Project communication capacity

Projects are the front line, the exact space where EU funding meets end users, and the point at which the direct achievements of Interreg outputs are visible. While results should also be scaled up into programme and Interreg-wide communication, effective project communication is essential to both meet the regulatory requirements, as well as to convey the impact of EU funds to citizens. 

The tools, skills and trainings for increasing programme communication capacity often also apply to project management. 

Interact offers both short courses and certified trainings through the Academy, aimed to help programme officers facilitate project communication. In addition, the Commission's INFORM EU network also offers a number of trainings, most of which can be watched online with no log in requirements.  

Where to start

The Interreg Brand Design Manual starts with the core explanation of the logo use, including for projects. 

Linked below are a series of trainings and resources which can support you. It is also strongly encouraged that the communication officers of every Interreg programme join ICON, the Interreg Communication Officers Network, where (among other things), the annual training is organised.

What we are working on

Fundamentals of Communication certified training course provides the necessary knowledge on programme communications, including working with and promoting projects. In addition, certified training courses for video making, storytelling and use of AI in communication take place during the year.

The in-person annual ICON meeting is planned for June 2026, and is planned to focus on creating well written content designed for websites and social media. 

A guide, the Project Communication Toolkit is planned for 2026, to help programmes get their beneficiaries communication into shape quicker. 

Contact

For more information please contact Arkam Ograk. 

Exchange Community

Interact offers online spaces for those working with Programme and project management, as well as empowering project communication 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.

If you would like to learn more about this, please contact Robert Mazurkiewicz (Project management) or Nebojsa Nikolic (Project communication)