ERRIN brings a bottom-up place-based perspective to the European research and innovation policy and funding programmes. Through our member-driven working groups we strengthen EU policy development via the promotion of a regional innovation ecosystems approach and smart specialisation.
Below you will find an overview of our policy documents.
On October 3, ERRIN submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the forthcoming European Innovation Act, highlighting the need for a stronger, more coordinated and place-based EU innovation policy that fully mobilises Europe’s regional and local innovation ecosystems.
In November, ERRIN submitted three input papers to the European Commission on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 proposals, covering the future Horizon Europe, the European Competitiveness Fund and National and Regional Partnership Plans. ERRIN’s key message is that the next MFF must deliver a coherent, place-based and innovation-driven framework where these programmes work in synergy to strengthen territorial innovation ecosystems and support societal transformation.
On 24 October, ERRIN submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on the assessment of citizens and stakeholders’ engagement in the EU Missions. The consultation, led by the EFIS Centre in partnership with Technopolis Group on behalf of DG RTD (European Commission), aimed to gather feedback from key stakeholders across Europe to inform the 2026 Assessment of EU Missions.
On 5 November, ERRIN submitted its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act. Building on ERRIN’s extensive network of regional and local innovation ecosystems, this input paper captures the insights and expertise of leading European regional and local authorities at the forefront of advancing circular economy solutions.
ERRIN has submitted a response to the European Commission’s consultation on the forthcoming European Climate Resilience and Risk Management initiative.
ERRIN has published its response to the Committee of the Regions’ consultation on the AI Continent Action Plan, consolidating input from members on the role of local authorities in driving AI uptake. The document highlights regional best practices, calls for federated data models, harmonised legal frameworks and reinforced investment to build a citizen-centred and sustainable AI ecosystem across Europe.