Flanders is represented at ERRIN jointly by VLEVA, VLAIO and WEWIS.
VLEVA (Liaison Agency Flanders-Europe) is a public-private partnership, consisting of 35 member organisations from Flemish civil society and local governments. Our mission is to open up European policy to Flemish governments and civil society. This way they can promote their European interests in a timely and informed manner. We create a platform for Flanders in Europe, and underline how important Europe is to Flanders.
Office address: Kortenberglaan 71, 1000 Brussel
Website: https://www.vleva.eu/en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VLEVA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vleva
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vlevavzw
VLAIO (Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship) is a regional public research and innovation agency providing grants to Flanders-based companies and managing economic instruments supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Flanders. VLAIO manages e.g. research, development, innovation and cluster programmes and vouchers, as well as implements knowledge cooperations among research organisations, start-ups and scale-ups. The agency acts as the National Contact Point in Horizon, is partner in Enterprise Europe Network and is the ERDF managing authority for the region.
Office address: Simon Bolivarlaan 17, bus 345, 1000 Brussels
Website: www.vlaio.be
WEWIS (Department of Work, Economy, Science, Innovation & Social Economy) is administration for the cabinet of minister for Science and Innovation of the Flemish government. The department does the policy preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the Flanders’ scientific and innovation activities and related economic support programs and mechanisms. EWI does the policy coordination for building coherent innovation ecosystems and smart value chains. EWI staff are active as national/regional delegates in the EU programme committees of Horizon, in international organisations and research fora. EWI is also member of the Vanguard Initiative and connects with its interested R&I stakeholders to get engaged in smart interregional cooperations (projects, policy initiatives).
Office address: Simon Bolivarlaan 17, bus 345, 1000 Brussels
Website: https://www.ewi-vlaanderen.be/
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S3 Strategy
Flanders’ smart specialisation strategy is centred around 10 priority investment domains that correspond and are being aligned in synergy with the four Flanders' Strategic Research Centres. These are IMEC (microelectronics and digitalisation), VITO (cleantech and energy), VIB (biotech and life sciences) and Flanders Make (advanced and smart manufacturing), as well as 6 Flanders Specialisation Clusters active in sustainable chemistry, agri-food, advanced materials, smart transport and logistics, smart energy, and blue economy. Flanders is active in the S3 partnerships bioeconomy, 3DP and agri-food as pilots for the interregional innovation investment fund 2021-2027 and in the Thematic Smart Specialisation Platforms such as personalised health, bioeconomy and batteries.
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 Zoé Thomazeau
ERRIN members selected as NEB Prizes finalists
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes celebrate innovative projects and ideas that embody NEB values: sustainability, inclusivity and beauty. The NEB Prizes 2026 finalists have been announced and ERRIN is pleased to see so many of them coming from its member regions.
- 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 Astrid Hannes
Call for marine, coastal and environmental experts to join the BlueActionBANOS expert pool
BlueActionBANOS, one of ERRIN's projects, has launched a call for expression of interest for experienced professionals with expertise in the field of marine, coastal and environmental expertise to restore our ocean, seas and waters across the Baltic and North Sea region. Interested experts are invited to apply by 11 April.
- By Astrid Hannes
One week left to apply: BlueActionBANOS Cascade Funding Calls for local coalitions for aquatic restoration in the Baltic and North Sea basin
The deadline of 16 March for applying for the BlueActionBANOS cascade funding calls is approaching quickly. Local and regional public authorities in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden are invited to apply to lead the way in restoring Europe's oceans and waters, together with local stakeholders in their territories. Grants range from 100.000 to 2 million euros.
- By Astrid Hannes
2026-2028 Work Programme of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform is out
The new Coordination Group of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform has published its 2026-2028 Work Programme. Stakeholders that are interested in joining one of the five leadership groups can now express their interest.