Highlights
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN contributes to the European Partnership Stakeholder Forum on the future of Partnerships under FP10
On 3 December 2025, ERRIN took part in the European Partnership Stakeholder Forum in Brussels, jointly organised by ERA-LEARN and the European Commission. The event brought together the European Partnerships community to discuss the future of Partnerships under the next Framework Programme, Horizon Europe FP10 (2028–2034). ERRIN Director Pirita Lindholm contributed to the panel discussion 'Shaping Collaboration: European Partnerships under FP10', where she highlighted key messages from a local and regional perspective. In her intervention, she stressed the importance of strengthening regional representation in the governance structures of European Partnerships.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN Autumn General Meeting 2025: reflecting on a year of policy engagement and shared priorities for the year to come
On 10 December, ERRIN members gathered in Brussels for the network’s Autumn General Meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on a year marked by network growth, increased policy engagement and evolving EU priorities, while looking ahead to 2026 and the post-2027 R&I landscape. ERRIN warmly thanks Scotland Europa for hosting the meeting and all members for their active engagement throughout 2025, as the network continues to strengthen the role of regional stakeholders in EU research and innovation policy.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
Horizon Europe 2026–27 Work Programmes: express your interest on ERRIN’s Project Development Tool
The European Commission has adopted the 2026 and 2027 Horizon Europe Work Programmes, outlining €14 billion in funding for research and innovation projects across the EU. The calls are now available also on ERRIN’s Project Development Tool. We invite ERRIN members and interested organisations to navigate the tool, express interest, search for project coordinators and seek partners.
- By Astrid Hannes
Cascade calls opening: BlueActionBANOS is igniting community action to restore our waters
The BlueActionBANOS project has launched two major open calls to fund local and regional projects across the Baltic and North Sea basin. Inspired by the EU Mission Ocean, these calls provide financial support for local and regional authorities, NGOs, educational institutions, professional associations, research organisations and industry. With support ranging from 100.000 up to 2 million euros, these calls support community-led actions and the development of transition agendas to restore local marine and aquatic environments. Online information sessions are taking place on 10 and 16 December 2025.
- By Astrid Hannes
Blue Action Banos: a new project empowering Communities to Restore our Ocean and Waters
The BlueActionBANOS project, putting local communities at the heart of ocean restoration, has been kicked off. By providing cascade funding, expert guidance and hands-on support, the project will empower communities across the Baltic and North Sea region in implementing innovative solutions that address pollution, restore ecosystems, and accelerate the transition to a carbon-neutral and circular blue economy.
- By Ewa Chomicz
Management Board elections 2025 – results
Following the call for nominations for ERRIN Management Board held between 3 and 17 October, we are happy to announce the nominated Management Board members. The three nominees will be approved as new Management Board members at the ERRIN Autumn General Meeting on 10 December.