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In the context of the launch of the first calls for project proposals within the (Interreg VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, on 30^th of March, 2023, we are organizing two webinars for the potential applicants who want to understand more about calls' rules and requirements:

1. Webinar "Application pack for regular projects", on 6 April, 2023

• Register your participation HERE. The deadline for registration is 5 April 2023, 08:00 hrs (EET)

• The agenda of the event is HERE                     

2. Webinar "Application pack for small scale projects", on 11 April, 2023 

• Register your participation HERE. The deadline for registration is 10 April 2023, 08:00 hrs (EET)

• The agenda of the event is HERE                     

The approved Application packs for both regular and small scale projects are now available and uploaded HERE to enable the interested applicants to get familiarized with their content.

Please be informed that the webinars are similar in content, yet containing specific information regarding the two types of projects. Depending upon your preferences, please register for the event that better suits your interests and project ideas.

Application packs and all the other details and rules about the calls may be consulted HERE 

Any request for clarifications should be addressed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please pay attention to the following timetable:

 REGIOSTARS are the yearly competition organised by the European Commission’s Directorate General Regional and Urban Policies since 2008. Over the years it has become the Europe’s label of excellence for EU-funded projects, which demonstrate the impact and inclusiveness of regional development. 2023 is the year of renewal and re-launch of the competition.

The 2023 competition is open to the EU funding projects and Beneficiaries are encouraged to submit the application in the 6 thematic categories:

• Category 1) A COMPETITIVE AND SMART EUROPE 
• Category 2) A GREEN EUROPE 
• Category 3) A CONNECTED EUROPE
• Category 4) A SOCIAL AND INCLUSIVE EUROPE 
• Category 5) A EUROPE CLOSER TO THE CITIZENS
• Category 6) TOPIC OF THE YEAR (European Year of Skills 2023)

The deadline for applications is 31 May 2023.

All the details of the contest are published on the dedicated web page: https://regiostarsawards.eu/  

On February 7^th, 2023, in Istanbul, Türkiye, took place the first meeting of the (Interreg VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme Monitoring Committee.

The representatives of the seven participating countries (Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine), the European Commission, Managing Authority, Joint Secretariat and TESIM Project discussed the main aspects related to the first call for proposals, the content of the Application Packs, project evaluation and selection rules, as well as the Monitoring Committee’s Rules of Procedure.

Monitoring Committee members approved the Application Packs for both standard and small-scale projects, both to be included in the first call for project proposals to be launched under the Programme during the next period. More details will be soon added at: https://blacksea-cbc.net/interreg-next-bsb-2021-2027/calls-for-proposals

Furthermore, the (Interreg VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme Monitoring Committee Rules of Procedure, describing the organization and functioning of the Committee, were also approved. Further information can be found at https://blacksea-cbc.net/interreg-next-bsb-2021-2027/management-structures/monitoring-committee

To celebrate the start of the (Interreg VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme for the programming period 2021-2027, the management bodies are organizing on 8 February 2023 a Launching Event & Partnership Forum.

Registration is open and the Programme structures are looking forward to meeting you in Istanbul, Türkiye.

It will be the occasion to discover the new opportunities of the 2021-2027 Programme, including the latest news regarding the first call for proposals.

Furthermore, good practices in projects from the 2014-2020 Programme will be showcased and the participants will have an opportunity to meet and network with other potential applicants.

Register your participation HERE. The deadline for registration is 3 February 2023, 08:00 hrs (EET).

The agenda of the event is HERE. 

We warmly invite you to be a part of this kick-off event!

While the (Interreg VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme has recently been approved by the European Commission, the managing structures prepared the revised draft of the Application Packs for the 1st call for proposals for both regular and small-scale projects, envisaged to be launched in the first part of 2023.

The documents reflect the main aspects coming out from the public consultation process held online during 18^th of October – 2^nd of December 2022, as well as those raised during the Information events for potential applicants held in all BSB participating countries throughout November 2022.

Download the revised Application Packs for REGULAR and SMALL-SCALE projects.

Any final comments and suggestions you may have, please send them by 23^rd of January 2023 at:

The 12^th Newsletter is bringing you up to date news about both ongoing Black Sea Basin programmes: ENI CBC and Interreg VI-B NEXT. Both programmes are progressing, and while the ENI CBC is delivering more and more results, Interreg VI-B NEXT was officially approved by the European Commission on 13^th of December 2022.

The seventh meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee for ENI CBC Black Sea Basin Programme 2014-2020 was virtually held on the 14^th of December 2022.

We happily announce that, on 13 December 2022, the European Commission approved the (Interreg VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme by implementing decision C(2022)9608.

All the projects contracted after both calls for proposals are now in a single material.