Design & Creativity Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of Design & Creativity Working Group.
Design & Creativity
The Design & Creativity WG aims to raise awareness of design and creativity as tools and drivers for innovation in different sectors and across Europe. Our objectives are the following: To present challenges; especially in relation to sectors that do not yet work with design (thinking) and creativity; to showcase the importance of design & creativity through good examples and concrete cases; to create a strong and vital community among our stakeholders across Europe through a bottom-up approach; to connect designers, thinkers, business, policy and society interested in finding common solutions for different challenges and to create opportunities for the WG members to develop project proposals, share their ideas, stories and ongoing activities with the EU community.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Project Development Session: Culture & Creativity Cluster
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
EU Design Day 2025
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
Policies and Practices for successful NEB implementation: learnings from local stakeholders
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Task Force, in cooperation with the North-East Romania Regional Development Agency, is organising a meeting on the topic 'Policies and Practices for successful NEB
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Culture and Creativity Cluster – 2025 kick-off meeting
To kick off 2025 activities, ERRIN’s Culture and Creative Industries Cluster is organising its breakfast meeting on 4 March from 09:00 to 11:30 at the ERRIN premises. The meeting will start with a
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Cultural Heritage & Tourism/ICT WG meeting: Unlocking the Power of AI for Cultural Heritage
The Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group, in collaboration with the ICT Working Group, is organising a meeting for ERRIN members to explore the transformative potential of Artificial
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
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.
UnILiON brokerage event on Horizon Europe CL2 Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
The aim of this UnILiON 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 Cluster 2, with a deadline of 2025.
Info Days: EU Missions calls 2025
The European Commission will host online Info Days on 22–23 May 2025 to present the 2025 calls for proposals under the EU Missions Work Programme of Horizon Europe.
EU Design Day 2025
The 13th edition of EU Design Day will take place in Brussels on 21 May 2025, back-to-back with the project development session enabling active participation of regional actors. This event aims at gathering key stakeholders from the design and creativity sectors for a networking opportunity while being inspired by insightful initiatives and projects. This year's topic is: Which skills, technologies, and new approaches for resilient CCIs in a changing world? Today is already Tomorrow!
Project Development Session: Culture & Creativity Cluster
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. The session targets stakeholders and practitioners in the CCI sector located in the regions, supported by their Brussels-based representatives. Express your interest by 18 April.
Empowering a Competitive Union: from InvestEU to the European Competitiveness Fund
On 12 May 2025, Brussels will host the 2nd InvestEU high-level event, focusing on the future European Competitiveness Fund and InvestEU's role in boosting innovation, decarbonisation and the social sector. The conference will open with a high-level session with Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, alongside other key figures, to outline the EU’s investment agenda.
EU Design Days 2025
The only Brussels-based event dedicated to European Design. Check more information here.
WG Related Content
City-to-City exchange - urban regeneration
The municipality of Emmen in the Northern Netherlands is looking for (two) peer cities that would provide some best practices and inspiration regarding urban regeneration. The city has indeed an old zoo park, called Rensenpark, which they would like to sustainably transform, making it more climate adaptative and turning it into a useful and dynamic social place for the inhabitants.
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…
Pre-publication of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programmes
The European Commission has published the draft version of the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme, outlining €7.2 billion in funding for research and innovation projects across the EU. The 2025 programme includes a notable shift toward competitiveness, supporting technologies critical to Europe's clean energy and digital transitions. This includes funding aligned with the proposed Clean Industrial Deal, reinforcing the EU’s net-zero ambitions.
ERRIN's Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group tackles climate change through heritage-led action
On 30 April 2025, ERRIN's Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group organised an event to explore how cultural heritage can contribute to addressing climate change. The session covered the international, national and EU perspectives on integrating heritage into climate strategies, while also highlighting regional initiatives such as local energy renovation, flood management and restoration projects.
Open call: Ambassadors of Good Practice on regeneration of non-urban areas through Culture and Creativity
Creative FLIP is launching an Open call for Ambassadors of Good Practice Programme, enabling exchange on how local communities are revitalised through arts and culture. This Peer Learning fosters exchange opportunities for the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) and local/regional authorities in non-urban areas.
