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Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the New European Bauhaus & Creativity Working Group
New European Bauhaus & Creativity
The NEB and Creativity Working Group supports the development and implementation of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) in line with the latest EU policies and the NEB Communication, placing design and creativity at the core of the initiative. It follows EU-level NEB developments while showcasing concrete local and regional activities that demonstrate how design- and creativity-driven approaches can deliver sustainable, inclusive and beautiful solutions in practice, helping to build momentum towards a stronger and more actionable NEB across Europe.
The Working Group strengthens members’ understanding of the NEB framework and enhances their capacity to engage with it by mobilising local ecosystems and fostering cross-sector collaboration between designers, creative professionals, policymakers, businesses and civil society. As a NEB partner, ERRIN uses the Working Group as a platform to reinforce policy dialogue with EU institutions, driven by members most active on NEB-related topics, while creating opportunities for project development, knowledge exchange and the visibility of members’ ideas, stories and ongoing activities within the wider EU NEB community.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Smart Cities WG meeting - EU Agenda for Cities in practice: next steps and funding opportunities for innovative actions
On 18 February (14:00–16:00), the Smart Cities WG, supported by the Energy and Climate Change WG, will organise a meeting on the EU Agenda for Cities and the European Urban Initiative Call 2026.
Policy WG reflection meeting on ERRIN's role in resilience, security and defence
Europe has been undergoing a period of increased uncertainty with both geopolitical threats and challenges over global competitiveness. These tensions have also been felt by ERRIN members - over 90%
Skills for Competitiveness: how to address skills shortages in Europe’s regions?
Skills for competitivenessOne of the objectives of the European Competitiveness Fund is to address critical skills shortages to all kinds of quality jobs in strategic sectors, through both horizontal
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Culture & Creativity cluster kick-off 2026
This informal and interactive kick-off meeting brought together members of the ERRIN Culture and Creativity Cluster to connect, exchange perspectives and jointly shape the Cluster’s activities for
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
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.
ekip Academy: Building open innovation ecosystems for Cultural and Creative Industries
The ekip Academy is inviting policy teams from across Europe to take part in a new hands-on training programme designed to strengthen innovation strategies that meaningfully integrate cultural and creative industries (CCIs) into broader cross-sector innovation ecosystems. The deadline for applications is 28 February.
Skills for Competitiveness: how to address skills shortages in Europe’s regions?
On 23 March, ERRIN's Science and Education for Society Working Group is organising a meeting 'Skills for Competitiveness' putting skills at the core of the competitiveness debate. The meeting aims to gain a deeper understanding of the skills provision challenges that regional innovation ecosystems face for strategic sectors and across the entire regional ecosystem. A call for member inputs to shape this meeting is open until 24 February.
NEB Junction Policy Conversations - Open call for participants
ERRIN members are invited to participate in the NEB Policy Conversations, an invitation-only event organised within the framework of NEB Junction, the dedicated hub for results and impact of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative.
ERRIN Intro Coffee
The ERRIN Secretariat is pleased to invite you to the upcoming ERRIN Intro Coffee, which will take place in person on 13 March from 10:00-11:30. The event will offer a concise introduction to ERRIN and its services, alongside a chance for networking. New network members and staff are particularly encouraged to join!
Study Visit: Energy Efficient Buildings & New European Bauhaus
NCBR is organising a study visit on Energy Efficient Buildings & New European Bauhaus (NEB), taking place on 11-12 March 2026 in Brussels and Genk (Belgium). This two-day event will bring together stakeholders from across Europe to foster collaboration, inspiration, and partnership-building in the fields of energy-efficient buildings and the New European Bauhaus, with a strong focus on opportunities under Horizon Europe.
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
The ERRIN Year in Review 2025 is out
The ERRIN Year in Review 2025 is out! In this annual report, we showcase some key highlights strong policy influence, strategic project engagement and reinforced collaboration across Europe’s regional innovation ecosystems..
OECD and European Commission launch call to strengthen community-led action in cross-border regions
The OECD and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) have launched a new call for applications under the IMPACT project, a pilot initiative designed to reinforce community-led local development (CLLD) in cross-border regions. The deadline to apply is 10 April 2026.
ERRIN’s 2026 Annual Work Plans are out
We are excited to launch ERRIN's Annual Work Plans for 2026, outlining the upcoming activities and priorities of ERRIN's Working Groups and highlighting how members can actively engage in ERRIN’s activities throughout the year. A dynamic and strategically important year lies ahead. From policy dialogues and project development to mutual learning and strategic partnerships, the plans outline a rich and ambitious agenda for 2026.
ERRIN is looking for a Communications and Policy Manager
ERRIN is looking for a Communications and Policy Manager to join its Secretariat! This role is for you if you thrive on turning complex EU policy into clear, engaging and high-impact communication and are passionate for shaping narratives and messages. The deadline to apply is 20 February.
Applications open for the ekip Academy: Building open innovation ecosystems for Cultural and Creative Industries
The ekip Academy is inviting policy teams from across Europe to take part in a new hands-on training programme designed to strengthen innovation strategies that meaningfully integrate cultural and creative industries (CCIs) into broader cross-sector innovation ecosystems. The deadline for applications is 28 February.
Kicking off the work of ERRIN’s Management Board in 2026
On 29 January, the ERRIN Management Board launched its activities in 2026, welcoming two new members, electing new Co-Chairs and a Treasurer, and approving the ERRIN Cluster Annual Work Plans for this year.
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Latest Updates
- By Maria Bostrom
The ERRIN Year in Review 2025 is out
The ERRIN Year in Review 2025 is out! In this annual report, we showcase some key highlights strong policy influence, strategic project engagement and reinforced collaboration across Europe’s regional innovation ecosystems..
- By Zoé Thomazeau
OECD and European Commission launch call to strengthen community-led action in cross-border regions
The OECD and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) have launched a new call for applications under the IMPACT project, a pilot initiative designed to reinforce community-led local development (CLLD) in cross-border regions. The deadline to apply is 10 April 2026.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN’s 2026 Annual Work Plans are out
We are excited to launch ERRIN's Annual Work Plans for 2026, outlining the upcoming activities and priorities of ERRIN's Working Groups and highlighting how members can actively engage in ERRIN’s activities throughout the year. A dynamic and strategically important year lies ahead. From policy dialogues and project development to mutual learning and strategic partnerships, the plans outline a rich and ambitious agenda for 2026.
- By Teresa Vio
ERRIN is looking for a Communications and Policy Manager
ERRIN is looking for a Communications and Policy Manager to join its Secretariat! This role is for you if you thrive on turning complex EU policy into clear, engaging and high-impact communication and are passionate for shaping narratives and messages. The deadline to apply is 20 February.
- By Astrid Hannes
Call for member inputs: shape the Skills for Competitiveness Working Group meeting
For the meeting of ERRIN’s Science and Education for Society Working Group 'Skills for Competitiveness: how to address skills shortages in Europe’s regions?' we invite ERRIN members to share their experience and inputs on key challenges regarding skills supply, upskilling and reskilling faced for strategic sectors and others in their regional innovation ecosystems. We encourage contributions from regional and local authorities, VET providers, universities, SME's and industry. Deadline for sending in your inputs is 24 February EOB.
- By Anett Ruszanov
Call for good practice: smart city strategy action plan
Birmingham would like to connect with other Europe-leader smart cities who have good practices to share on the implementation tools, activities and indicators for their high-level smart city strategy