The Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2026 aims to reflect on the achievements and regional impact of the I3 Instrument across European regions, foster networking across the extended I3 community, and provide evidence to support a strong I3 Instrument within post-2027 cohesion policy.
The Forum will open with a high-level session marking the mid-point of the I3 Instrument and reflecting on its results and impact across European regions. The programme will feature a plenary on achievements and portfolio trends, followed by panel discussions on strengthening regional innovation capacity, scaling investment outcomes across value chains and mainstreaming I3 results into Cohesion Policy programmes. The day will connect concrete project experience with forward looking policy reflections on the future of interregional innovation investments beyond 2027.
