Call for Capitalisation Projects in the Alpine Region 2027

The Alpine Capitalisation Projects Call funds initiatives that transfer and scale successful project results to strengthen cooperation and sustainability in the Alpine region. It focuses on climate resilience in mountain tourism and circular economy transformation, supporting two large-scale projects with up to €1 million ERDF funding each. The program runs under the EUSALP framework and emphasizes knowledge transfer, capacity building, and cross-border collaboration.

Overview of the Programme

The Capitalisation Projects Call supports the next phase of regional development in the Alpine region by scaling up proven solutions from earlier projects.

It builds on previous initiatives under the European Union Strategy for the Alpine Region framework, which has already funded 45 projects producing tools, strategies, and tested methodologies for regional development.

The goal is to ensure that successful results are:

• Shared across regions
• Adapted to new contexts
• Integrated into long-term policy and practice

Core Objectives

Key Goals

• Strengthen cross-border cooperation in the Alpine region
• Scale up proven project results (capitalisation)
• Enhance climate resilience and sustainability
• Support innovation and circular economy transformation
• Improve knowledge transfer and capacity building

Priority Themes

Projects must focus on one of the following:

1. Climate Resilience in Mountain Tourism

• Adaptation to climate change in snow-dependent tourism
• Sustainable tourism models
• Risk management for mountain economies
• Long-term resilience strategies

2. Circular Economy and Industrial Transformation

• Resource efficiency and reuse
• Sustainable industrial systems
• Low-carbon production models
• Circular value chains in Alpine territories

What the Programme Supports

Capitalisation of Existing Results

• Collecting outputs from past projects
• Grouping and analyzing successful solutions
• Scaling tools and methodologies

Knowledge Transfer

• Sharing best practices across regions
• Adapting solutions to new territories
• Supporting policy integration

Capacity Building

• Training for public authorities
• Workshops and mentoring for stakeholders
• Skills development for regional actors

Awareness and Outreach

• Campaigns to promote sustainable practices
• Engagement with new target groups
• Dissemination of project outcomes

Regional Cooperation

• Cross-border collaboration
• Alignment with EU-wide initiatives
• Strengthening governance in the Alpine region

Project Timeline

• Expected start: January 2027
• Duration: 24 months

Funding Details

• ERDF contribution per project: up to €1 million
• Total indicative budget: ~€2 million
• Number of projects funded: 2

Expected Project Approach

Projects must demonstrate:

• Strong link to previous project results
• Practical application of tested solutions
• Adaptation to different territorial contexts
• Clear strategy for scaling impact

How It Works / Implementation Process

Step 1: Select Priority Theme

Choose between:

• Climate resilience in tourism
• Circular economy transformation

Step 2: Identify Existing Results

• Gather outputs from previous Alpine projects
• Select tools, models, or methodologies for scaling

Step 3: Design Capitalisation Strategy

Include:

• Transfer approach
• Target regions and stakeholders
• Adaptation methodology

Step 4: Build Partnerships

• Collaborate across Alpine regions
• Engage public authorities and institutions
• Include knowledge and implementation partners

Step 5: Submit Proposal

• Present structured capitalisation plan
• Demonstrate cross-border relevance

Step 6: Implementation

• Training, adaptation, and dissemination
• Monitoring and evaluation of impact

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Focusing on new project development instead of scaling existing results
• Weak connection to previous Alpine projects
• Lack of cross-border cooperation
• Poor adaptation strategy for different regions
• Insufficient capacity-building components

Why This Programme Matters

This call is important because it:

• Extends the impact of existing EU-funded projects
• Prevents duplication of efforts
• Strengthens regional cooperation in the Alps
• Supports climate adaptation in vulnerable mountain areas
• Promotes sustainable industrial and tourism transformation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the Capitalisation Projects Call?

It is a funding programme that scales and transfers results from previous Alpine region projects.

2. How many projects will be funded?

Two projects will be selected.

3. What is the funding amount?

Up to €1 million ERDF per project.

4. What are the priority themes?

Climate resilience in tourism and circular economy/industrial transformation.

5. When will projects start?

January 2027.

6. What is the project duration?

24 months.

7. What is the main goal?

To transfer and adapt successful project results across the Alpine region.

Conclusion

The Alpine Capitalisation Projects Call is a strategic funding opportunity focused on scaling proven solutions across the Alpine region. By emphasizing knowledge transfer, climate resilience, and circular economy transformation, it strengthens long-term cooperation and ensures that successful innovations from past projects deliver wider and more lasting regional impact.