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.
ERRIN has published a new paper on the future of EU Missions and mission-oriented approach in the next Multiannual Financial Framework, complementing its proposed amendments to FP10 and the European Competitiveness Fund. Drawing on regional and local examples, the paper highlights the tangible impacts of Missions in addressing societal challenges and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness.
In an effort spearheaded by ERRIN and EURADA, twelve European networks have co-signed an Open Letter calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council to safeguard and reinforce Smart Specialisation Strategies, and protect multi-level governance in the next MFF post-2027. The letter includes practical recommendations to ensure European competitiveness and cohesion.
The Slovenian Business & Research Association (SBRA) is thrilled to have worked with the Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Science and Arts (ZRC SAZU) on their official Position Paper for the upcoming FP10! ZRC SAZU is Slovenia’s leading hub for the humanities and social sciences.
ERRIN has finalised its amendment proposals to the future Horizon Europe - covering both the Regulation and the Specific Programme - as well as to the European Competitiveness Fund, following an extensive co-creation process with our members. The proposals outline concrete suggestions to better embed the territorial dimension in the future funds and strengthen support for territorial innovation ecosystems across Europe.
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.