🚀 The Fourth Call for Projects is now open!

💶 Up to 75% ERDF co-financing
📅 Apply by: 30th of October , 1:00 p.m. (Lisbon time)
🤝 Partnerships must include organisations from France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain.

More info: atlanticarea.eu/for-applicants…

🌊 More than 250 participants explored the future of sustainable food through Hub4Food's Citizen Science Actions!
Across 🇪🇸🇵🇹🇮🇪🇫🇷, interactive events inspired citizens to discover how marine resources can support healthier diets.
atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

To mark #InternationalYouthDay, discover Empowering Youth Innovation in the Blue Economy 🌊📘
A White Paper from the ATLIC project highlighting how young people can drive innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship across the Atlantic Area.
📖 calameo.com/read/007552403…

Looking back at #Hub4Food's knowledge-sharing journey 🌊

It covers events in 🇪🇸 Spain to 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇵🇹 Portugal and 🇫🇷 France

atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

📢 Have your say on the future of #CohesionPolicy!

💬 If you're part of the @AtlanticArea community, share your experience to help shape the future of #Interreg and European Territorial Cooperation.

👉 Take part atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

🐟🐠The #SMART4SEA project is developing a digital platform for transparent and reliable environmental indicators, helping strengthen environmental traceability.

Follow the project supported by our Programme at atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

📢 Welcome to João Marrana, the new Executive Manager of the Managing Authority of the @AtlanticArea Programme, managed by @ccdrn .

We wish João every success in this new role as we continue strengthening European territorial cooperation across the Atlantic Area. 🌊🇪🇺

🚴🌟 The AtlanticOnBike – #EuroVelo1 project has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 #REGIOSTARS Awards!
Co-funded by @AtlanticArea, the project promotes sustainable mobility and cycling tourism across Atlantic Europe.
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🌊 Through the @marinnonet project, supported by @AtlanticArea , four projects are harnessing marine bioactives to advance health, sustainability and the blue bioeconomy.

🔗 Read more: atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

🗺️ Our interactive map of approved projects has been updated!

Explore the 52 partnerships we're supporting across the Atlantic Area by country, city, or theme, and discover cooperation in action.

🔗 atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

#Interreg #AtlanticArea #EUProjects

⌛️Last Week | Deadline 17 July

Only for Portuguese partners, powered by @ADeCoesao

Submit your application to the very new category dedicated to European Territorial Cooperation within the 2nd edition of the European Funds Awards. atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

🚀 The #DIBEST project is the first investment project of the @AtlanticArea 2021–2027 cycle to reach completion! Its legacy lives on through the free DIBEST Digital Toolkit 💻packed with online training and practical digital resources for SMEs.
🔗 atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

🧬 In @AtlanticArea projects, collaboration drives innovation.
The 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 brought together researchers, students and experts to explore how innovative biomaterials can advance 3D breast cancer research. atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

🌊 The UPWELLING Academy starts today!
Learn the skills shaping the future of the #BlueEconomy through applied training, marine research infrastructures, live webinars and real-world case studies.
Co-funded by @AtlanticArea atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

Can smarter tools improve fish welfare and support sustainable aquaculture? 🐟🌊
Yes! Through #InterregAtlantic, the @marinnonet project is helping develop innovative solutions for fish welfare and sustainable fisheries.
Learn more: atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

🌊✨ Great news! The New European Bauhaus Laboratory for the Atlantic Area has been highlighted by the @EU_Commission. It's all about co-design, pilot projects & transnational cooperation.
📖 ec.europa.eu/newsroom/neb/i…

🇵🇹 Portuguese partners: your Interreg project could be recognised at the European Funds Awards!

The new European Territorial Cooperation category celebrates the impact of Interreg projects, including #InterregAtlanticArea.

🗓️ Apply by 17 July atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

What is the future of transnational cooperation in Europe? 🌍

The new @ESPON_Programme study provides evidence on regional trends, cooperation patterns and future challenges to help shape Interreg programmes beyond 2027.

Read more: atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

🌊📱 The #AQUAFISH project has launched a new multilingual app to help users discover aquaculture species, seafood by-products and zero-waste recipes.

Discover how it promotes circular economy principles across the seafood value chain.

