The federal state Bremen is a two-city-state consisting of the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven. The region has a long tradition of combining trade, commerce and innovation. With expertise in areas from maritime services, logistics and aerospace engineering to clean energy (esp. wind and hydrogen) and automotive, the economy is well prepared for the future. Bremen is also a key player in digitisation, Industry 4.0 and the creative industries. The representation in Bruxelles was established in 1987.
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S3 Strategy
Strategic Specialization takes place via the innovation strategy of the state of Bremen 2030 on the basis of the key innovation fields:
- Sustainable economy and resource efficiency
- Networked and adaptive industry
- Mobility of the future
- Intelligent services
- Digital transformation.
Each of the innovation fields focuses on specific societal challenges and addresses them with strategic objectives. In doing so, the particular regional strengths in the economic and innovation system of the state of Bremen are taken up and cross-industry specialization profiles are elaborated. Unlike in the past, the interfaces between sectors are emphasized and new target groups for innovation policy measures are brought into view. The operational goals and measures (chapter 4) refer to all fields of innovation. With the key innovation fields, the innovation policy of the state of Bremen will be positioned in such a way that it can respond quickly and appropriately to global trends, new technological developments and processes of social change. In this way, the necessary course is to be set by 2030 in order to increase the competitiveness of Bremen and Bremerhaven. More information.
Strategic R&I Projects
TitleSpaceUP
Throughout the project lifetime six Space Academies will take place in various locations in Europe, networking new space tech entrepreneurs with potential partners and customised business services will be provided to selected companies, helping them accel
WEBSITE>Public Policy Living Laboratory (P2L2)
The Public Policy Living Lab (P2L2) project supports countries and regions invested in the field of advanced materials by introducing or improving local policy to support innovation in this field.
WEBSITE>CHARTER, the European Cultural Heritage Skills Alliance, brings together and represents the whole range of the cultural heritage sector in Europe. We strive towards making apparent the value of cultural heritage and creating a resilient and responsive sector. ERRIN is also a partner in the CHARTER project.
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Urban Logistics as an on-Demand Service (ULaaDS)
The vision is to foster sustainable cities through the deployment of innovative logistics, while dealing with the impact of the on-demand economy. Three municipalities committed to zero emissions city logistics – Bremen, Mechelen and Gr
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Latest Updates
- By Astrid Hannes
The Union of Skills: why the regional dimension matters?
On 25 June, ERRIN's Science and Education for Society (SEFS WG) Working Group held a fruitful exchange with the cabinet of Vice-President Mînzatu, highlighting the importance of the regional dimension in the implementation of the Union of Skills. ERRIN has now expressed its interest in bringing the regional perspective into the High-Level Governance Board of the Union of Skills.
- By Dubravka Jurišić
European Cultural Compass – ERRIN took part in the first consultation with the civil sector
On 20 March 2025, the European Commission organised the first consultation with the cultural stakeholders on the upcoming Cultural Compass – the future overarching strategic framework for the cultural and creative sectors in Europe. ERRIN took part in the discussion hosted by Commissioner Glenn Micallef, together with over 50 CCS organisations, representing voices of the regional and local stakeholders.
- By Astrid Hannes
Towards a European observatory for cultural heritage skills, training and education
The CHARTER European Skills Alliance for Cultural Heritage has now published a feasibility study for establishing a European wide Observatory containing data on cultural heritage skills, training and education. This study reconfirms the need expressed by key stakeholders of the heritage sector for a coordinated initiative for improving the skills intelligence for the sector allowing forecasting for skills needs. Among the experts interviewed, feature ERRIN members of the Basque Country, Tuscany Region, Emilia Romagna and Scotland, which have been pioneering with skills policies and skills intelligence for cultural heritage.
- By Astrid Hannes
CHARTER’s Recommendations: A roadmap for a thriving cultural heritage sector
CHARTER, the European Cultural Heritage Skills Alliance funded by Erasmus+, has released its twelve recommendations to strengthen the heritage sector by addressing skills gaps, promoting lifelong learning and fostering professional mobility. Discover the full recommendations to understand how CHARTER is shaping a resilient and forward-thinking heritage ecosystem.
- By Astrid Hannes
Discover the project results of the CHARTER European Skills Alliance for Cultural Heritage
After four years of collaboration under the Erasmus+ funded CHARTER project, in which ERRIN has spearheaded efforts to explore place-based cultural heritage ecosystems across the Basque Country, Sibiu County, Bremen, Alentejo, Tuscany and Västra Göteland, CHARTER presented its results at the final conference in Barcelona. Learn more about the CHARTER's recommendations, main outcomes about emerging curricula, upskills strategies and regional cultural heritage skills ecosystems.
- By Astrid Hannes
What lies ahead for cultural heritage? CHARTER’s new report unveils future scenarios and their associated challenges, opportunities and skills needs
What lies ahead for cultural heritage? CHARTER’s new report unveils future scenarios and outlines challenges, opportunities, implications for skills and future jobs, and education and training needs, aiming to address and anticipate the impacts of geostrategic dynamics, climate change, circular economy, and digital technologies on cultural heritage.