Interreg Baltic Sea Region

27/06/2026

Ever wondered what it takes for a small local business to sell its products abroad?

For many entrepreneurs, crossing a border isn't just about distance, it's about finding the right contacts, understanding new markets, and having the confidence to take the leap.

That's where projects like BSR Go-abroad come in. By helping micro, small and medium-sized businesses connect across the Baltic Sea Region, they're turning ambitious local businesses into international success stories.

On MSME Day, we're celebrating the people behind these businesses & the support that helps them grow beyond their home market.

🎥 See how BSR Go-abroad is doing it: https://youtu.be/6mvsdO7_2Mw
Want more? Find all of our projects helping MSME's: https://interreg-baltic.eu/projects/ #99502

Europe in my region

One of the partners of the BSR Go Abroad program, Drivhuset Götebor...

26/06/2026

Can you keep the spark alive after a pilot? ✨

That's the question 's Project set out to answer, and they're sharing the insights in their latest podcast!

Every year, innovative solutions are developed, tested, and validated through pilot projects. Many show real promise, yet only a few become part of everyday practice.

🎧 Tune in and discover what it takes to turn a successful pilot into lasting impact and why scaling innovation is often the biggest challenge of all. https://interreg-baltic.eu/project-posts/smartaging/smartaging-podcast25-from-pilot-to-impact-making-smart-aging-innovations-work-in-the-real-world/

From Pilot to Impact , Why do so many good ideas stop after the pilot? Every year, innovative solutions are developed, tested, and validated through pilot projects. Many show real promise, yet only a few become part of everyday practice. In the latest SmartAging Podcast, we sat down with Pauli Liiri...

25/06/2026

Hit the brakes for a moment and make sure you're on board for Baltic Active Mobility 2026: Shaping Future Cities! 🚲⏸️

Join 's and projects in Gdynia on 8–9 September 2026 for two days of fresh ideas and inspiring discussions on how active mobility can help create resilient and future-ready cities across the Baltic Sea region! 🌱🌍

📝 Registration is free, but spaces are limited!
👉 Register today and secure your spot before the 23 August 2026 deadline: https://interreg-baltic.eu/event/baltic-active-mobility-2026-shaping-future-cities/
Hamburg – meine Stadt UBC Sustainable Cities Commission

24/06/2026

Summer brings life to Baltic Sea coastal communities, but it also puts them to the test! 🏖️☀️

As visitor numbers surge, some coastal towns can see their populations multiply several times over in just a few weeks. The result? Increased pressure on wastewater systems. 🚰

But 's project is exploring practical, sustainable solutions to help address this challenge!💙 See them here: https://interreg-baltic.eu/project-posts/nursecoast-ii/new-overview-helps-baltic-coastal-communities-tackle-seasonal-wastewater-challenges/

The publication written by NURSECOAST-II partner Jari Heiskanen from SYKLI Environmental College, addresses one of the region’s most pressing but often overlooked environmental challenges: the surge in wastewater during tourist season. In many small coastal villages, the summer population can doub...

24/06/2026

Time to dive into the new five! ✋

Five new project platforms have officially joined the Interreg Baltic Sea Region community, and their journey started with a first get-together in Berlin! 🌊✨

The kick-off meeting was a chance to connect, exchange ideas, and start shaping the road ahead. Sounds exciting? We think so too. 😉
But who are the new five, and what challenges will they take on? Find out here: https://interreg-baltic.eu/top-news/high-five-new-project-platforms-onboard/

Europe in my region Helsinki Commission VASAB

23/06/2026

Sound the alarms🚨 because tomorrow is the last chance to register for the EU Macro-regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days 2026!

Want to meet the people shaping cooperation across Europe? Curious about what's next for regions, seas, and the future of EU collaboration? Then Brussels is the place to be on 8–9 July.

And the best part? You'll also meet several Interreg Baltic Sea Region projects!✨
Register here: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/whats-new/conferences/EU-strategies-days-2026_en

European Commission

22/06/2026

🏙️ Some cities just feel right.

The streets are inviting, public spaces are alive and getting around doesn't feel like a daily struggle.

But liveability doesn't happen by mistake.

Across the Baltic Sea region, cities are testing new ways to create places that are greener, healthier and more enjoyable to live in. The Liveable Cities website brings together the ideas, experiences and tools behind this transformation.

Explore what's working and how cities are making it happen:
🔗 https://interreg-baltic.eu/project-posts/liveability/explore-the-liveable-cities-website/

  The website offers an in-depth introduction to the Liveability Design Approach (LDA), a capacity-building framework that supports cities in creating more resilient, inclusive, and people-centred urban environments. Visitors can explore the background of the project, learn about its guiding princi...

21/06/2026

🎤LA LA LAAAA...actually, let's stop right there before we lose our audience 😅
While singing may or may not be our strongest skill, supporting the music sector certainly is!

This , we're celebrating projects across the Baltic Sea region that are helping creative industries attract fresh talent, spark new collaborations, and embrace innovative & sustainable ways of working! 🎶

See how they're keeping up the beat : https://interreg-baltic.eu/projects/ #98668

Europe in my region Interreg

19/06/2026

🌿 Can we use nature to restore nature?

In Poland's Słowiński Biosphere Reserve, a creative nature-based solution is doing exactly that. New floating islands are helping improve water quality while creating habitats for aquatic plants and animals. 🏝️💧

But how do you build an island that floats? And what does it take to bring this idea from concept to reality?

Discover the story behind the Supported by Nature project, the people involved, and the hands-on work that made it happen:
https://interreg-baltic.eu/project-posts/supported-by-nature/floating-islands-and-hands-on-learning-in-slowinski-national-park/

Słowiński Park Narodowy

  Preparing for the installation of floating islands. Photo: Maja Zamecka In May 2026, partners at Słowiński National Park took an important step in strengthening water management and wetland restoration within the Supported by Nature project. At the learning site in the Słowiński Biosphere Res...

19/06/2026

Sometimes climate adaptation looks a lot less glamorous than you'd expect.

No futuristic technology. No massive flood barriers. Just crushed stone.

In Gävle, Sweden, this surprisingly simple solution is helping reduce the risk of landslides and slope failures along the riverfront as heavier rainfall becomes more common.

See how 's project is turning a practical idea into greater climate resilience:
https://interreg-baltic.eu/project-posts/climaresponse/crushed-stone-reduces-the-risk-of-landslides-and-slope-failures-along-the-gavle-river/

Gävle kommun Council of the Baltic Sea States