Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of Bioeconomy Working Group.
Bioeconomy
The Working Group focuses on increasing the influence of regions and their stakeholders in shaping the European circular bioeconomy while also focusing on the Horizon Europe Mission Soil. The group covers the bioeconomy in the widest sense, tackling issues related to topics such as food systems, soil health, forestry, bioenergy, biowaste, bio-based products, among other things. Seeing the growing role of the bioeconomy in decarbonisation efforts, the group also concentrates on the ecological sustainability of these solutions (e.g. nature-based solutions, green and blue solutions for carbon capture). The group develops contacts with European policymakers to increase cooperation and projects between European regions in bioeconomy, with a particular focus on Horizon Europe and the Circular Bio-based Europe Partnership.
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Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Smart Specialisation WG meeting: I3 Instrument – a look at the future and the current calls
This Smart Specialisation Working Group meeting will be focused on the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument, drawing attention to the experiences from using the initiative up to date,
Policy WG meeting: From territories to Europe: Place-based innovation in the next MFF
The Preparatory Action on Innovation for Place-based Transformation launched last year, helps territories maximise their innovation potential through awareness raising, capacity building
The EU Missions and the mission-oriented approach in the next MFF
With the Horizon Europe (FP10) and European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) proposals currently under discussion at the European Parliament and the Council, ERRIN will hold a meeting focusing on the
WG Related Events
Horizon Europe info days – Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
The European Commission will organise the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Info Days on 13–14 January 2027, providing an overview of upcoming research and innovation funding opportunities in the areas of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment.
Rural areas in France post 2027: Designing an integrated response to rural needs
On 15 December, the Rural Pact Support Office in cooperation with the French CAP Network and the Grand Est Region is organising the event 'Rural areas in France post 2027: Designing an integrated response to rural needs'.
Save the date: ERRIN turns 25
ERRIN turns 25 and we will celebrate the occasion at the Autumn General Meeting on 10 December in Brussels. Share your memories, photos and reflections and help us tell the story of the network!
WIRE 2026: Future Regions: The Role of Sustainable Innovation in European Competitiveness
Hosted during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union and co-funded by the European Commission through Horizon Europe, WIRE 2026 – the Week of Innovative Regions in Europe – will take place on 2–3 December 2026 at the Millennium Theatre, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Limerick, Ireland.
ERRIN - UnILiON Brokerage event on Horizon Europe Cluster 6 calls
ERRIN and UnLiON are co-organising an online brokerage event on 25 November from 10:00 to 12:00. This event will bring together researchers and stakeholders from the public and private sectors to explore collaboration opportunities under 2027 Horizon Europe Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment.
Algae on your plate, in plastic and in the tank: Future technology meets practical application in Saxony-Anhalt – Impulses for Europe
The Ministry of Economy, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry of Saxony-Anhalt and the Representation of the State of Saxony-Anhalt to the European Union are pleased to invite you to the event 'Algae on your plate, in plastic and in the tank: Future technology meets practical application in Saxony-Anhalt – Impulses for Europe'.
WG Documents
ERRIN Contribution to the Water Resilience R&I Call for Evidence
ERRIN’s Blue Economy Working Group coordinated a joint network contribution to the Water Resilience R&I Call for Evidence, drawing on members’ regional and place-based experience, as well as ERRIN’s ongoing policy work on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). The contribution aimed to ensure that the regional perspective is reflected in the future EU approach to water R&I, highlighting the importance of stronger coordination across governance levels, support for innovation uptake and deployment, and the role of regions in translating European R&I priorities into…
Mapping regional and local needs to inform the future European Competitiveness Fund (ECF)
The draft paper on "Mapping regional and local needs to inform the future European Competitiveness Fund (ECF)" complements ERRIN's previously submitted input papers and proposed amendments to the European Commission's proposal on the ECF.
