The public vote for the REGIOSTARS 2024 is open 2 September – 9 October 12:00 CET. The most voted project among all finalists will receive the Public Choice Award. The winner is announced in the REGIOSTARS ceremony.

Each voter can vote only once. Therefore, carefully read the projects descriptions of all finalists before voting. To vote, just click “Vote for this project” and confirm your selection.

The 25 finalists have been selected by REGIOSTARS jury, who carefully evaluated a record number of applications, 262 in total. Find the finalist projects of each category below.

REGIOSTARS has become Europe’s label of excellence for EU-funded projects that demonstrate the impact and inclusiveness of regional development, since its inception in 2008. By putting forward solutions to common challenges and tapping into the biggest opportunities, REGIOSTARS has inspired regions to deliver ever more impactful EU regional policy.

The categories are:

1. A COMPETITIVE AND SMART EUROPE
   Promoting competitiveness, innovation and economic resilience
2. A GREEN EUROPE
   The green transition as the enabler of regional development
3. A CONNECTED EUROPE
   Enhancing mobility and connectivity between regions
4. A SOCIAL AND INCLUSIVE EUROPE
   Achieving a more inclusive Europe by harnessing regional talents
5. A EUROPE CLOSER TO THE CITIZENS
   Fostering the sustainable development of all types of territories

Next steps

• Public vote open until 9 October noon (CET)
  As in previous years, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite finalist for the Public Choice Award.
• Final Round
  The finalists will meet for the "final round" of jury evaluation during the #EURegionsWeek in Brussels. There they will pitch their projects in front of a live audience as well as the jury.
• Ceremony
  The winners will be announced during the REGIOSTARS ceremony on 9 October. The ceremony is organised as part of the #EURegionsWeek

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