The rules for Call 8 are out now

The new Interreg Meuse-Rhine Call for Projects is coming soon and will open on 21 September 2026. The deadline is 16 December 2026. The full application rules are now available in the Download section.

About this Call for Projects

This is a small, targeted call for €7 million in EU funding, so not every good cross-border idea will fit. The call is only open to projects that bring innovation into practice in one of these two fields:

• circular economy
• innovation linked to the Einstein Telescope

As it is all about bringing the theory into action, projects need to include SMEs in their applications. Only a limited number of projects (probably 3-4) can be selected. Find out more in the Subsidy Regulation.

One-step application

This Call uses a one-step application process. That means applicants must submit a full application straight away. There is no first step to test the project idea. 

This will make the process faster and keep the timing short. It also means your project idea needs to be fully developed when you apply.

Selection

Be aware that this Call is following a tender procedure, not a first-come, first-served process. If your application is submitted on time by 16 December 2026, quality will be the key factor in the selection. Only the strongest projects that clearly fit the themes will be selected.

Financial

Projects can receive up to 60% EU funding. They can only use simplified cost calculations (Cost option 3): a standard scale for staff costs and an extra 40% flat rate.