ERRIN's work on FP10

The next EU Framework Programme for R&I, to be launched with the Multiannual Financial Framework post-2027, has been identified as one of ERRIN's priority work streams since 2024. Building on the network's extensive policy work around Horizon Europe (including the ERRIN’s 2023 input to the largest public consultation on Horizon 2014-2027 to date), the topic has been directly followed by the Policy Working Group, which is organising dedicated thematic meetings, as well as discussed in other Working Groups. We have been following developments at the EU level, organising events, interactive discussions and external exchanges (e.g. with the Chair of the Expert Group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe), gathering member insights and developing input papers.

On 23 May 2024, ERRIN submitted a two-page input on FP10 for the attention of the Expert Group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe.

On 9 July 2024, ERRIN, through its Bioeconomy Working Group, and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) jointly released a position paper on the pivotal role of regions and industry for a thriving bioeconomy, outlining a proposal for the most pressing actions for the European bioeconomy to be tackled during the upcoming European Commission mandate period, linking also to FP10.

The network had developed an ERRIN paper series 'Towards the 10th Framework Programme':

Following the completion of the paper series, ERRIN has continued to deepen its FP10 engagement. In March 2026, ERRIN finalised its amendment proposals to the future Horizon Europe and the European Competitiveness Fund, developed through an extensive co-creation process with 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. As negotiations progress in the European Parliament and Council, ERRIN continues to engage with EU institutions and national representatives to ensure the territorial dimension is firmly embedded in the next generation of EU R&I funding.

In April 2026, ERRIN held a dedicated policy discussion on EU Missions and the mission-oriented approach in the next MFF, bringing together members actively engaged in EU Missions to reflect on how to maintain and strengthen this approach beyond 2027, including the need for stronger alignment between EU instruments and a more effective pathway from research and innovation to deployment and scale-up.

 

 

 

ERRIN's work on FP10

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ERRIN responds to the public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under FP10
  • 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.

on the future of the Missions and the mission-oriented approach
  • By Martina Campajola

ERRIN and its members call on the Commission to safeguard the EU Missions and mission-oriented approach in the next MFF

More than 35 regional and local authorities urge EU decision-makers to keep the EU Missions running until at least 2030 and to keep the mission-oriented approach at the heart of Europe's future research and innovation framework. The letter underlines the strategic importance of preserving and strengthening the EU Missions and the mission-oriented approach as central pillars of Europe's competitiveness, resilience and innovation agenda.

The European Commission publishes the EU Missions mid-term assessment
  • By Silvia Ghiretti

The European Commission publishes the EU Missions mid-term assessment

On 14 September, the European Commission published its mid-term assessment of the EU Missions, highlighting progress across all five Missions and recognising the mission-oriented approach as an effective model for addressing complex societal challenges. For ERRIN, the assessment reinforces the case for maintaining and strengthening the Missions in the next EU long-term budget, while ensuring that the next phase is better equipped to translate research and innovation into deployment, scale-up and territorial impact.

Public consultation on the future Single Basic Act for Joint Undertakings
  • By Ewa Chomicz

Public consultation on the future Single Basic Act for Joint Undertakings

Following the call for evidence running from June to July 2026, to which ERRIN has submitted its input, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the future Single Basic Act for Joint Undertakings, which will stay open from 10 July to 16 October 2026.

ERRIN calls for a place-based Industrial Accelerator Act built on regional innovation ecosystems
  • By Silvia Ghiretti

ERRIN calls for a place-based Industrial Accelerator Act built on regional innovation ecosystems

ERRIN has submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Industrial Accelerator Act, highlighting the crucial role of regional and local authorities, innovation ecosystems and place-based industrial transformation in delivering Europe's competitiveness and decarbonisation ambitions.

The MFF Negotiating Box: a closer look
  • By Martina Campajola

The MFF Negotiating Box: a closer look

The Cyprus Presidency has released the MFF Negotiating Box, a document that will form the basis for negotiations on the EU's next seven-year budget ahead of a final agreement by end of 2026. It proposes an overall reduction of around 2% compared to the Commission's original proposal, with competitiveness, research and innovation programmes absorbing an important share of the cuts.