Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of Blue Growth Working Group.
Blue Economy
The Working Group focuses on the blue economy, covering research, innovation and policy initiatives in marine, maritime and water systems with the intention to support members´ activities within these fields. Sustainability, economic development, climate adaptation and digital challenges related to the ocean, seas and water sectors are key issues for the Working Group. The group aims to foster participation in European funding programmes and initiatives and to build partnerships between members.
ERRIN Contact
Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
ERRIN Natural Resources and Adaptation Cluster kick-off meeting
ERRIN Natural Resources and Adaptation Cluster is organising its kick-off meeting on 3 February from 14:30 to 17:00 (with networking drinks afterwards). This informal and interactive meeting will
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
The Nature Restoration Law: restoration of marine and freshwater ecosystems
With the Nature Restoration Law adopted this year by all EU Member States, the coming year will mark the start of early stages of implementation. Many of the law's objectives pertain to marine
Sustainable Food Systems: Funding instruments and upcoming opportunities for regional and local authorities
The Bioeconomy Working Group is organising an in-person information session on the funding instruments and collaboration opportunities offered at the European level on Sustainable Food Systems. The
SEFS Working Group meeting: Unlocking potential, regional perspectives on knowledge valorisation
In the 2022 Council Recommendation, knowledge valorisation is referred to as the process of creating social and economic value from knowledge by linking different areas and sectors and by
WG Related Events
Save the date: Info Day on the Clean Hydrogen Partnership 2025 calls
The Clean Hydrogen Partnership has announced an Info Day for the 2025 call for proposals, set to take place on 22 January 2025 in Brussels.
Roundtable discussion on how water recycling can contribute to water resilience in the EU
Småland Blekinge Halland South Sweden (SBHSS) and the Interreg South Baltic project WaterMan cordially invite you to the WaterMan Roundtable Discussion on the topic 'How can water recycling contribute to water resilience in humid regions of the EU? – State of play & further prospects', which will take place in the Renaissance Brussels Hotel in Brussels on 16 January, 9:30-12:00. Digital participation will also be possible.
Caring for Soils: Insights from EU Mission Soil Projects on Measurement, Monitoring, and Management
SOILL-Startup project, in which ERRIN is a partner, is organising the webinar 'Caring for Soils: Insights from EU Mission Soil Projects on Measurement, Monitoring, and Management' on 12 December from 10:00 to 12:00. The event, organised in the frame of the World Soil Day together with other EU Mission Soil projects, spotlights innovative and current solutions for soil measuring, monitoring, and managing, by showcasing efforts and contribution of the EU Mission Soil projects.
Opening up R&I Processes: Who to Engage, and How?
REINFORCING project is organising the workshop 'Opening up R&I Processes: Who to Engage, and How?". This crash course will explore strategies for aligning research and innovation (R&I) with societal needs through meaningful stakeholder engagement. This workshop provides practical tools and actionable insights to help researchers, innovators or professionals working in R&I to identify and collaborate with the right audiences, ensuring more inclusive and impactful outcomes.
PIONEER Alliance: Iuav and New Research Perspectives for European Cities
The Università Iuav di Venezia, in collaboration with the Veneto Region, is organising an event called 'PIONEER Alliance: New Perspectives for European Cities' which will take place in Brussels on December 10.
Workshop: 'The applicant approach towards Missions: Challenges, differences and peculiarities'
The NCP4Missions network is organising a workshop aiming to offer an interactive overview of the EU Missions, share applicant experiences and provide tools and insights to help participants prepare successful EU Mission proposals. The workshop will take place online on 6 December from 10:00 to 11:40.
WG Documents
ERRIN Year in review 2022
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
ERRIN input to the Ocean and Waters Mission Implementation Charter
The Blue Economy Working Group has prepared an input to the Ocean and Waters Mission Implementation Charter, which has been submitted to the Mission Secretariat.
