The Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is the regional authority in South-East France. Marseille and Nice are the main cities in the region. The Region is managing authority for ESIF, and thus is repsonsible for implementing S3 and ERDF at regional level. The Region is also in charge of defining and implementing the economic development strategy, which includes research and innovation, in its territory.
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S3 Strategy
For 2021-2027, the Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur has identified 9 priorities: Health and silver economy; Nature-based technologies and innovation; Blue economy; Aerospace, security and defence; Energy transition; Culture, tourism and sport; Green transition; Key technologies (photonics, ICT, chemistry and advanced materials)
Latest Updates
- By Ana Nava
Blue Economy: Upcoming opportunities for ERRIN Members
The EU Blue Economy agenda is entering a decisive phase, with new funding opportunities and key policy initiatives under Mission Ocean & Waters. This summary highlights the most relevant upcoming activities and engagement opportunities for ERRIN members in the months ahead. We invite regional stakeholders to read on and explore how to engage strategically in this rich agenda.
- By Ana Nava
CO-WATERS takes off: consortium meets in Rimini and upcoming needs assessment workshop
The CO-WATERS consortium held its first in-person meeting in Rimini in November, bringing together all partners and pilot territories to review early progress and define priorities for supporting Europe’s waterfront cities, regions and islands in their blue transition. Stakeholders are now invited to join an online workshop on 3 December 2025 to help identify needs, discuss challenges and shape the forthcoming CO-WATERS support offer and label.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
15 Hydrogen Valleys receive project development support: 11 in ERRIN regions
On 16 October, 15 Hydrogen Valleys were awarded Project Development Assistance (PDA) from Hydrogen Valleys Facility to help further develop and strengthen their project concepts. ERRIN is pleased to note that 11 of these Valleys are located in ERRIN member regions.
- By Ana Nava
Water Resilience Strategy and related opportunities for ERRIN members
This article summarises ERRIN's Blue Economy meeting on 7 October, where the European Commission’s Water Resilience Strategy (WRS) was presented. The article also highlights open calls for proposals and upcoming events related to the WRS, the ongoing CO-WATERS Co-Create your Support survey and BlueActionBanos future funding opportunities.
- By Kyle Galea
ERRIN contributes to Committee of the Regions' consultation on AI Continent Action Plan
ERRIN has published its response to the Committee of the Regions’ consultation on the AI Continent Action Plan, consolidating input from members on the role of local authorities in driving AI uptake. The document highlights regional best practices, calls for federated data models, harmonised legal frameworks and reinforced investment to build a citizen-centred and sustainable AI ecosystem across Europe.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
ERRIN members to host events at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025
The European Week of Regions and Cities will once again serve as a leading platform for dialogue on regional and urban policy in 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.