🔗 atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

🚢 Could #MaritimeIndustryValleys become a game changer for Europe’s green shipping transition?

The #SMARTDEC project proposes connected ecosystems to strengthen coastal economies.

Find out more on the Interreg Atlantic Area website 👇

atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

🌊🇪🇺 "The Atlantic is not on the periphery of Europe, but one of its greatest strategic assets."
Speaking at the Atlantic Arc Commission General Assembly, Álvaro Santos called for a stronger Atlantic dimension in European policies
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🤝🇪🇺 The @EU_Commission highlighted the ARMA network as a key asset for the future Atlantic Macro-Regional Strategy.
Coordinated by @ccdrn, ARMA strengthens synergies between cooperation programmes and regional funding instruments across the Atlantic. atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

📢 Planning to apply for the next Interreg Atlantic Area Programme call for proposals?

🤝 Be among the first to receive the Terms of Reference and other key updates by subscribing to our "𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐎𝐧" 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫.

Subscribe here 🔗 atlanticarea.eu/manage-the-new…

🌱 How can microalgae drive a more sustainable blue economy? At the #EUGreenWeek 2026 partner event hosted by #SMACCplus, experts discussed their potential for health, nutrition, cosmetics, and climate action.
Find out more at🔗 atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

🌊🤝 The Atlantic Area Community of Practice is growing! Supported by the @AtlanticArea and launched by the GRAAL project, the AA CoP connects policymakers, researchers, industry and civil society across the Atlantic Region. 🚀

Interested in joining? 👇
atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

📢 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: Registrations are now open! Join us on 15 September at the University of Las Palmas
🔗atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ev…

🌊 At the closing event of the ATLIC Innoblue project, hosted by the Permanent Representation of Portugal to the EU.🤝 A spetial thanks to the MEP @paulomatoscunha for highlighting youth entrepreneurship, collaboration, and innovation for the future of the Atlantic Region.

🏆 Is your @AtlanticArea project making a difference in the blue economy?

Apply for the Atlantic–WestMED Project Awards 2026 and showcase your results on a European stage.
📅 Apply by 30 June 2026
atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

The HiPoTeSis Project, supported by the @AtlanticArea, is inviting stakeholders to participate in a survey aimed at strengthening the ecosystem around floating offshore wind test sites.
🌊 Have your say and contribute to the future of offshore wind:

🔗 atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

👏 This week, the Impact4Mar Project was represented at #S3SUMMIT2026 in the Azores
@nonagonpark showcased the project’s mission to support sustainable practices through innovation, knowledge sharing, and new tools aligned with the #EuropeanGreenDeal and #2030Agenda.

🧶 Untangling complexity to build stronger partnerships 🤝Great to see collaborative methodologies in action across the transnational projects we support. Building trust, connections, and cooperation is at the heart of the Interreg programmes
#Interreg #Cooperation #TRAPproject

📢 On 3 June in Brussels, the #InterregAtlanticArea project ATLIC – Atlantic InnoBlue Communities will present its White Paper on strengthening youth entrepreneurship ecosystems across the Atlantic Region.
📩 communication@atlic.eu
atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ev…

🌍🏆 Proud to receive the #REGIOSTARS2025 digital certificates from the European Commission for the AGEO project!
After winning the 🌱 Green Europe and 🗳️ Public Choice awards, AGEO continues to showcase how cooperation and innovation strengthen resilience to geohazards!

The 3rd Regional Forum on Innovation in #BlueBiotechnology, organised under the @marinnonet Project, takes place on 26 May 2026 in Porto 🇵🇹

#BIOCHAINSAtlantic will also join to explore new synergies and collaborations.

🔗docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

How can #sunsets support sustainable tourism along the #AtlanticCoast? 🌅
The Université d'Angers hosted a seminar within the #AtlanticSunset project, bringing together researchers and tourism stakeholders.
Discover more atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

In the week we are set to receive our digital certificates for winning the 2025 Regiostars, we look back at the @euronews report on AGEO, the winning project.👏 Congrats to the partners who made the best use of the financial support from @AtlanticArea

📢 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝟑𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞

The SEALabHaus project, supported by the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme, will promote the Transnational Scientific Congress Architectures of the Sea: Atlantic Ocean

udc.es/en/sealabhaus/…

🌿 Algae are emerging as key resources on the Atlantic 🌊Supported by the @AtlanticArea, the @marinnonet Project is turning algae-based research into innovative solutions with real environmental and industrial impact.
🔎 Discover the pilots at atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

Thinking ahead to beach season 2026 🌊☀️

Smart Coast 🇪🇺 French partners are updating Données Plages, an open-data tool for Nouvelle-Aquitaine beaches: accessibility ♿, parking 🅿️, lifeguard schedules 🛟, geolocation 📍 & more.

