netherlands – Germany). Call 3 is now open, offering SMEs and innovation actors the opportunity to develop high-impact solutions together across borders. STIPP supports project consortia tackling key societal and economic challenges through innovation, with funding opportunities in five thematic areas: • Industrial Transition – boosting competitiveness through new technologies and business models • Green Transformation – advancing sustainability and resource efficiency • Healthier Citizens – improving quality of life through health and well-being solutions • Einstein Telescope – enabling cutting-edge technologies for one of Europe’s most ambitious research infrastructures • Defence-Tech – supporting dual-use and security-oriented innovations that strengthen resilience The call is open to SMEs and innovation actors ready to collaborate internationally and translate innovative ideas into sustainable, market-relevant solutions with clear regional impact. Get in touch with the Business Development Agents Have questions about eligibility, project set-up or partnership building? The regional Business Development Agents are happy to support you with feedback, advice and project ideas. Reach out and take the next step towards your cross-border innovation project.

Eligible Applicants
Organization Types
UniversitiesSMEsNGOsConsortia
Eligible Countries / Regions
EU
Keywords
Interreg Maas-Rijn/Meuse-Rhin/Maas-Rhein (Netherlands-Belgium-Germany)Interreg
Funding Amount
Amount not stated
EUR
The funder has not published an amount yet — check the call documents.
Application Deadline
31 December 2029
1151 days remaining
Opens: 4 Jan 2026