The competition stage for the 17th RegioStars awards of the European Commission for 2024 has begun. Applications for participation may be submitted through 31 May 2024.
Each year, RegioStars awards the best completed projects funded through the cohesion policy.
To see the application submission Guide, click here
Beneficiaries for all projects funded through the cohesion policy may submit applications to compete in the following five categories connected with the policy objectives of programming period 2021-2027:
A Competitive and smart Europe
– Promotion of competitiveness, innovation and economic resilience
A Green Europe
– The green transition as a driver of regional growth
A Connected Europe
– Strengthening mobility and connectivity between regions
A social and inclusive Europe
– Towards a Europe without discrimination, which makes the most of regional talent
A Europe closer to the citizens
– Promotion of sustainable development for all territories
An independent committee of academics will select up to 5 finalists per category. The finalists will then go on to compete in a Final Round during the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels. The award ceremony will also be held during that week in Brussels.
Since 2008, the REGIOSTARS competition has awarded co-funded projects for their excellence and innovative approaches to regional development. Last year’s competition was the most expansive to date, with 228 applications. This year’s goal is to surpass them.
For more information, as well as the application for the competition, click here
