Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Adaptation Taskforce.
The goal of the NEB Task Force is to follow up the EU level developments of the initiative as well as showcase activities carried out on the local level to demonstrate concrete examples and results and build momentum towards a stronger NEB initiative. One of the main objectives of the task force is to develop members' understanding of the NEB initiative and, consequently, their capacity to maximise their engagement with it, particularly engaging their local ecosystems and building new collaborations. As a NEB partner, ERRIN aims to strengthen the policy dialogue with the EU institutions, with the NEB Taks Force driven by the most active members in the NEB topic.
After concluding the Year of Skills in April 2024, the European Commission announced the Union of Skills as one of the new initiatives for its first 100 days. This initiative aims to address Europe’s
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Task Force, in cooperation with the North-East Romania Regional Development Agency, organised a meeting on the topic 'Policies and Practices for successful NEB
The 13th edition of EU Design Day will take place in Brussels on 21 May 2025. This event aims at gathering key stakeholders from the design and creativity sectors for a networking opportunity with
The ERRIN Culture and Creativity Cluster is organising a project development session on 20 May 2025 in Brussels, following the official publication of the 2025 Horizon Europe Cluster 2 and NEB calls
Save the date for the European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025, taking place 16-19 September in Brussels. The European Commission’s flagship research and innovation event will bring together policymakers, researchers, business leaders and innovation experts to discuss how research and innovation drive Europe’s competitiveness, sustainability and industrial leadership.
After concluding the Year of Skills in April 2024, the European Commission launced the Union of Skills as one of the new initiatives for its first 100 days. This meeting will inform the membership about the key aspects of the Union of Skills. Additionally, the event aims to provide insights into the regional dimension in this initiative and the reorientation for the skills funding that is envisaged.
Registration in now open for ERRIN’s Spring Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place in person on Tuesday, 17 June from 16:30 to 20:00 CEST, generously hosted by Wielkopolska Region, Emilia-Romagna Region, the Representation of the State of Hessen to the EU and Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region (Rue Montoyer 21, 1000 Brussels).
The registration for the 2025 annual conference by #V4 R&I Liaison Offices in Brussels - Towards a Fair Green Transition - Harnessing Research & Innovation for Social Impact is open now!
The NEB Task Force, in cooperation with the North-East Romania Regional Development Agency, organised a meeting on the topic 'Policies and Practices for successful NEB implementation: learnings from local stakeholders'. Taking place on 11 June 2025 (10:00-13:00), the event looked into latest developments and opportunities within the New European Bauhaus initiative, as well as facilitated the exchange of experiences, lessons learned and good practices from the implementation of the NEB initiative at regional and local level.
The aim of the event is to build a platform, bring together researchers, public and private sector participants to share ideas, knowledge and expertise and to find suitable partners for future consortia under the specific Horizon Europe calls in NEB, with a deadline of 2025.
As Europe advances its Green Deal and sets its sights on competitiveness and the next Multiannual Financial Framework, cities, urban areas and metropolitan regions must be at the heart of the transformation. Building on the network’s long-standing expertise and recent input papers, ERRIN contributed to the call for evidence launched by the European Commission on the future EU Agenda for Cities.
At this pivotal time for Europe, with the Commission's proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) getting closer, European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) is pleased to provide inputs on how the EU can create the right conditions for R&I to thrive for a competitive Europe post-2027. Drawing our comprehensive paper series 'Towards the 10th Framework Programme', with insights gathered from the 120 regional ecosystems that ERRIN brings together, ERRIN has put together 10 key messages on the…
ERRIN is pleased to share the input document on shaping the content of the NEB Facility. This document is the result of the collaborative and interactive session ‘Shaping the content of the NEB Facility’ hosted by ERRIN in May 2024, as well as of a strategic positioning of R&I stakeholders’ needs in the NEB initiative. The documents gathers ERRIN members insights, key recommendations and good practices, with the aim to help shape the two components of the NEB Facility and implement meaningful and impactful actions on the ground.
ERRIN is pleased to share the input document on shaping the content of the NEB Facility. This document is the result of the collaborative and interactive session ‘Shaping the content of the NEB Facility’ hosted by ERRIN in May 2024, as well as of a strategic positioning of R&I stakeholders’ needs in the NEB initiative. The documents gathers ERRIN members insights, key recommendations and good practices, with the aim to help shape the two components of the NEB Facility and implement meaningful and impactful actions on the ground.
On 11 June 2025, the NEB Task Force, in cooperation with the North-East Romania Regional Development Agency hosted a stakeholder meeting at ERRIN to explore latest developments of the NEB initiative, as well as discuss policy approaches and practical implementation of NEB principles and projects at local and regional level.
On 28 and 29 May 2025, ERRIN participated in the official launch of the Interreg Europe PROSPERO project. The launch was hosted by the historic town of Mentana, with its City Council as Lead Partner. Over the course of two days, local, regional and international stakeholders came together to kick off this ambitious European initiative focused on empowering Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) as key drivers of sustainable and inclusive regional development.
This research explores how the design, availability, and use of common spaces influence the social cohesion, wellbeing, and resilience of neighbourhood communities—particularly in peri-urban areas facing demographic and spatial challenges. It examines the role of shared spaces (e.g. courtyards, parks, community halls) in fostering interactions, inclusion, and mutual care, especially among aging populations who are more dependent on nearby amenities and social networks.
The University of Gent is seeking partners for a collaborative initiative that uses co-design and biodesign to create inclusive, sustainable public spaces.
Ringsted Library in Denmark is currently transforming a historic building into a knowledge and democracy house and wants to join a NEB consortium as partner for the topic HORIZON-NEB-2025-01-PARTICIPATION-01: "The impact of common space on neighbourhood communities".
The European Commission has published the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme, outlining €7.3 billion in funding for research and innovation projects across the EU. The calls are now available also on ERRIN’s Project Development Tool (PDT). ERRIN members and interested organisations are invited to navigate the PDT, express interest and search for partners.
On 11 June 2025, the NEB Task Force, in cooperation with the North-East Romania Regional Development Agency hosted a stakeholder meeting at ERRIN to explore latest developments of the NEB initiative, as well as discuss policy approaches and practical implementation of NEB principles and projects at local and regional level.
Applications are now open for European regions and cities until 30 June to join the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Programme activities in 2025-2027 with Asia, Australia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The programme promotes city-to-city and region-to-region cooperation for sustainable and innovative urban and regional development.
On 28 and 29 May 2025, ERRIN participated in the official launch of the Interreg Europe PROSPERO project. The launch was hosted by the historic town of Mentana, with its City Council as Lead Partner. Over the course of two days, local, regional and international stakeholders came together to kick off this ambitious European initiative focused on empowering Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) as key drivers of sustainable and inclusive regional development.
This research explores how the design, availability, and use of common spaces influence the social cohesion, wellbeing, and resilience of neighbourhood communities—particularly in peri-urban areas facing demographic and spatial challenges. It examines the role of shared spaces (e.g. courtyards, parks, community halls) in fostering interactions, inclusion, and mutual care, especially among aging populations who are more dependent on nearby amenities and social networks.
The International Design Contest 'From 0 to 100 Years – Designing a New Wooden Toy' is promoted by Handmade In Italy Association for Industrial Design Commission and coordinated by Cluster Legno Arredo Casa FVG. The contest is open to both students and professionals in the fields of design, architecture and related disciplines. Deadline to apply June 27.
The University of Gent is seeking partners for a collaborative initiative that uses co-design and biodesign to create inclusive, sustainable public spaces.