Programme description
The new programme aims to address the structural impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of the economic, environmental, digital and social transition, while working for a sustainable and inclusive territory.
The region mobilises four strategic European Union objectives (OS1, OS2, OS4, OS5), identifying seven priorities to achieve the following:
- strengthen competitiveness, regional innovation and digitalisation;
- support adaptation to climate change and the ecological transition;
- strengthen social cohesion and the attractiveness of the region.
Investments in the region’s innovation capacity and that promote its emerging leadership in key areas will support these goals. This will be accompanied by efforts to achieve a green and digital transition and ensure balanced and inclusive territorial development.
Thus, more than 37 % of the total ERDF allocation will be used to focus on policy objective 1 (PO1). A total of EUR 110 million, roughly 85% of the PO1 allocation, will be used to strengthen regional innovation, help SMEs become more innovative and promote development of digital technologies that benefit citizens, public authorities and businesses. The remaining PO1 allocation of EUR 18 million will be used to strengthen skills and connectivity.
Centre-Val de Loire will mobilise more than 34 % of the overall ERDF-allocation, or EUR 103 million, to achieving a “greener Europe”. The programme will support European climate ambitions by dedicating nearly 32 % of ERDF expenditure in its own programme to this theme, in line with national plans formalised in the partnership agreement.
A total of 17.5 % of the PO2 allocation will promote sustainable mobility, to reduce the carbon footprint of transport and develop a net zero-carbon economy. Nearly 11 % of the PO2 allocation will support biodiversity. The remainder will be used for energy efficiency measures in low-income households, to ensure climate change adaptation and develop smart energy systems, grids and storage.
Financial information
Breakdown of finances by priority axis
| Priority Axis | EU Investment | National Public Contribution | Total Public Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERDF | 309.088.386,00 | 212.162.549,00 | 521.250.935,00 |
| ESF+ | 103.277.468,00 | 68.851.646,00 | 172.129.114,00 |
| Total | 412.365.854,00 | 281.014.195,00 | 693.380.049,00 |
Priorities and Specific Objectives
Social Europe
Access to employment and activation measures for all
Equal access to quality social and healthcare services
Improving education and training systems
Lifelong learning and career transitions
Smarter Europe
Enhancing research and innovation
Reaping the benefits of digitisation
Growth and competitiveness of SMEs
Skills for smart specialisation and transition
Digital connectivity
Greener Europe
Energy efficiency
Renewable energy
Sustainable water
Circular economy
Nature protection and biodiversity
Sustainable urban mobility
Europe closer to citizens
Integrated development in urban areas
Integrated development in rural and coastal areas