🔎atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

🌊 Thank you to everyone who joined the Youth Open Policy Lab yesterday, organised by GRAAL and Océanopolis to celebrate #EuropeDay 🇪🇺

Young voices are essential to shaping a greener, bluer Atlantic Region and strengthening cooperation for the future 🌍🤝

👏 Award-winning results, 70+ tourism enterprises supported & stronger international visibility for Atlantic destinations 🌊🇪🇺As #DIBEST approaches its conclusion, partners leave behind valuable lessons in digital innovation & sustainable tourism.
🔗atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

🌊 Thank you to everyone who joined the “World Café: Young Voices for the Atlantic” session, organised with @uptecporto for Europe Day 🇪🇺
💬 One message was clear: young people want a stronger voice in cooperation projects shaping the Atlantic territory.

🌍🗺️ Discover our projects in a new way!

Explore the interactive map on our website to see all Interreg Atlantic Area projects, filter by location & focus, and learn more about our partnerships 🤝

🔗atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

🌊 Across the Atlantic Area, projects funded by European Funds are helping the region grow stronger and more competitive.
Through the ARMA Network, we are sharing some of these examples.
👉Discover a catalogue of projects at atlanticarea.eu/about-us/arma

🌍✨ Celebrate #EuropeDay with us!
Are you 18–30? Join 2 inspiring events with Interreg Atlantic Area & GRAAL 👇
🔹 8 May – World Café in Porto ☕💬
🔹 12 May – Open Policy Lab in Brest 🌊🧠
Share ideas, meet peers & shape a sustainable Atlantic future 🌱

atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ev…

🌊 Supporting sustainable energy in the Atlantic Region
@HY4RES shows how cross-border cooperation can help the fish processing sector cut costs, reduce emissions & boost energy resilience ⚡

👉 Learn more: lnkd.in/dZEtUSga

📷 Illustrative image by Freepik

🌍 Advancing the triple transition across the Atlantic Region

Atlantic Bridges is shaping a shared framework to drive ecological, economic & social change—guiding local action plans and pilot projects.

💡 Spotlight: Les Sables-d’Olonne

🔗 atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

🌊 The BEAP-MAR project, supported by the @AtlanticArea , is calling organisations to host 8 Product Tests on bioactive marine compounds.
🔬 From sustainable cosmetics to drug discovery & eco-friendly antifouling.
📅 Apply by 29/04
atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

⏳ Last hours to be heard!

📣 “Young Voices for the Atlantic” survey closes soon. If you're 18–30 in the Atlantic regions, share your voice:

📝 atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

🌊 ARMA Network advancing Atlantic strategy & investment priorities

15 flagship Interreg projects, Youth engagement shaping an Atlantic Platform, and progress toward an Atlantic Maritime Macro-region (by 2027).

📄 Learn more & download documents: atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…

🌊 ATLIC Youth Summit 2026 | 21–22 April

Hosted by L’École de design Nantes Atlantique & Blue Lab, this final dissemination event of the ATLIC project brings youth together to shape the future of the Blue Economy.

👉 atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

🐟🍽️ Field visits are key to advancing traceability in the Atlantic seafood sector 🌊
Smart4Sea partners explored the Port of Vigo, onboard the O’ORIENTE vessel, and the Lonja de Vigo, gaining real-world insights to improve data & processes.

🔗 atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-p…

🌊 Got an idea for the ocean?

UPWELLING is calling for data-driven concepts on ocean sustainability & the blue economy 💡

🗓 Apply by 30 May
📍 Hackathons: Tenerife, Cork, Brest, Olhão
🏆 Grand Finale in Brest
👉 Apply & learn more on our website atlanticarea.eu/news-events/ne…