Highlights
Read our highlights' section to be up to date with the most important initiatives and news.
- By Astrid Hannes
Circular economy opportunities for ERRIN members in 2025
Circular Economy is an important topic on the 2025 agenda of the European Commission. The new year brings several opportunities for ERRIN members for increasing the circular industrial competitiveness of regional stakeholders. Learn more about the forthcoming Community of Practice of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), the open call for CCRI mentoring programmes for cities and regions, the forthcoming CCRI policy dialogues and the forthcoming funding opportunities of the CBE JU Partnership.
- By Astrid Hannes
CHARTER’s Recommendations: A roadmap for a thriving cultural heritage sector
CHARTER, the European Cultural Heritage Skills Alliance funded by Erasmus+, has released its twelve recommendations to strengthen the heritage sector by addressing skills gaps, promoting lifelong learning and fostering professional mobility. Discover the full recommendations to understand how CHARTER is shaping a resilient and forward-thinking heritage ecosystem.
- By Teresa Vio
ERRIN is looking for a Project and Policy Manager (Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change)
ERRIN is looking for a Project and Policy Manager to join its Secretariat! The successful candidate will work on a range of projects and policy activities related to mitigation and adaptation to climate change and support ERRIN's work on influencing the EU Missions' implementation and further design. The deadline to apply is 22 December.
News
Get the latest news from ERRIN and its members and learn about innovation opportunities in the European regions.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
New European Bauhaus opportunity for small municipalities
The European Commission has launched two opportunities for 2025 under the New European Bauhaus initiative, including the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities and the New European Bauhaus Prizes. The application deadline is 14 February 2025.
- By Astrid Hannes
Circular economy opportunities for ERRIN members in 2025
Circular Economy is an important topic on the 2025 agenda of the European Commission. The new year brings several opportunities for ERRIN members for increasing the circular industrial competitiveness of regional stakeholders. Learn more about the forthcoming Community of Practice of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), the open call for CCRI mentoring programmes for cities and regions, the forthcoming CCRI policy dialogues and the forthcoming funding opportunities of the CBE JU Partnership.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking: 2025 funding priorities announced
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has published its Annual Work Programme for 2025, including information about the next call for project proposals. The call for proposals will open on 4 April 2025 and the call deadline is foreseen for 17 September 2025.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
Shaping the future of urban transitions: Driving Urban Transitions Partnership stakeholder consultation
The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership has launched a survey to gather input on the key urban challenges for its 2025 and 2026 research and innovation calls. Urban experts, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and entrepreneurs are invited to share their insights until 19 January.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
Hydrogen Valleys: Opportunities for regional ecosystems and local transitions
On 11 December, the Energy and Climate Change Working Group, together with the S3 Partnership on Hydrogen Valleys, organised a meeting centered on Hydrogen Valleys. The event featured valuable insights from Jeroen Schuppers from the European Commission, as well as Antonio Aguiló and Renata Kadric from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Learn more about their perspectives in the dedicated article!
- By Ylva Reisnert
ERRIN members using public procurement to drive innovation in healthcare
On 10 December, ERRIN member regions from the Health Working Group met with the European Commission to explore how innovation procurement can enhance health care systems. Read more about the session which highlighted the potential of EU-funded projects and tools to improve procurement processes and foster collaboration, addressing the challenges of health care transformation through innovation.