Highlights
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN paper: 'Connected regional innovation ecosystems – key for Europe’s competitiveness'
ERRIN is pleased to share its latest input paper on the role of R&I ecosystems in the future long-term budget post-2027, titled 'Connected regional innovation ecosystems – key for Europe’s competitiveness'. This marks the third paper in ERRIN's 'Towards the 10th Framework Programme' paper series, while also reaching beyond FP10, providing input more broadly on the next EU long-term budget post-2027, as discussions around European competitiveness and resilience are intensifying.
- By Astrid Hannes
New call for cities and regions working on circular economy to join the CCRI Communities of Practice
Cities and regions across Europe are invited to apply for the new call of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) to join the CCRI Community of Practice. Four dedicated communities will be set up to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between cities and region on the topis of urban planning for the circular economy, municipal waste companies for circular cities and regions, supporting local circular businesses and reducing consumption-based emissions. The deadline for application is 28 March 18:00 CET.
- By Astrid Hannes
European Commission launches the Union of Skills
Skills shortages and gaps are hindering EU competitiveness. Many people are falling behind as job requirements evolve, while businesses struggle to find people with the right skills and qualifications. To address these challenges, the European Commission launched the Union of Skills. This new initiative will deliver a new approach, combining education, training and employment policies with a common vision of competitiveness. ERRIN invites its members to the forthcoming meeting of the Science and Education for Society (SEFS) Working Group taking place on 2 April, which is dedicated to the Union of Skills and aims to provide more insights of what region can expect.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN's Annual Plans 2025 launched
We are excited to launch ERRIN's Annual Work Plans for 2025, outlining the upcoming activities and priorities of ERRIN's Working Groups and Task Forces for 2025. These plans are shaped by member feedback and designed to align with key EU priorities, initiatives and funding opportunities, ensuring ERRIN’s activities remain closely linked to the evolving EU R&I agenda.
- By Maria Bostrom
Have your say on the next EU long-term budget
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the next Multiannual Financial Framework that will guide funding priorities from 2028 onwards. This is a crucial opportunity for ERRIN members to contribute to shaping the future of EU funding, ensuring that a place-based perspective is well represented.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN Strategic Cluster kick-off meeting highlights the importance of regional innovation ecosystems in shaping EU competitiveness
On 11 February, the ERRIN Strategic Cluster launched its 2025 activities with a kick-off meeting with a focus on enhancing European competitiveness and resilience. The event brought together European Commission representatives and regional and local stakeholders to discuss how strengthening regional ecosystems can be key to driving research and innovation and competitiveness across Europe and gave an overview of the Competitiveness Compass, the European Commission's new framework to drive Europe’s economic growth. The event also introduced ERRIN's workstream on competitiveness, which aims to explore how ERRIN members can best contribute to this new Commission priority.