European Regional Development Fund Priorities
Priority 1 - Knowledge and innovation for growth
This priority focuses on promoting a high
value added economy by improving the utilisation of knowledge and
innovation for growth, fostering the commercialisation of research,
development and increasing its take-up by firms. More >
Priority 2 - Business Competitiveness and Growth
This priority focuses on promoting a high
value added economy by assisting the growth and expansion of new
and existing business ventures, particularly enterprises with the
capacity for high growth. More >
Priority 3 - Tackling Climate Change
This priority aims to support the development
of clean and renewable energy, encourage greater energy
conservation and resource efficiency, and manage environmental
risks and constraints. More >
Priority 4 - Regeneration for Growth
This priority aims to provide carefully
targeted support for integrated approaches to the long-term
regeneration of the Region’s most deprived communities. More >
European Social Fund priorities
Priority 1 - Increasing employment & tackling economic
inactivity
This priority aims to provide coordinated
action to overcome barriers and incentives to work and thereby
promote inclusion. The majority of resources are likely to be
targeted on those with work limiting health conditions and
disabilities, young people aged 16-18 years who are classed as NEET
(not in education, employment and training), people from BME
communities, Lone Parents, older people and those with low skills.
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Priority 2 - Improving skill levels and the adaptability of the
workforce
The focus of this priority will be to support
productivity, adaptability and progression in employment by
tackling low skills levels amongst managers and workers in small
enterprises, and improve systems for anticipating and responding to
skill needs. More >