Cohesion policy

European regions are invited to participate in the RegioStars 2016 Prize, the Commission's annual awards event for innovative projects in regional development. 

The objective of RegioStars is to identify good practice in regional development and to highlight original and innovative projects which could be inspiring to other regions and project managers. 

The Award categories for 2016 are:
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• Smart growth: Emerging opportunities in the global economy
• Sustainable Growth: Circular Economy
• Inclusive Growth: Integrated living – building inclusive and non-segregated communities
• CityStar: Innovative solutions for sustainable urban development
• Effective management: Making a difference by managing differently

 
Finalist projects will be invited to attend the Award Ceremony on Tuesday 11 Octobe, during the European Week of Regions and Cities, and will receive a certificate and a medal. 

The winning projects will receive a RegioStars trophy and a certificate presented by European Commissioner for Regional Policy, Corina Creţu, and the President of the RegioStars jury. 

The online form application will be accessible from 15 February to 15 April. 

For further questions, contact regiostars2016@iservice-europa.eu.