EU-funded cross-border programme
EUROBRIDGE UA MD strengthens cross-border cooperation and administrative capacity between the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine — two EU candidate countries — through joint projects in their shared border regions.
The project is funded by the European Union through the “Support to Ukraine and Moldova Border Regions” programme (ERDF Technical Assistance). It runs for four years (2025–2029) with a total budget of €1,999,678, financing joint mini-projects and a shared training programme for local administrations, business hubs, clusters and civil society organisations.
Coordinator — Odesa, Ukraine
Project partner — Chișinău, Moldova
Project partner — Cluj, Romania
Strengthen the institutional and administrative capacity for cross-border cooperation.
Promote sustainable socio-economic development in the border regions.
Foster cross-border collaboration and European integration.
€1.5 million is allocated to two cross-border funding programmes. Projects are carried out by at least two partners — one from Ukraine and one from Moldova. Estimated launch: the first call in August 2026, the second in spring 2027.
Finances development plans for partnerships that strengthen cross-border cooperation among the most representative ecosystem actors.
Financial support for SMEs and public authorities to improve management, operations and their capacity to provide products and services to the Single Market.
Public and private entities — local authorities, SMEs, clusters, EDIHs, regional development agencies and civil society organisations — in collaborative projects of at least two partners, one from each country.
The Republic of Moldova and the Ukrainian regions of Odesa, Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi and Vinnytsia.
Programme launch and start of implementation.
Moldovan–Ukrainian Steering Committee, Funding Guide and the online application platform.
Estimated opening of the first call for proposals.
Estimated opening of the second call for proposals.
Implementation, reporting and monitoring of the funded projects.
Beneficiaries must acknowledge the support received and ensure the visibility of the programme in all communication activities, publications and events related to the funded project.
This platform and its public information are available in English, Romanian and Ukrainian. Use the language switcher in the top bar to change language at any time.
For questions about communication and visibility requirements, contact the Managing Authorities.
EUR 1.5 million is allocated across two calls. IMPACT NETWORKS is expected to open in August 2026 with a EUR 400,000 budget for eight projects of EUR 50,000 each. CAPACITY & INNOVATION is expected in spring 2027, with EUR 1,100,000 for 110 projects of EUR 10,000 each.
The European Union funds the programme through the “Support to Ukraine and Moldova Border Regions” programme (ERDF Technical Assistance), under grant agreement 101235791. It is implemented by three partners: the Regional Development Agency of Odesa Region as coordinator, the Municipal Centre for the Development of Entrepreneurship in the Republic of Moldova, and Hygia Consult in Cluj, Romania.
Through the platform on this site. Create an account, build your application form and budget online, invite your cross-border partners, and submit when ready. Managing Authorities and evaluators use a separate login to review submitted applications.
Every project is carried out by at least two partners — one from the Republic of Moldova and one from Ukraine. Call 1 funds development plans for partnerships between the most representative ecosystem actors; Call 2 supports SMEs and public authorities on common border challenges and Cohesion Policy priorities.
Create an account, build your application form and budget online, and invite your cross-border partners.