Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of Health Working Group.
Health
ERRIN’s Health Working Group (WG) supports members with early intelligence and regular updates about EU-level health policy-related issues, regulations, EU programmes and their funding opportunities. Creating opportunities for interregional cooperation in the Health area is one of the WG’s main objectives. The WG is also a vehicle for networking, profile raising and promoting good practices and projects among health stakeholders in the ERRIN regions.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Health/ICT WG Meeting: AI in Healthcare
The digital transformation of health and care services is of central interest to many ERRIN members. The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at a faster pace than ever, also
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
ERRIN-EUREGHA Joint Online Meeting: National Cancer Mission Hubs and Integrating the Regional Dimension
This interactive online meeting, co-organised by ERRIN’s Health Working Group and EUREGHA’s Cancer Working Group, will focus on mapping clusters and pathways to facilitate the strategic integration
Culture, Heritage & Tourism WG Meeting: Culture, arts and mental health
Mental health challenges affect nearly one in four people in Europe each year, with significant consequences for quality of life, social cohesion and participation in the labour market. The European
Health WG Meeting: Next Generation of Healthcare – Resilience and Circularity
European healthcare systems are operating under increasing pressure from demographic change, workforce shortages, climate impacts and rising costs. Strengthening the resilience of health systems
WG Related Events
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.
Save the date: European Research & Innovation Days 2026
The European Commission’s flagship research and innovation event, the European Research & Innovation Days 2026, will take place on 10 and 11 November 2026 in Brussels and online.
Online workshop on mission-oriented policy implementation and learning tools
The Austrian Mission Facility invites policymakers, programme managers and innovation practitioners to an online workshop exploring tools and approaches for implementing mission-oriented and transformative innovation policies.
Health/ICT WG Meeting: AI in Healthcare
The session will aim to showcase innovative practices from regions and cities that can serve as inspiration for others, explore the policy landscape surrounding digital health and the integration of AI and provide insights into digital funding opportunities for cities and regions within this context.
From research to action: How can HORUS help shape healthier cities?
As the HORUS project approaches its conclusion, its final (hybrid) event will bring together project partners and stakeholders to share the main results and achievements and reflect on the work carried out throughout the project. The event will explore how urban environments influence health behaviours and non-communicable diseases, and present the research, tools and approaches developed by HORUS to contribute to healthier and more health-supportive cities.
WG Documents
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.
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…
ERRIN Year in review 2022
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
ERRIN & EUREGHA joint statement on Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer
Please find attached ERRIN and the network of European Regional and Local Health Authorities (EUREGHA)'s joint statement on the Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer.
Draft statement on Cancer Mission
Further to the Health WG meeting on the Cancer Mission, EUREGHA and ERRIN have decided to address the Cancer Mission Board with a statement to emphasise the role of regions in this mission.
WG Related Content
EU Missions: Free training and scaling support for social innovators
Social innovators, social entrepreneurs and stakeholders involved in the EU Missions are invited to join the SI-Mission-Facility Training & Scaling Programme, a free European initiative supporting solutions linked to the EU Missions, implemented by SI-Mission-Facility.
Lodz University of Technology is looking for partners for the HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02-TOOL-01-two-stage call
The Lodz University of Technology is looking for partners for the Horizon Europe Call 'Development of predictive biomarkers of disease progression and treatment response by using AI methodologies for chronic non-communicable diseases'. The aim of the project is to further develop an IT-based methodology supporting the diagnostic assessment of pathological skin lesions using the concept of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI).
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.
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.
Danish university of applied sciences seeks partners for Horizon Europe project on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for healthcare
A Danish university of applied sciences seeks consortium partners and a coordinator for the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-08: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for Healthcare. The organisation offers expertise in digital health literacy, implementation science, co-creation and stakeholder engagement, and seeks partners developing frontier AI solutions for healthcare supported by strong clinical, ethical and societal perspectives.
Danish university of applied sciences seeks consortium partners for HE project supporting independent living and inclusion of people with disabilities
A Danish university of applied sciences seeks participate in a consortium for a Horizon Europe Cluster Health proposal under HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-STAYHLTH-01. The initiative is to develop and evaluate person-centred solutions supporting independent living and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Latest Updates
- By Silvia Ghiretti
EU Missions: Free training and scaling support for social innovators
Social innovators, social entrepreneurs and stakeholders involved in the EU Missions are invited to join the SI-Mission-Facility Training & Scaling Programme, a free European initiative supporting solutions linked to the EU Missions, implemented by SI-Mission-Facility.
- By Anonymous
Lodz University of Technology is looking for partners for the HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02-TOOL-01-two-stage call
The Lodz University of Technology is looking for partners for the Horizon Europe Call 'Development of predictive biomarkers of disease progression and treatment response by using AI methodologies for chronic non-communicable diseases'. The aim of the project is to further develop an IT-based methodology supporting the diagnostic assessment of pathological skin lesions using the concept of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI).
- 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 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 Josephine Tybjerg Sørensen
Danish university of applied sciences seeks partners for Horizon Europe project on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for healthcare
A Danish university of applied sciences seeks consortium partners and a coordinator for the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-08: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for Healthcare. The organisation offers expertise in digital health literacy, implementation science, co-creation and stakeholder engagement, and seeks partners developing frontier AI solutions for healthcare supported by strong clinical, ethical and societal perspectives.
- By Josephine Tybjerg Sørensen
Danish university of applied sciences seeks consortium partners for HE project supporting independent living and inclusion of people with disabilities
A Danish university of applied sciences seeks participate in a consortium for a Horizon Europe Cluster Health proposal under HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-STAYHLTH-01. The initiative is to develop and evaluate person-centred solutions supporting independent living and inclusion of people with disabilities.