INTERREG IPA HUNGARY-SERBIA CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION PROGRAM

Budget:
65.124.000,00 euros
Duration of the program:
01. January 2014 – December 31, 2020
Additional information:

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM


Long-term goal: The long-term and overall goal of the Program is the harmonious development of the region with intensified economic cooperation through the sustainable use of natural and cultural resources.

Specific objectives:

In order to achieve this overall goal, five specific objectives have been identified:

  • Reduction of environmental risks (eg droughts, floods, hail) and prevention of negative effects on the quality of water bodies and protected nature areas;
  • Increasing the capacity of border crossings and related transport routes by promoting the development of road transport and the use of sustainable modes of transport (public transport, cycling, water transport);
  • Creation of jointly coordinated cross-border tourist destinations based on complementary local offers, in order to ensure the sustainable development of tourist potentials;
  • Promoting cooperation in the field of culture, entertainment, sports and nature protection;
  • Strengthening capacity for growth and employment potential in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the development and adoption of new technologies, processes, products or services (not open as part of the Strategic Call for Proposals).

PRIORITIES AND MEASURES

Rb.Priority axisSpecific Objectives
1.Improving transboundary systems for water management and risk prevention

1.1. Water management and protection from extreme weather conditions 

1.2. Nature protection and preservation of aquatic habitats

2.Reducing traffic bottlenecks in the cross-border traffic network

2.1. Border crossings, roads and cycle paths 

2.2. Improvement of public transport services and railways

3.Stimulating cooperation in the field of tourism and preservation of cultural heritage3.1.Tourism products, services and attractions based on cultural and natural heritage
3.2.Cooperation in the field of culture, local events, sports, free time, nature protection
4.Improving the economic competitiveness of SMEs through innovation-led development

4.1.Improving innovation through cooperation between SMEs and research institutions involving young 

4.2.Encouraging and developing social entrepreneurship


PROGRAM STRUCTURE

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COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM

Serbia:
  • West Bačka District
  • Severno-Bački district
  • North Banat district
  • South Bačka District
  • Central Banat District
  • South Banat District
  • Srem district
Hungary:
  • Congrad County
  • Bač-Kishkun County


INSTITUTIONS THAT CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM

  • Water management companies and associations;
  • Local and regional administration;
  • Hydro-meteorological organizations;
  • Agricultural organizations;
  • Nature protection organizations (state-owned or civil society organizations);
  • National, district and regional administration and its organizations responsible for the development of cross-border traffic;
  • Railway institutions;
  • Institutions responsible for managing public roads and development;
  • Border control and customs administration;
  • Organizations responsible for the maintenance of traffic stops and the operation of public transport: public transport companies;
  • Regional tourist organizations;
  • Local associations for the management of tourist destinations;
  • Public institutions responsible for the preservation and use of cultural or natural heritage (e.g. national parks, forests etc.);
  • NGOs (eg civil society organizations dealing with sports, culture and youth);
  • Economic clusters, organizations to support the development of business and innovation;
  • Research and higher education institutions, organizations for professional development and adult education;
  • Professional organizations in agriculture and food processing;
  • Development agencies etc.

COMPETENT BODIES FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

Managing Authority (MA)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department for cross-border cooperation programs
Address: 1027 Budapest, Medve Street 25-29, “B” F30/2

Contact information can be found at the following link:
http://www.interreg-ipa-husrb.com/srb/contact/ 

Joint Secretariat (JS)
ZS is located in Széchenyi Programiroda d.o.o. (Széchenyi Programiroda Tanácsadó és Szolgáltató Nonprofit Kft.) in Budapest and Szeged.
H-1053, Budapest, Szép street 2
H-6722, Szeged, Szentháromság Street 34. (2nd floor)

Contact information can be found at the following link:
http://www.interreg-ipa-husrb.com/srb/contact/

PROGRAM CONTACT POINTS IN SERBIA

Serbian National Body
Ministry of European Integration, Government of the Republic of Serbia

Antenna ZS
The headquarters of Antena ZS is in Subotica.
17 Mathieu Corvina (HKPC Galleria, 1st floor)
24000 Subotica,
Serbia

Contact information can be found at the following link:
http://www.interreg-ipa-husrb.com/srb/contact/

EU invitations

INTERREG IPA cross-border cooperation program Hungary-Serbia
The first call for project proposals

31. July 2023 – deadline for submitting project proposals

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The third call for project proposals

September 30, 2019 – deadline for submitting project proposals

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The second call for project proposals within the Intereg IPA cross-border cooperation program Hungary-Serbia

January 31, 2017 – deadline for submitting project proposals

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Intereg IPA cross-border cooperation program Hungary-Serbia: Call for submission of strategic projects

September 30, 2016 – deadline for submitting project proposals

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IPA Program cross-border cooperation Hungary-Serbia, 3rd call for project proposals

March 2, 2012 – deadline for submitting project proposals

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IPA PROGRAM OF CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION HUNGARY-SERBIA

June 24, 2011 – deadline for submitting project proposals

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