Oost NL is the regional development agency of the East Netherlands region. In the East Netherlands, we are working together on innovative solutions for a healthy and sustainable future for all. The plans are summarised in the East Netherlands Innovation Agenda. We are working on this from the Think East Netherlands platform. Knowledge institutions, Economic Boards, provinces Gelderland and Overijssel, regions, cluster organisations and (umbrella) organisations are investing in innovations in the fields of safe and sustainable food, healthcare, digitalisation, clean energy and circular economy.
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S3 Strategy
The RIS3 has been developed within the framework of the new ERDF period 2021-2027 and constitutes an important basis for the new Operational Programme ERDF, our economic policies and the review & update of our programme 'The Strength of East (‘Kracht van Oost’). This strategy has been drawn up after extensive consultations with many stakeholders: businesses, knowledge institutes, authorities, etc. As we consider it important that the RS3 remains a dynamic document, we will regularly update this strategy together with our stakeholders. The East Netherlands is a region with innovation in its DNA. It is among the top forty most innovative regions in Europe with a strong economy. The provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel are investing heavily in tackling social issues, and are combining knowledge and expertise thereto because innovation contributes to prosperity and well-being. It is for good reason that East Netherlands is one of the top regions of wide prosperity.
Strategic R&I Projects
TitleRegioGreenTex
Regions for Green Textiles – known as RegioGreenTex –is a quadruple-helix partnership initiative aiming at mapping and reducing the difficulties, which currently exist in the implementation of a circular economy model within the textile ecosystem in EU.
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INDUSTR_I4.0
The ‘small projects fund’ INDUSTR_I4.0 accelerates the digital transition within the (manufacturing) industry in the Dutch-German border region.
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AI Redgio 5.0
Regions and (E)DIHs alliance for AI-at-the-Edge adoption by European Industry 5.0 Manufacturing SMEs.
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Latest Updates
- By Martina Campajola
Strong regions, strong Europe: ERRIN at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026
ERRIN spent the European Week of Regions and Cities moderating sessions, following debates and meeting more than a dozen member delegations. Here is a selection of the moments closest to our priorities, from the EU Missions and the next MFF to talent, culture and competitiveness.
- 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.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
ERRIN members to host events at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026
The European Week of Regions and Cities, taking place in Brussels from 12–14 October 2026, will once again serve as a leading platform for dialogue on regional and urban policy in Europe. This year the motto is 'Strong regions, strong Europe'. ERRIN is pleased to announce that its members will be strongly represented in this year’s programme, with sessions addressing a wide range of topics relevant to Europe’s regions and cities.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
ERRIN contributes to EU consultation on European Climate Resilience Framework
ERRIN has contributed to the European Commission’s consultation on the future Climate Resilience Framework, calling for climate resilience to become a core pillar of Europe’s competitiveness. Drawing on input from its members and experience from projects such as RESIST, Pathways2Resilience and Adaptation Hubs, ERRIN emphasises the need for a mission-oriented, place-based approach that empowers regions as co-designers, strengthens multi-level governance and ensures better links between innovation, funding and large-scale deployment of adaptation solutions.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN Paper Series: '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 Lucy Hammond
40 Regions begin their Pathways2Resilience Journey
40 Regions and Communities, including 14 from ERRIN Member regions, have begun their 18-month journey with the Pathways2Resilience Project, in which ERRIN is a partner. The regions will undertake a programme to produce a climate resilience strategy, action plan and an accompanying investment plan to move towards transformative climate adaptation.