HIT 2028-2034
Harmonised Implementation Tools (HIT) provides a set of best-practice, harmonised templates and guidance to simplify the Interreg project life cycle. It goes beyond understanding the regulation by attempting to agree on common practices together. By using common tools, we:
- Reduce administrative burden for both programmes and applicants.
- Strengthen the Interreg community through shared standards.
- Simplify monitoring by coming to a harmonised approach also benefiting monitoring systems.
The Harmonised Implementation Tools (HIT) initiative is evolving for the 2028-2034 period. Building on the success of previous periods, we are making the process more inclusive and transparent. Please see what we are working on for more information
Where to start
If you are new to Interreg, or new to HIT, visit the linked page to find out about HIT as a tool as well as see and download previous versions of HIT templates.
You can also check out the launch webinar, where we go into this in more detail, and read on for more detailed updates on where we are.
What we are working on
We are in the launch phase of the 2028-2034 tools, and we are making a fundamental change to the methodologies used to date which created HIT.
We are moving away from a standing "core group" who must follow the whole process toward a more group-led co-creation model.
With this we aim to:
- Allow more Interreg programmes to contribute in a more inclusive co-creation process, to the topics they choose
- Enable thematic experts to have a focused discussion in HIT groups on challenges ahead in their fields
- Identify opportunities to harmonise Interreg approaches, and increase the impact our funding has, across all the programmes implementing cooperation.
To keep the process open and ensure programmes know when, where and how to contribute, there will be two ways of contributing, and keeping up to date:
- HIT group meetings: Where HIT-related developments take place, each network will host at least one meeting open for all programmes to attend.
- HIT consolidation meetings: At least twice a year, the overall progress of HIT will be shared through an online meeting.
A final important theme of this work is to remain technically grounded. One of the key objectives of producing HIT is to build the backbone of Monitoring Systems (including Jems, but also the other systems used across Interreg). The Monitoring Systems network will be utilised to provide expertise here from the various systems used by Interreg.
For more information on HIT 2028-2034 we encourage you to watch the following recording of the event organised on 24 February 2026 where the new approach was presented.
Contact
For more information on the overall project, you can contact Pieter Louwers through hit@interact.eu.
How to exchange
Interact offers an online space for those working with HIT 2028-2034, and wider Programme and project management to share information and exchange. You can find out more about our MS Teams environment on our Networks page, and see all our networks in our Portal.
