The Marshal's Office of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship is the institution responsible for the implementation of the voivodship self-government's tasks, including stimulating economic activity, raising the level of competitiveness and innovation of the voivodship's economy; preserving the value of the cultural and natural environment and maintaining spatial order. The institution's tasks include strategic and operational planning and management of structural funds. The region's authorities' area of special interest is to support strategic areas of the economy, i.e., regional smart specialisations, which include water economy, high-quality food, wood, and furniture.
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The strategic areas of the economy, i.e. regional smart specialisations, are:
40 Regions and Communities, including 14 from ERRIN Member regions, have begun their 18-month journey with the Pathways2Resilience Project, in which ERRIN is a partner. The regions will undertake a programme to produce a climate resilience strategy, action plan and an accompanying investment plan to move towards transformative climate adaptation.
ERRIN recently participated in the RECIPROCITY Mobility Mission held in Istanbul from 23-26 May. This mission was a valuable opportunity to explore Istanbul’s innovative mobility ecosystem, engage in knowledge sharing and discuss best practices. Beyond the Mobility Missions, the RECIPROCITY project offers further opportunities for ERRIN members.
During the recent European Research and Innovation Days, the European Commission announced the 2nd wave of signatories to the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change Charter, with a further 100 regions and local authorities signing. Of the now 215 signatories, a staggering 100 are associated with ERRIN member cities and regions.
Dr Daniel Hill, a research fellow at Aston University (Birmingham, UK) is preparing a COST proposal linked to microplastics for the 20 October deadline. He is looking for Polish companies representing the water sector who would be interested to cooperate in the frame of the project. Please express your interest by 5 September.
The East Poland Innovation Day 2026 will highlight the innovation potential of Eastern Poland, bringing together policymakers, innovation leaders and ecosystem builders. The event will spotlight five rapidly developing regions, Lubelskie, Podkarpackie, Podlaskie, Świętokrzyskie and Warmińsko-Mazurskie, positioning them as emerging hubs of technological growth and collaboration within Europe. Pirita Lindholm, ERRIN director, will take part in an expert panel on scaling regional innovation ecosystems.
PolSCA PAS Office in Brussel, NCBR Office in Brussels and the East Poland House are organising the event 'Advancing Food Systems in Europe - research & innovation for healthier, sustainable and resilient future' on 17 March in Brussels.