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CANAPE

Pushing change, driving transitions

We help innovators get their game-changing ideas off the ground.

The Interreg North Sea Programme 2021-2027 supports cooperation to stimulate a green and sustainable future. We enable people across the North Sea Region to work together and bring their ideas to life.

From the newsroom

Interreg fuels visions for the Greater North Sea Basin

All eyes are on the North Sea, and for good reasons....

Navigate towards success : Registration now open

Registration for our third TakeUP workshop is open! Join this event to learn how to boost your project's success....

From bricks to bonds: Throwback to Build UP

Spirits were high among North Sea project partners in Billund, using LEGO to bond, build ideas and kick-start conversations....

Events

10 - 12 Jun 2025

European Sustainable Energy Week 2025

The EUSEW is the top European event on the green energy transition....

21 - 23 May 2025

European Maritime Day

Come to Cork, Ireland to discuss blue economy issues at this top event....

TakeUP workshop

Many projects make their mark beyond their partnership and far into the future. How do they do it?

Four icons illustrating the four Interreg North Sea priority themes.

Our priorities

We channel our funds into four thematic priorities of key importance in the North Sea Region. This ensures that our projects tackle issues that really matter in this part of the world.

Man and woman in conversation at an event.

Photo: Inn2POWER

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How we make a difference

A cyclist in a green landscape.

Making combined mobility accessible in rural areas

Stronger Combined made headway for combined mobility in the countryside, showing it can be done.

A collection of green and red fresh vegables.

SalFar: Let's talk about salt

SalFar raised awareness of soil salinisation in the North Sea Region - and showed that saline farming is a part of the answer.

Bee visiting blue flowers.

How to boost wild bees on farmlands

BEESPOKE's tools effectively support farmers and policymakers to ensure a rich diversity of farmland pollinators.

People on the deck of a boat holding a net.

Let's North Sea: The toxic legacy of war

Watch our video about North Sea Wrecks and their crucial work to identify the risks posed by wartime wrecks found in the North Sea.

Check the story

Coastal landscape with a windfarm and sunny weather.

Our impact

From digital transformation to green energy, our projects are driving positive change. Explore the topics you care about to see all the examples.

North Sea Numbers

North sea region map

7

Countries

44

Regions

60

Million citizens

160

M€ funding

4

Priorities

How can we help?

Are you looking to apply for North Sea funding or managing a project?

Find out how to apply for North Sea funding and check out our calls calendar.

Use the Partner Search

Make your project idea visible to possible partners, or browse the Partner Search to see who is looking for new partners.

Resources at your fingertips

Explore our publications and guidance materials.

Top image courtesy of the North Sea project CANAPE.