New European Bauhaus & Creativity
As managing authority for different European programmes, Région SUD has long been a key actor in European cooperation. Reflecting its firm commitment to the European Union, Région SUD is implementing an ambitious Europe 2030 Strategy, mobilising up to €10 billion in European funding for the benefit of its residents. On the strategic front, Région SUD is driving forward-looking priorities: among others a €70 million SUD AI plan to position Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur as an exemplary region for artificial intelligence; a new Regional Operation of Interest dedicated to Defence and Security – France's only strategic tool of this kind; and excellence clusters in health, renewable energies and the maritime economy. 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 the 2021–2027 programming period, Région SUD has defined a Smart Specialisation Strategy structured around nine priority domains, reflecting both regional strengths and emerging opportunities. These priorities include health and the silver economy; nature-based technologies and innovation; blue economy; aerospace, security and defence; energy transition; culture, tourism and sport; the green transition; and key enabling technologies, notably photonics, ICT, chemistry and advanced materials.
Latest Updates
- By Zoé Thomazeau
ERRIN members selected as NEB Prizes finalists
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes celebrate innovative projects and ideas that embody NEB values: sustainability, inclusivity and beauty. The NEB Prizes 2026 finalists have been announced and ERRIN is pleased to see so many of them coming from its member regions.
- By Martina Campajola
Investing in regions with cohesion policy for a more competitive Europe
ERRIN joined regional leaders from the EUregions4cohesion coalition and Members of the European Parliament to debate the future of Cohesion Policy in the 2028–2034 EU budget. The coalition presented its new position paper, which includes recommendations on place-based innovation, smart specialisation and the European Semester.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
RCH Partnership kick off meeting: Using knowledge of the past to build a more resilient future for Europe's heritage
Last week marked the official launch of the European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage (RCH) in Marseille, hosted at the stunning Mucem – Musée des civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée. ERRIN is delighted to be part of this ambitious partnership and to have joined the kick‑off meeting alongside so many members.
- By Dubravka Jurišić
Join ERRIN, our members and the wider NEB community at the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026!
Between 9–13 June, the third edition of the NEB Festival will take place in Brussels, with satellite events bringing the initiative to local communities across Europe. ERRIN and its members will actively contribute to the Festival through participation in the Fair and several satellite events, including the 14th edition of the EU Design Day. Discover all opportunities and join us on the occassion!
- By Ana Nava
European Ocean Days 2026: Preparing for Research & Innovation Strategies
The European Ocean Days hosted two key stakeholder consultations on the Ocean and the Water Resilience R&I Strategies. Key themes included the source-to-sea approach, place-based innovation and multi-level governance. ERRIN's Blue Economy Working Group is closely following both processes and is considering a joint regional response. Interested members are encouraged to start preparing to actively engage in this process.
- By Ana Nava
European Ocean Days 2026: Launch of the Coalition of cities, regions, islands and ports for Mission Ocean and Waters
The 2026 European Ocean Days marked the Launch of the Coalition of cities, regions, islands and ports for the Mission Ocean and Waters. Keynote speakers such as Maria Cristina Russo (DG RTD), Markku Markkula (Committee of the Regions) and Christophe Clergeau (MEP) emphasised the including the Mission Ocean and Waters in the upcoming MFF. Local authorities are now encouraged to join this Coalition to access networking and capacity-building services, among others.