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.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Science & Education for Society WG Meeting: Towards a Union of Skills: what can regions expect?
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
Blue economy WG: Revitalising our seas and waters: how to address nutrient run-offs?
Nutrient runoff from terrestrial and agricultural grounds poses a severe threat to aquatic ecosystems all over Europe. Excessive amounts of phosphorus and nitrogen flowing into water bodies lead to
Blue economy WG: The Competitiveness in Europe’s Maritime Industry
The next years the EU’s agenda will be all about competitiveness. One crucial sector which hasn’t been mentioned enough yet will be the blue economy. Therefore, this event shall look into the
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Project Development Session: Natural Resources and Adaptation Cluster
The Bioeconomy and Blue Economy Working Groups and the Climate Adaptation Task Force are hosting a project development session on the Horizon Europe Cluster 6, Mission Soil, Mission Adaptation,
Regional Innovation Valleys: lessons learned and next calls
This joint Policy and Smart Specialisation Working Group meeting will focus on two upcoming calls for proposals on ‘Implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys’
Update of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy - Bioeconomy WG meeting
ERRIN’s Bioeconomy Working Group is organising an in-person meeting on 14 March 2025 from 9:30 to 12:00 to discuss the upcoming update of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and its implications for European
WG Related Events
SOILL project webinar: Mission Soil 2025 Funding Opportunities & Application Proposal Guidance
The SOILL project, in which ERRIN is a partner, is organising a series of webinar to support applicants responding to the Mission Soil 2025 call topics. The webinars will feature representatives from DG AGRI and the Research Executive Agency (REA), who will present the upcoming funding opportunities for establishing Soil Health Living Labs (LLs). Participants will gain a clear understanding of the key elements needed to build a competitive proposal, with a particular focus on the 2025 call topics.
ERRIN Spring Annual General Meeting 2025
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).
Building a fair green transition - annual conference by V4 R&I offices in 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!
Workshop on Citizen Engagement approaches across EU Missions, Horizon Europe Clusters and Policies
NCP4Missions is organising an online workshop focusing on how citizen engagement is addressed across the five EU Missions, Horizon Europe Clusters and related EU policies. Taking place on 6 June 2025, this interactive session is designed to support applicants in strengthening participatory approaches within Mission-oriented projects.
Bio-based Public Procurement Training
The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of the Catalan Government and the Bioregions Facility are co-organising a bio-based public procurement training for policy makers and public procurement officers and managers at different geographic levels. The training course takes place on 4 June 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Online Info session: Regional Innovation Valleys & Preparatory Action - 2025 calls for proposals
On 3 June 2025, the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency is organising an informative webinar about the Horizon Europe Calls 'Implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys', 'Implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys in widening countries' and 'Preparatory action for setting up joint programmes among innovation ecosystems actors'. The calls will open on May 15.
WG Documents
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…
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
Info Session on Pathways2Resilience Second Open Call: Funding Opportunity for Regions
P2R Second Open Call is now open, apply to become part of the programme and receive sub-grants of up to €210,000, as well as the project's capacity building services. ERRIN Adaptation Task Force's info session (online) will support you in learning more about the project, the call, and present feedback from regions part of the P2R.
Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programmes are out: Express your interest on ERRIN’s Project Development Tool
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.
Register now: ERRIN Spring Annual General Meeting 2025
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 2nd Pathways2Resilience Call Now Open
The Pathways2Resilience programme – the flagship initiative of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change – launched its Second Call for funding on the 15 May 2025. With €21 million in sub-grants available across two open calls, the programme supports over 100 European regions and communities in co-designing locally led pathways to a climate-resilient future.
Shaping the future of EU’s long-term budget post-2027
This week marked an important step in shaping the EU’s next long-term budget. On 6 May, the European Commission’s public consultations on the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) closed. ERRIN submitted responses to three key consultations, grounded in extensive work with our members and outlined in 10 key messages calling for a place-based, ecosystem-driven approach in the future EU R&I funding. The following day, the European Parliament adopted its own initiative report on the future MFF, clearly rejecting elements of the Commission’s direction – notably the proposed single…
LIFE Calls for proposals 2025
On 24 April 2025, the EU LIFE Programme launched the 2025 Calls for Proposals. The LIFE programme is the EU’s flagship funding instrument for environment and climate action. These calls represent a valuable opportunity for organisations working on environmental and climate projects to secure funding.
Latest Updates
- By Ewa Chomicz
EU regions and cities: Apply to join the IURC Programme 2025-2027 by 30 June
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.
- By Astrid Hannes
Open call: start your circular twinning journey with the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative
The CCRI Communities of Practice, in which ERRIN is a partner, has launched a call for the new CCRI twinning Programme. Cities and regions will be matched with their peers that have a similar level of circular economy advancement and focus area. Together, they will explore solutions, share experiences and learn from each other’s good practices and challenges. Deadline for applications is 27 June.
- By Inès Moualil
CO-WATERS: Empowering waterfront regions to achieve the EU Mission Ocean and Waters goals
ERRIN is a partner in the newly launched Horizon Europe project CO-WATERS, supporting waterfront cities, regions and islands in achieving the EU Mission Ocean and Waters objectives. The project will build a strong coalition, offer tailored support services, and pilot a Mission Label to recognise local efforts. ERRIN leads work on stakeholder engagement, governance development and ensures active participation of regional actors throughout the project.
- By Inès Moualil
News from EU Blue Policies: the Water Resilience Strategy and the Ocean Pact are out
The Commission has adopted two major strategies for water and ocean resilience (the Water Resilience Strategy and the Ocean Pact). This article outlines the key priorities, governance mechanisms, and upcoming opportunities for regions, sea basin actors, and the R&I community.
- By Pernille Dago
The Port of Esbjerg is interested in joining a consortium on HORIZON-MISS-2025-03-OCEAN-05: Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports
The Port of Esbjerg is interested in joining a consortium on HORIZON-MISS-2025-03-OCEAN-05: Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports The Port wishes to represent The Baltic and North Sea basin, as one of the [8] waterfront cities and ports to pilot different solutions.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
Launch of the SOILL Hub and additional support for the Mission Soil Living Labs applicants
The SOILL project, in which ERRIN is a partner, has officially launched the SOILL Hub. The project is supporting all stakeholders interested in soil health topics, as well as potential applicants to the Mission Soil Living Labs calls with a wide range of tools and activities. Learn more about these opportunities.