European Cultural Compass – ERRIN took part in the first consultation with the civil sector
On 20 March 2025, the European Commission organised the first consultation with the cultural stakeholders on the upcoming Cultural Compass – the future overarching strategic framework for the cultural and creative sectors in Europe. ERRIN took part in the discussion hosted by Commissioner Glenn Micallef, together with over 50 CCS organisations, representing voices of the regional and local stakeholders.
WG Related Content
City-to-City exchange - urban regeneration
The municipality of Emmen in the Northern Netherlands is looking for (two) peer cities that would provide some best practices and inspiration regarding urban regeneration. The city has indeed an old zoo park, called Rensenpark, which they would like to sustainably transform, making it more climate adaptative and turning it into a useful and dynamic social place for the inhabitants.
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…
Pre-publication of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programmes
The European Commission has published the draft version of the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme, outlining €7.2 billion in funding for research and innovation projects across the EU. The 2025 programme includes a notable shift toward competitiveness, supporting technologies critical to Europe's clean energy and digital transitions. This includes funding aligned with the proposed Clean Industrial Deal, reinforcing the EU’s net-zero ambitions.
ERRIN's Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group tackles climate change through heritage-led action
On 30 April 2025, ERRIN's Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group organised an event to explore how cultural heritage can contribute to addressing climate change. The session covered the international, national and EU perspectives on integrating heritage into climate strategies, while also highlighting regional initiatives such as local energy renovation, flood management and restoration projects.
Open call: Ambassadors of Good Practice on regeneration of non-urban areas through Culture and Creativity
Creative FLIP is launching an Open call for Ambassadors of Good Practice Programme, enabling exchange on how local communities are revitalised through arts and culture. This Peer Learning fosters exchange opportunities for the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) and local/regional authorities in non-urban areas.
European Cultural Compass – ERRIN took part in the first consultation with the civil sector
On 20 March 2025, the European Commission organised the first consultation with the cultural stakeholders on the upcoming Cultural Compass – the future overarching strategic framework for the cultural and creative sectors in Europe. ERRIN took part in the discussion hosted by Commissioner Glenn Micallef, together with over 50 CCS organisations, representing voices of the regional and local stakeholders.
Latest Updates
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
City-to-City exchange - urban regeneration
The municipality of Emmen in the Northern Netherlands is looking for (two) peer cities that would provide some best practices and inspiration regarding urban regeneration. The city has indeed an old zoo park, called Rensenpark, which they would like to sustainably transform, making it more climate adaptative and turning it into a useful and dynamic social place for the inhabitants.
- By Angèle Liaigre
City-to-City exchange - urban regeneration
The municipality of Emmen in the Northern Netherlands is looking for (two) peer cities that would provide some best practices and inspiration regarding urban regeneration. The city has indeed an old zoo park, called Rensenpark, which they would like to sustainably transform, making it more climate adaptative and turning it into a useful and dynamic social place for the inhabitants.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
Pre-publication of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programmes
The European Commission has published the draft version of the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme, outlining €7.2 billion in funding for research and innovation projects across the EU. The 2025 programme includes a notable shift toward competitiveness, supporting technologies critical to Europe's clean energy and digital transitions. This includes funding aligned with the proposed Clean Industrial Deal, reinforcing the EU’s net-zero ambitions.
- By Maria Bostrom
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 national plans and a centralised Competitiveness Fund, in line with ERRIN's stance.
- By Dubravka Jurišić
ERRIN's Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group tackles climate change through heritage-led action
On 30 April 2025, ERRIN's Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group organised an event to explore how cultural heritage can contribute to addressing climate change. The session covered the international, national and EU perspectives on integrating heritage into climate strategies, while also highlighting regional initiatives such as local energy renovation, flood management and restoration projects.
- By Dubravka Jurišić
Open call: Ambassadors of Good Practice on regeneration of non-urban areas through Culture and Creativity
Creative FLIP is launching an Open call for Ambassadors of Good Practice Programme, enabling exchange on how local communities are revitalised through arts and culture. This Peer Learning fosters exchange opportunities for the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) and local/regional authorities in non-urban areas.