We connect southern danish businesses, public and private actors to the European Union, its funding programmes and international networks and partnerships. Our team of EU consultants provide expert guidance, assistance with project development and network opportunities that enable southern Danish and international partners to share know-how and develop international projects that deliver growth, learning and development. The South Denmark European Office (SDEO) is a not-for-profit association and partnership between the Region of Southern Denmark and the region’s 22 municipalities.
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S3 Strategy
The South Denmark European Office supports Smart Specialisation through its close collaboration with Business Hub Southern Denmark and Business Hub Fyn. These two independent public bodies support danish companies and build relationships between private-sector and public-sector organisations, to harness regional strengths that further Denmarks’s national Smart Specialisation and business development strategies.
Strategic R&I Projects
FUTE - Future Teaching
FUTE aims to support the modernisation of European education. The Erasmus+ project works to implement more design thinking into the educational curriculum in schools across Europe.
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EDEN - Embracing Dementia
EDEN is an Erasmus+ project with relatives, health professionals, volunteers and civil society actors to build and support better collaborative care for people living with dementia.
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SPISEY
The Erasmus+ SPISEY project works to improve social inclusion of European youth by creating inclusive school and learning environments for all.
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DISH
The Erasmus+ DISH project aims at bridging the “missing link” between the progressive digitalisation of the healthcare sector and the lack of eHealth and innovation skills among health and social care professionals.
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Co-Creating Welfare
Co-Creating Welfare aims to build skills in health and social care, education and youth. The Erasmus+ project has developed new curricula, education methods and training courses for professionals in the welfare sector.
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Latest Updates
- By Martina Campajola
ERRIN and its members call on the Commission to safeguard the EU Missions and mission-oriented approach in the next MFF
More than 35 regional and local authorities urge EU decision-makers to keep the EU Missions running until at least 2030 and to keep the mission-oriented approach at the heart of Europe's future research and innovation framework. The letter underlines the strategic importance of preserving and strengthening the EU Missions and the mission-oriented approach as central pillars of Europe's competitiveness, resilience and innovation agenda.
- 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 Ana Nava
Ocean and Water R&I Strategy: Highlights from ERRIN's Blue Economy WG Meeting
Following ERRIN's joint input to the Water Resilience R&I Call for Evidence, members met with Wiebke Pankauke (DG RTD) for an update as the Commission moves towards adopting the combined Ocean and Water Research and Innovation Strategy (OWRIS). The Strategy aims to build a coordinated EU-level framework for R&I priorities and investment, including a shared long-term vision, and to better understand the landscape of public and private partners, regions included.
- 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 Ana Nava
Shape the future of EU Ocean and Water Research & Innovation landscape: ERRIN Members invited to contribute
The European Commission has opened two parallel calls for evidence to inform the development of a future joint EU Ocean and Water Research and Innovation (R&I) Strategy, expected to be adopted in Q4 2026. ERRIN's Blue Economy Working Group encourages members to engage with this process and is coordinating a joint network response (Internal deadline: Tuesday 28 July)
- By Ana Nava
Blue Economy WG: Call for a new leader
ERRIN's Blue Economy Working Group is looking for a new co-leader to steer the WG activities and priorities. The candidate should be knowledgeable and experienced in EU policy on blue economy and have a good insight into different research and innovation areas related to marine, maritime and freshwater systems. Candidates must be Brussels-based and submit their application by Monday 22 June 2026 COB.