Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) is represented at ERRIN jointly by the Department of Economics, Tourism and Technology at the Office of the Lower Austrian Government, (WST3), the Lower Austrian Liaison Office (NÖVBB) and the Lower Austrian Business Agency ecoplus. (ecoplus).
The Department of Economics, Tourism and Technology at the Office of the Lower Austrian Government, (WST3) manages and supports the development and promotion of Lower Austria's economy in line with the province's economic, tourism and technology policy. The province has a range of organisations and instruments (e.g. programmes) at its disposal for various measures and activities, which are managed and developed by WST3.
Office address: Landhausplatz 1, Haus 14, 3109 St. Pölten, Austria
The Lower Austrian Liaison Office in Brussels represents and promotes the interests of the state of Lower Austria at European Level. Its focus is to promote Lower Austria’s interests within the EU decision-making process. The Liaison Office provides daily analyses of EU developments and funding opportunities relevant to Lower Austria and communicates them to the relevant authorities and stakeholders. The Liaison Office strengthens awareness of EU affairs in Lower Austria and facilitates dialogue through visits and programmes for political delegations. Overall, the Liaison Office plays a key role in strengthening the visibility and influence of Lower Austria in Brussels, promoting dialogue with EU institutions, and advocating for the state’s interests at the European level.
Office address: Rue Montoyer 40 (4th floor), 1000 Brussels, Belgium
ecoplus. The Business Agency of Lower Austria (ecoplus) is a 100% subsidiary of the region. It implements key parts of Lower Austria’s Economic Strategy by supporting companies with services in investment and expansion. It drives innovation policy through connecting businesses, research and education institutions and public actors in clusters, technopoles and cross-cutting platforms to foster cooperation, strengthen high-tech sectors and advance sustainable, future-oriented regional development.
Office address: Niederösterreichring 2, Haus A, 3100 St. Pölten, Austria
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Join EU Regions Week Session called Every Drop Counts: Regions at the Frontline of Water Resilience. The session will explore how regions can lead Europe’s response to growing water-related risks and strengthen climate adaptation through place-based solutions. High-level representatives from eight European regions will share practical approaches to water retention, quality and quantity, agriculture, tourism and preparedness.
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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.
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ERRIN is pleased to welcome Lower Austria as a new member
ERRIN is delighted to welcome Lower Austria to the network as one of the new members of 2026. The region is represented in the network through a coordinated partnership between three key organisations: the Department of Economics, Tourism and Technology (WST3) at the Office of the Lower Austrian Government, the Lower Austrian Liaison Office in Brussels (NÖVBB), and ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH, the Business Agency of Lower Austria.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
Climate Adaptation & Resilience WG meeting: Innovative Climate Adaptation Solutions: From Local Practices to Future EU Funding
This meeting will explore how innovative climate adaptation and resilience solutions can be better supported and scaled up through future EU funding frameworks, including FP10 and the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF). The discussion will bring together regional experiences, EU policy perspectives and examples from EU-funded projects, with the participation of Philippe Tulkens (DG RTD, Adaptation Mission Secretariat). We are currently looking for regional examples and project experiences to feature during the discussion. If you are interested in contributing, please send an email to Gaia Marotta, gaia.marotta@errin.eu by 29 May.