Policy and Smart Specialisation WG meeting: Regional Innovation Valleys: lessons learned and next calls

Regional Innovation Valleys: lessons learned and next calls

This joint Policy and Smart Specialisation Working Group meeting will focus on two upcoming calls for proposals on ‘Implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys’ under Horizon Europe - European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) and Widening Work Programmes. The event will be held in-person on 10 April from 10:00-12:00 at the ERRIN premises.

The calls contribute in achieving the objectives of the Flagship 3 of the New European Innovation Agenda and are expected to be open from 14 May to 15 October 2025. Key topics to be addressed include reducing reliance on fossil fuels, increasing global food security, mastering the digital transformation, improving healthcare and achieving circularity.

Members will benefit from feedback from Regional Innovation Valleys projects selected under the first Horizon Europe RIV call that ran in 2023, as well as inputs from the European Commission. Key issues of the calls such as the 50% co-funding will be discussed.

The event is at capacity and registration is now closed. 

For any questions regarding the event, send an email to gianpiero.petruzziello@errin.eu and maria.bostrom@errin.eu.