New report: Circular Cities and Regions Pilot Solutions: Insights, impacts, and replication paths
From 2023 until 2025, the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative has supported 12 European cities and regions to test what it really takes to turn circular economy ambition into practical, local and systemic solutions. Their examples in developing Circular Systemic Solutions (CSS) across various sectors and focus priorities form the foundation of this booklet. This compilation brings together the insights and solutions developed through the CCRI Pilot programme between January 2023 and October 2025. It highlights not only what the Pilots achieved, but how they did it: the partnerships they…
Joint declaration for a place-based circular bioeconomy
ERRIN, ERIAFF and EFI Bioregions Facility released a joint declaration to call for a place-based and competitive circular bioeconomy. The declaration is part of the ERRIN response to the EU Bioeconomy Strategy.
ERRIN input on the EU Bioeconomy Strategy
In the framework of ERRIN's response to the EU Bioeconomy Strategy update, ERRIN launched a call for members inputs, asking for insights on the legislative barriers encountered by regions that hinder the growth and development of the bioeconomy at the local level, as well as the different hierarchy of biomass utilisation addressed in regional and national strategies.
ERRIN’s 10 key messages towards the next Multiannual Financial Framework
At this pivotal time for Europe, with the Commission's proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) getting closer, European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) is pleased to provide inputs on how the EU can create the right conditions for R&I to thrive for a competitive Europe post-2027. Drawing our comprehensive paper series 'Towards the 10th Framework Programme', with insights gathered from the 120 regional ecosystems that ERRIN brings together, ERRIN has put together 10 key messages on the…
Latest Updates
- By Martina Campajola
Strong regions, strong Europe: ERRIN at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026
ERRIN spent the European Week of Regions and Cities moderating sessions, following debates and meeting more than a dozen member delegations. Here is a selection of the moments closest to our priorities, from the EU Missions and the next MFF to talent, culture and competitiveness.
- By Asja Masnoglav
Municipal Pilot Site Slovenj Gradec is looking for partners for Horizon Europe CL 6 Zero Pollution Calls
The Municipality of Slovenj Gradec is looking for partners for the HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02 or 03. The Municipality of Slovenj Gradec offers a geographically bounded "Living Lab" in a closed Alpine basin characterized by extreme temperature inversions and low wind speeds that trap agricultural aerosols.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
ERRIN responds to the public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under FP10
On 16 October, ERRIN submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under the future Horizon Europe (FP10). ERRIN calls for a more inclusive, transparent and territorially grounded framework that strengthens Europe’s innovation ecosystems and maximises the impact of EU R&I investments.
- By Angèle Liaigre
Emmen looking for partners for DUT call (Circular Urban Economies)
The city of Emmen has worked on a methodology called ''Plastic Bewust'' to map plastic use and waste, develop circular solutions for these residual streams and raise awareness of plastic pollution. They would like to find partners to develop and scale-up this methodology further. Plastic Bewust provides a concrete basis for a follow-up project under the DUT Call 2026, shifting the focus towards developing urban production chains, and look at the development and testing of concrete local circular value chains.
- By Rozenn Marechal
Partner search – Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) calls 2026 Strand 2a.
Biotech Santé Bretagne innovation cluster is looking for Tech driven SMEs (digital health or AI-enabled healthcare solutions) based in Less developed regions to join a consortium for an Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) project. The project aims sustaining Interregional gateways for scaling digital and welfare technology for the independent living of EU’s ageing population. The objective of the partnership is to develop a collaborative European innovation project via Innovation/Research Cooperation Agreements. (EEN type of partner search to confirm with them).
- By Rozenn Marechal
Partner search HORIZON-MISS-2027-07-CLIMA-CIT-CCRI-02
A call for partners/consortium members from a Breton team comprising two researchers in mathematics/statistics (University of Rennes/IRMAR) and mechatronics (ENS Rennes/IETR), as well as PureControl, a company that applies AI to industrial control (energy and process efficiency). They have identified a collaborative call for proposals, HORIZON-MISS-2027-07-CLIMA-CIT-CCRI-02, ‘ The team wishes to apply its expertise to optimise wastewater management.. They are also open to other CL5 and 6 calls for proposals and Water4All, amongst others, as they are able to utilise their expertise in industry, energy and wastewater management.