The EU Office of the Northern Netherlands is an in-house office representing the cities Groningen, Leeuwarden, Assen and Emmen in the EU. The EU Office is situated at the House of the Dutch Provinces in Brussels. We represent the interests of the cities and help to develop innovative projects with international partners in the EU. The goal is to find partners from other regions and cities, connect them to our projects and perceive new developments and projects which can contribute to our economic challenges. This way we want to improve the competitiveness and the development of businesses in the Northern Netherlands.
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Latest Updates
- By Ewa Chomicz
Key takeaways from the ERRIN high-level event on connected regional innovation ecosystems
The ERRIN high-level event on "Connected regional innovation ecosystems – key for Europe’s competitiveness" took place on 28 January, bringing together Members of the European Parliament and regional voices. We invite you to have a look at the key takeaways from this important meeting.
- By Heidi Johansson
Nine cities from ERRIN member regions selected for the Cities Mission Twinning Learning Programme
Among the 24 cities selected for the third cohort of the EU Cities Mission Twinning Learning Programme, nine come from ERRIN member regions. This brings the total number of ambitious cities participating in the peer-learning programme to 80, all committed to accelerating their climate journey and achieving climate neutrality by 2050 the latest. The NetZeroCities project, in which ERRIN is a partner, facilitates the Twinning Learning Programme.
- By Angèle Liaigre
Discover the ORTESE project - A digital twin to design urban future-proof energy systems
In the Northern Netherlands, the municipality of Emmen is looking at how to transform its energy system in a more efficient and sustainable way, via the use of the digital twin technology. For both companies and inhabitants, the municipality aims optimize its energy supply and provide with an innovative perspective to accelerate the local energy transition. This is at the core of what is called: the ORTESE project. Want to hear more about it? Then check this out.
- By Ewa Chomicz
Management Board elections 2024 – 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 four nominees will be approved as new Management Board members at the ERRIN Autumn General Meeting on 5 December.
- By Angèle Liaigre
METAVENUES 2.0 - Digital transformation in performing arts (Creative Europe)
The cultural and performance center SPOT in the city of Groningen (Netherlands) is looking for partners for a follow-up Creative Europe project on the topic of ''Digital Transformation in performing arts''. The technologies considered are augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR) which can have an influence on how performances are created and experienced. Express your interest before 1 December.
- By Rodolphe Doité
Reflecting on the 2024 Living-in.EU Digital Assembly
After the 2024 Living-in.EU Digital Assembly and the networking reception 'Connect people for the Twin transition', a look back from ERRIN on this key milestone in our digital work.