REGIOSTARS has been organised annually by DG REGIO since 2008. Over the years it has become Europe’s label of excellence for EU-funded projects that demonstrate the impact and inclusiveness of regional development.
So what’s new in 2023? Projects can now compete in six categories:
By putting forward solutions to common challenges and tapping into the biggest opportunities, the REGIOSTARS have inspired regions to deliver ever more impactful EU regional policy.
We encourage applications from less-developed regions in Europe and from all programme areas. The on-line application platform is open until 31 May 2023. .
Apply now on the competition platform .
The selection process has also been revised. Firstly, a panel of high-level academics in the respective fields will assess the submitted applications and select the finalists. Secondly, the finalists will be invited to a “final round” of selection during the EU Regions’ Week in Brussels.
As in previous years, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite finalist in the Public Choice Award. All winners will be announced during the REGIOSTARS ceremony in Ostrava (Czech Republic) on 16 November 2023.
The winners of the six categories and the public choice winner will win a local communication campaign managed in cooperation with DG REGIO to promote the awarded activities in the region.
The Guide for Applicants, available in all EU languages soon, provides you with all the necessary information to make your project a winner. As well as a detailed description of the award categories, the eligibility and award criteria, the guide also contains practical information on the application process.
