Task Force Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Adaptation Taskforce.
NEB Task Force
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.
ERRIN Contact
Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Culture & Creativity cluster kick-off 2026
This informal and interactive kick-off meeting will bring together members of the ERRIN Culture and Creativity Cluster to connect, exchange perspectives and jointly shape the Cluster’s activities for
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Design & Creativity/ NEB WG study visit at the 'Third place' LaVallée
The Design & Creativity Working Group and the NEB Task Force are organising a study visit on 4 December from 10:00 to 12:00 at LaVallée (Rue Adolphe Lavallée 39, 1080 Brussels).LaVallée is a
Low Carbon Cluster and Policy WG meeting: Exploring the future European Competitiveness Fund
On 4 November (14:30 – 16:30), the three Working Groups under the Low Carbon Cluster (Energy and Climate Change WG, Transport WG, Smart Cities WG) and the Policy WG will co-organise a meeting
ERRIN’s Circular Economy event: opportunities and challenges for members
ERRIN is organising its 'Circular Economy event: opportunities and challenges for members', taking place in person in Brussels on 21 October 2025 from 9:30 to 12:30, followed by a networking lunch.
WG Related Events
Festival of the New European Bauhaus 2026
The third edition of the New European Bauhaus festival will take place in Brussels from 9 to 13 June 2026. Organised by the European Commission, it will address the transformative power of democratic engagement in shaping more inclusive and sustainable communities. Applications are open to participate and contribute to the festival.
Info day on the Horizon European New European Bauhaus Facility call 2026
The info day will present the NEB Facility call for 2026, with a strong focus on an extensive question-and-answer session. The preliminary agenda includes an introduction followed by presentations structured around the three destinations of the NEB Facility call. The programme also includes a joint topic developed with the Cities Mission, the Built4People Partnership and the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative, as well as presentations on the Research Enquiry Service (RES) and on integrating social sciences and humanities (SSH) into Horizon Europe project proposals.
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue: CCRI Policy recommendations in view of the Circular Economy Act
On 12 February 2026, the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), is organising an hybrid multi-stakeholder dialogue in view of collecting inputs for the Circular Economy Act which is expected to be published in the third quarter of 2026. During this dialogue, cities and regions will have the unique opportunity to provide their feedback on the policy recommendations the CCRI is proposing for supporting the circular transition locally. The dialogue will focus particularly on circular public procurement, EPR schemes, the revision of End-of-Waste criteria, product-specific recycled content…
Culture & Creativity cluster kick-off 2026
This informal and interactive kick-off meeting will bring together members of the ERRIN Culture and Creativity Cluster to connect, exchange perspectives, and jointly shape the Cluster’s activities for 2026.
EU Missions Brokerage Event 2026
NCP4Missions, in cooperation with the European Commission, is organising an online matchmaking event dedicated to the Horizon Europe EU Missions 2026 calls for proposals, taking place on 28-29 January 2026. The event aims to facilitate collaboration and support consortium building for the upcoming calls.
UnILiON brokerage event on Horizon Europe Cluster 2 calls
UnILiON is organising a brokerage event for the Horizon Europe Cluster 2 calls - Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society cluster, that will take place online on 26 January from 11:00 to 13:30 CET.
WG Documents
Shaping the future EU Agenda for Cities – ERRIN’s key messages
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.
ERRIN’s 10 key messages towards the next Multiannual Financial Framework
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…
Shaping the New European Bauhaus Facility: ERRIN input document
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.
Shaping the New European Bauhaus Facility: ERRIN input document
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.
WG Related Content
Creative Europe-cross sectoral-media literacy 2026-joint partner search
Lyon Métropole would like to join an existing consortium at the European level as a partner in the field of media literacy in the framework of Creative Europe-cross sectoral-media literacy call for proposals 2026.
New European Bauhaus: From vision to implementation
On 16 December 2025, the European Commission presented its plans for the future of the New European Bauhaus (NEB), marking a decisive step from vision to large-scale implementation. Adopted as part of the European Affordable Housing Plan, the Communication 'New European Bauhaus: From vision to implementation', together with an accompanying proposal for a Council Recommendation, sets out how the initiative will be scaled up to strengthen its role as a driver of the clean transition and innovation in Europe and beyond.
