The Province of Utrecht is a dynamic region at the heart of the Netherlands, recognised as a Regional Innovation Valley by the European Commission for its leadership in health innovation. Our key priorities focus on healthy people in a healthy environment, driving transitions in sustainable mobility, energy and digitalisation, while fostering an inclusive economy. Utrecht excels in Life Sciences & Health, with world-class institutions such as UMC Utrecht, the Hubrecht Institute and the Prinses Máxima Centre, alongside strong ecosystems in Earth Observation (Earth Valley) and the New Digital Society. We actively support startups and scale-ups, citizen science initiatives and collaborative R&D through programs like the MIT-regeling and RegMed XB. The Province represents a broad network of regional authorities, knowledge institutions, and innovative businesses, working together to tackle societal challenges and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. Our ambition is to share expertise, connect partners and co-create solutions that contribute to a sustainable and healthy future for all.
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Strategic R&I Projects
Urban ReLeaf
We nurture citizen-science projects that bring the benefits of nature to everyone. Focussing on community placemaking, public sector innovation and tailored strategies to reach our common goal of creating greener, more just and resilient cities for all.
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SOCORE
Skills (social, technical, creative, and entrepreneurial) are a 'critical infrastructure' for innovation. The strategic objective is to create an environment that enables the development of critical competencies in research and innovation infrastructure.
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LIFE NEW HYTS
It shows the possibilities and feasibility for the local production, distribution and application of green hydrogen in road transport. It is developing conditions for a rapid introduction of green hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles.
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Latest Updates
- By Heidi Johansson
Nine ERRIN members join the new cohort of Cities Mission Twin Cities
Nine cities from ERRIN member regions have been selected for the second cohort of the Cities Mission Twinning Learning Programme. These cities are part of a group of 19 selected for the 20-month programme, which will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices between Twin Cities and Pilot Cities.
- By Allan Nordby Ottesen
HealthyRegions4all Interreg Europe Call
Haderslev Municipality and the Region of Southern Denmark are looking for partners for the project HealthyRegions4all Interreg Europe Call: In this project, we want to identify and test good efficient practices from other European countries on initiatives that take both physical, mental and social aspects of obesity into account to improve the health status among people with obesity related issues.
- By Lucy Hammond
100 ERRIN member cities and regions become signatories of the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change Charter
During the recent European Research and Innovation Days, the European Commission announced the 2nd wave of signatories to the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change Charter, with a further 100 regions and local authorities signing. Of the now 215 signatories, a staggering 100 are associated with ERRIN member cities and regions.
- By Ingrid Meijer
Winterschool 2024: Navigating the future of regional development
The regional development agency of the East Netherlands region is co-organising this year’s EURADA Winterschool, in close collaboration with the OECD. This winterschool takes place from 26-29 February 2024. The theme of this 3-day event is the future of regional development and how RDA’s can drive the green and digital transition.