"Joining Forces" - true to the motto of the Stuttgart Region, our involvement in European affairs is well networked. The Stuttgart Region was the first region in Germany to set up its own representative office in Brussels, which it has held continuously since 2002. The office is located in Baden-Württemberg's representative office. This makes it possible to be part of a network and to gain fast access to information relating to research, innovation policy, energy, transport, the environment, media and the creative industries, all of which are relevant for what is one of Europe's most innovative regions.
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On 8 September, ERRIN co-organised the session 'Shaping Creative Ecosystems: How Do Regions Turn EU Skills Agendas into Action?' as part of Creative Skills Week, in collaboration with the Creative Pact for Skills, Materahub and ELIA. ERRIN head of projects, Astrid Hannes, provided a regional perspective on the ongoing discussions around the MFF and the future of EU programmes and regional examples from ERRIN members were presented.
ERRIN members are invited to participate in Creative Skills Week 2026, taking place in Brussels from 7–10 September 2026. The event will bring together representatives from the cultural and creative sectors, policymakers, education providers and industry stakeholders to explore how creative skills can help Europe address pressing challenges related to democracy, technological transformation and social cohesion. As part of the programme, ERRIN will contribute to the session 'Local Skills Partnerships – Marketplace' on Tuesday 8 September, from 09:30 to 11:00 at LUCA School of Arts.
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!
The European Groundbreakers Challenge (EGC) is your chance to break through with your nature-based building solution – win €100,000 to bring your idea to life around IBA’27 in Stuttgart. By bridging nature, technology and construction, EGC empowers European startups to shape a sustainable urban future – where cities and nature grow together.
Two ERRIN events focused on Culture and Creative Industries (CCI) took place this week: the CCI Project Development Session on 20 May and the 14th edition of the EU Design Day on the following day. Both events brought together a dynamic mix of ERRIN members eager to explore new project opportunities and learn from innovative local examples of sustainable design.
With "United we stream Stuttgart" and a B2B Cooperation Platform, Stuttgart Region has launched two new initiatives to meet the current challenges .