European Commission launches its first European Affordable Housing Plan
On 16 December, the European Commission presented its first-ever European Affordable Housing Plan, setting out a comprehensive framework to improve access to affordable and sustainable housing across Europe. The Plan is highly relevant for local and regional authorities and their R&I stakeholders, who will play a central role in delivering place-based implementation on the ground.
New EU Report highlights the role of culture in driving the green transition
A new European report, Creative Shifts: Empowering Culture for Sustainable Living, sheds light on the growing contribution of the cultural and creative sectors (CCS) to sustainability and climate action across the European Union. The report is the result of work carried out in 2024 and 2025 by the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) group on the Green transition of the cultural and creative sectors, bringing together experts from EU Member States under the EU Work Plan for Culture 2023–2026.
ERRIN Autumn General Meeting 2025: reflecting on a year of policy engagement and shared priorities for the year to come
On 10 December, ERRIN members gathered in Brussels for the network’s Autumn General Meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on a year marked by network growth, increased policy engagement and evolving EU priorities, while looking ahead to 2026 and the post-2027 R&I landscape. ERRIN warmly thanks Scotland Europa for hosting the meeting and all members for their active engagement throughout 2025, as the network continues to strengthen the role of regional stakeholders in EU research and innovation policy.
Horizon Europe 2026–27 Work Programmes: express your interest on ERRIN’s Project Development Tool
The European Commission has adopted the 2026 and 2027 Horizon Europe Work Programmes, outlining €14 billion in funding for research and innovation projects across the EU. The calls are now available also on ERRIN’s Project Development Tool. We invite ERRIN members and interested organisations to navigate the tool, express interest, search for project coordinators and seek partners.
Latest Updates
- By Maria Bostrom
Contribute to ERRIN amendments to the proposed Horizon Europe and Competitiveness Fund regulations
ERRIN will suggest amendments to the proposed Horizon Europe and European Competitiveness Fund regulations based on our input documents. ERRIN members are warmly invited to add your comments and suggest additional amendments. We welcome your contributions as soon as possible and at the latest by 23 January as the work on both proposals are moving fast.
- By Sybille DITERICH
Creative Europe-cross sectoral-media literacy 2026-joint partner search
Lyon Métropole would like to join an existing consortium at the European level as a partner in the field of media literacy in the framework of Creative Europe-cross sectoral-media literacy call for proposals 2026.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
European Commission launches its first European Affordable Housing Plan
On 16 December, the European Commission presented its first-ever European Affordable Housing Plan, setting out a comprehensive framework to improve access to affordable and sustainable housing across Europe. The Plan is highly relevant for local and regional authorities and their R&I stakeholders, who will play a central role in delivering place-based implementation on the ground.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
New EU Report highlights the role of culture in driving the green transition
A new European report, Creative Shifts: Empowering Culture for Sustainable Living, sheds light on the growing contribution of the cultural and creative sectors (CCS) to sustainability and climate action across the European Union. The report is the result of work carried out in 2024 and 2025 by the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) group on the Green transition of the cultural and creative sectors, bringing together experts from EU Member States under the EU Work Plan for Culture 2023–2026.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
New European Bauhaus: From vision to implementation
On 16 December 2025, the European Commission presented its plans for the future of the New European Bauhaus (NEB), marking a decisive step from vision to large-scale implementation. Adopted as part of the European Affordable Housing Plan, the Communication 'New European Bauhaus: From vision to implementation', together with an accompanying proposal for a Council Recommendation, sets out how the initiative will be scaled up to strengthen its role as a driver of the clean transition and innovation in Europe and beyond.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN Autumn General Meeting 2025: reflecting on a year of policy engagement and shared priorities for the year to come
On 10 December, ERRIN members gathered in Brussels for the network’s Autumn General Meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on a year marked by network growth, increased policy engagement and evolving EU priorities, while looking ahead to 2026 and the post-2027 R&I landscape. ERRIN warmly thanks Scotland Europa for hosting the meeting and all members for their active engagement throughout 2025, as the network continues to strengthen the role of regional stakeholders in EU research and innovation policy.