Normandy Region is ERDF managing authority and actively supports its research & innovation ecosystem. Specific thematic focus are hydrogen, marine renewable energies, low-carbon industry and mobility, circular economy. Normandy Region is represented in ERRIN via its Brussels office.
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rue Montoyer 10
1000 Brussels
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S3 Strategy
Normandy has 6 areas of specialisation (in addition to one transversal ‘digital’ area):
1) Food industry – ‘Preserving and sustainably transforming agricultural, marine, forestry and production systems’
2) Energy ‘Develop an energy mix towards zero carbon emissions’
3) Industry ‘Transforming processes for a high-performance, sustainable and digital industry’
4) Mobility & logistics ‘develop low-carbon mobility solutions that are efficient and secure’
5) Health ‘Accelerating synergies and innovation in the service of human and animal 5P medicine’
6) Risk management ‘make Normandy a resilient territory by mastering technological, natural, health and social risks’
Strategic R&I Projects
RESIST
RESIST is a five-year EU-funded project that has emerged from the need to make regions more resilient to climate change.
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ECIV/European Circular Innovation Valley
The ECIV project is expected to generate up to 35 collaborative innovation projects and up to 30 experimentation projects in up to 10 industrial sectors. It aims to mobilising and connecting nine regional European circular economy innovation ecosystems.
WINNINGNormandy
The WINNINGNormandy Fellowship Programme will foster the research excellence and innovation activities, and increase the international attractivity and influence of the Normandy Region in France by recruiting 30 two-year postdoctoral fellowships.
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Working Group Leaders
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
Europe’s industrial renewal needs strong regional foundations
A recent briefing by E3G emphasizes the importance of robust local and regional bases. ERRIN, the EU offices of Normandy Region, and Cities Northern Netherlands provided expertise and input during its development, alongside various European regional and local stakeholders.
- By Ana Nava
ERRIN submits input to the Water Resilience R&I Strategy consultation
ERRIN has submitted a response to the EC's Call for Evidence on the Water Resilience Research and Innovation Strategy. The response focuses on the central role of local and regional authorities in achieving water resilience. This input will be presented at a members' meeting on Thursday 24 September at 14:00 CEST, at ERRIN's Brussels office. The session will include an exchange with a representative of the Mission Ocean and Waters Secretariat.
- 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
Normandy advances climate adaptation through coordinated governance and regional action
Climate adaptation requires coordinated action across governance levels, from local authorities to European institutions. In the French region of Normandy, this approach is taking shape through a regional strategy that brings together municipalities, public authorities, research organisations and European initiatives to address growing climate risks.
- 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.