ERRIN input paper on a future EU Algae Strategy
ERRIN's input paper on a potential EU Algae Strategy, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of such a strategy at a regional and local level.
ERRIN input to the future EU Algae Strategy - Draft
A drafting group has prepared a first version of the ERRIN input to the future EU Algae Strategy.
Blue Bioeconomy Forum - Roadmap for the blue bioeconomy
The Blue Bioeconomy Forum was set up in 2018 as a platform for entrepreneurs, researchers, government officials and other stakeholder to further develop the blue bioeconomy.
WG Related Content
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.
ERRIN's Autumn General Meeting 2024
On 5 December, ERRIN hosted its Autumn General Meeting, where members reflected on 2024’s accomplishments, endorsed the 2025 budget and welcomed four new Management Board members. The meeting provided a platform to celebrate achievements, discuss priorities for the year ahead, and prepare for a new EU political cycle.
SpongeWorks project: open call for regions to scale up innovative solutions for land and water management
The SpongeWork project, funded under the HORIZON-MISS-2023-CLIMA-OCEAN-SOIL-01-01 call, has opened a call for regions to scale up innovative solutions for land and water management. The deadline to apply is 31 January 2025.
Second CCRI Call for cities and regions: join the mentoring programme and receive tailored support for your circular economy transition journey
The Community of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), one of ERRIN's projects, is growing. The CCRI Knowlegde Hub has a second call open for cities and regions to join the mentoring programme and receive tailored support for their circular transition journey. The start of the mentoring programme for this second group of cities and regions is scheduled for September 2025.
Management Board elections 2024 – results
Following the call for nominations for ERRIN Management Board held between 3 and 17 October, we are happy to announce the nominated Management Board members. The four nominees will be approved as new Management Board members at the ERRIN Autumn General Meeting on 5 December.
Call for expression of interest: Clusters Meet Regions
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, invites national and regional authorities, cluster organisations, and economic development agencies to apply to host one of the 10 ‘Clusters Meet Regions’ workshops planned for 2025. The next deadline for making your application is 20 December 2024.
Latest Updates
- By Astrid Hannes
Call for Good Practices: Indicators and KPIs for Monitoring Regional Progress on Mission Ocean and Waters Objectives
The Blue Economy Working Group is calling for regional examples related to developing or using monitoring frameworks that help track progress toward achieving the Mission Ocean and Waters objectives in your territories. Examples of indicators and KPI's are of particular interest, and will provide ERRIN's Blue Economy Working Group leaders insights for an exchange with the EcoDaLLI project, which is developing such a framework for the EU Ocean and Waters Mission, taking place on 30 January.
- 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 Maria Bostrom
ERRIN's Autumn General Meeting 2024
On 5 December, ERRIN hosted its Autumn General Meeting, where members reflected on 2024’s accomplishments, endorsed the 2025 budget and welcomed four new Management Board members. The meeting provided a platform to celebrate achievements, discuss priorities for the year ahead, and prepare for a new EU political cycle.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
SpongeWorks project: open call for regions to scale up innovative solutions for land and water management
The SpongeWork project, funded under the HORIZON-MISS-2023-CLIMA-OCEAN-SOIL-01-01 call, has opened a call for regions to scale up innovative solutions for land and water management. The deadline to apply is 31 January 2025.
- By Astrid Hannes
Second CCRI Call for cities and regions: join the mentoring programme and receive tailored support for your circular economy transition journey
The Community of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), one of ERRIN's projects, is growing. The CCRI Knowlegde Hub has a second call open for cities and regions to join the mentoring programme and receive tailored support for their circular transition journey. The start of the mentoring programme for this second group of cities and regions is scheduled for September 2025.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
EU Bioeconomy Strategy Update: Call for members inputs
ERRIN Bioeconomy WG is looking for regional inputs on the EU Bioeconomy Strategy Update. Share your inputs by Friday 20 December to ensure your region’s voice shapes the future strategy.