The Emilia-Romagna Region with a population of 4,4 mill. inhabitants (7% of Italy), has a GDP of 141 bill Euro (GDP per Capita Index: 127). The industrial system is based on 382.186 small and medium companies.
The research infrastructure is made out of:
· 6 Universities (11 locations): Bologna, Ferrara, Modena and Reggio Emilia, Parma, Piacenza
· Over 150,000 students (8,3% of national total amount)
· 23,100 full time researcher/scientists
Latest Updates
- By Ewa Chomicz
Take part in a survey and shape the future DT4REGIONS platform - deadline extended!
ERRIN’s DT4REGIONS project is gaining pace. We invite all regional and local administrations with an interest in digital transformation to take part in a survey as part of DT4REGIONS stakeholder mapping and capacity building efforts, carried out in collaboration with the Living-in.EU initiative. Gathered input will contribute to shaping the future DT4REGIONS platform.
- By Ewa Chomicz
Welcome to DT4REGIONS: ERRIN embraces the next era of AI and Big Data for digital transformation of public services
As a partner in the new DT4REGIONS project, funded by the EU as a preparatory action proposed by the European Parliament, ERRIN will support Digital Transformation for Regions across Europe through a challenge-based platform enabling AI and Big Data collective solutions.
- By Hilary Webb
Successful ERRIN - EC dialogue on Mission Starfish
On 18 June ERRIN’s Blue Growth Working Group organised together with the Mission Starfish Secretariat a dialogue on the role of regions in area-based lighthouses anticipated in the Mission. It was an opportunity for ERRIN members to come together with those working on the Mission and its implementation plan to discuss potential lighthouse activities, their scale and governance.
- By Ilaria d'Auria
Emilia Romagna Region launches #InsiemeConnessi (#ConnectedTogether) to learn together online
A channel to share learning and training resources and build a collaborative educational programme featured online, on digital TV and on Facebook. The #InsiemeConnessi initiative provides knowledge and resources for citizens of all ages across the territory of Emilia-Romagna.
- By Ewa Chomicz
S3 Conference 2024 - save the date!
Save the date for the Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) Conference 2024, which will take place this year on 11-12 December in Rimini, Italy. The flagship event for S3 stakeholders from across regions in EU Member States is organised by DG REGIO and S3 CoP Secretariat, in partnership with Emilia-Romagna Region and with the support of the Municipality of Rimini and Palacongressi di Rimini.
- By Aki Ishiwa
CONFERENCE The power of dialogue to foster cross-sectoral collaboration
Recognising the vital role of interpersonal approaches in driving change, the Dialogical Work project proposes innovative methods to foster multidisciplinary collaboration across different levels of governance and sectors in the public sphere. The event will take place in Brussels on July 2, 09:30-13:00.