Representation of the Free State of Saxony to the European Union with its 4 universities, 5 universities of applied sciences and more than 50 research institutions has a strong tradition, especially in engineering, microelectronics, materials research and resource technologies as well as innovative actors in the growing areas of medical and biotechnologies. International cooperation and sharing of knowledge and resources are seen as crucial to strengthen the excellence and competitiveness of research and innovation and their further development in Saxony.
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- By Silvia Ghiretti
Regions and Net-Zero Acceleration Valleys: What role can regions play in Europe's clean industrial transition?
On 5 May, ERRIN and the West Finland European Office hosted a seminar in Brussels on the role of regions in Europe's clean industrial transition, focusing on Net-Zero Acceleration Valleys and industrial competitiveness. Speakers from the European Commission and regional representations shared updates on the European Competitiveness Fund, the Net-Zero Industry Act implementation and concrete Valley experiences.
- By Astrid Hannes
Get inspired by success stories of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative
During an online webinar on 11 December, 12 success stories of regions and cities that piloted circular systemic solutions in their territories with support of the Circular Cities and Regions initiatives were presented. We encourage ERRIN members to check the recordings of this webinar, as the lessons learned and experiences shared can inspire other local and regional authorities to launch new local and regional circular initiatives across Europe.
- By Huyen Vu
Efficient wireless stationary bidirectional charging solutions for road Light Duty Vehicle
Fraunhofer IVI, a German research organisation is looking for cooperation and opportunities under the call HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-01.
- By Ewa Chomicz
S3 Forum completed!
The S3 Forum – the first EU-level, in-person gathering on S3 since 2020 – took place on 28-29 November in Barcelona. ERRIN Secretariat joined the event alongside many network members and hundreds of S3 practitioners and experts from across Europe. The days were packed with discussions around perspectives for smart specialisation and interregional collaboration on innovation.
- By Astrid Hannes
Open call for technical assistance: Harnessing talent, empower regions
Until 20 October 2023, 46 regions that have been identified as facing a sharp working-age population decline, in combination with a low and stagnating share of people with tertiary education and brain drain can apply for an open call for technical assistance under the Talent Booster Mechanism.
- By Eva Damm
Research in Saxony - Regional foresight and innovation ecosystems
The Free State of Saxony is interested in contact with other European regional authorities with experiences in regional foresight/ strategy processes and regional innovation ecosystems in the fields of AI, Quantum Technologies and Personalised Medicine/ Life Sciences.