Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of Health Working Group.
Health
ERRIN’s Health Working Group (WG) supports members with early intelligence and regular updates about EU-level health policy-related issues, regulations, EU programmes and their funding opportunities. Creating opportunities for interregional cooperation in the Health area is one of the WG’s main objectives. The WG is also a vehicle for networking, profile raising and promoting good practices and projects among health stakeholders in the ERRIN regions.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Health WG meeting on the role of regions in the Cancer Mission
In spring 2024, ERRIN’s Health WG organised a meeting jointly with EUREGHA, the European network of regional and local health authorities, on the role of regions in the Cancer Mission. The meeting
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
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
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’
ERRIN Health WG Kick-Off Meeting - The 2025 EU Health Policy Agenda
The ERRIN Health Working Group traditional kick-off meeting in the presence of DG SANTE took place on 30 January from 15:00-17:00 at the ERRIN offices. Marta Moya Díaz, Head of Unit Inter-
Health WG meeting: Innovation procurement in health
This meeting will focus on innovation procurement in health, how regions are currently using the EU support available through Horizon Europe and how this support might evolve in the future. We will
WG Related Events
Save the date: European Research and Innovation Days 2025
Save the date for the European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025, taking place 16-19 September in Brussels. The European Commission’s flagship research and innovation event will bring together policymakers, researchers, business leaders and innovation experts to discuss how research and innovation drive Europe’s competitiveness, sustainability and industrial leadership.
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 launced the Union of Skills as one of the new initiatives for its first 100 days. This meeting will inform the membership about the key aspects of the Union of Skills. Additionally, the event aims to provide insights into the regional dimension in this initiative and the reorientation for the skills funding that is envisaged.
Health WG meeting on the role of regions in the Cancer Mission
In spring 2024, ERRIN’s Health WG organised a meeting jointly with the EUREGHA network to explore the role of regions in the Cancer Mission. As the implementation of the Cancer Mission progresses, the Health WG and EUREGHA will follow up with another meeting on the Cancer Mission to delve deeper into the concrete opportunities for regional engagement in the Cancer Mission and the ECHoS project supporting the implementation of Cancer Mission Hubs.
Info Day: Horizon Europe Cluster 1 'Health' calls 2025
The European Commission will host an online Info Day on 22 May 2025 to to inform (potential) applicants about the topics included in the Cluster 1 'Health' work programme 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.
1st European Cancer Mission Fair
The inaugural European Cancer Mission Fair, an event organised by ECHoS project, in collaboration with the European Commission, will take place in Warsaw (Poland) from 20 to 22 May 2025. The first National Cancer Mission Hub (NCMH) in Europe will be launched, marking an important milestone in the implementation of the EU Cancer Mission, an initiative under the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. In the coming years NCMHs will be created in multiple countries to engage stakeholders from both public and private sectors in collaborative initiatives and dialogues on cancer.
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 & EUREGHA joint statement on Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer
Please find attached ERRIN and the network of European Regional and Local Health Authorities (EUREGHA)'s joint statement on the Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer.
Draft statement on Cancer Mission
Further to the Health WG meeting on the Cancer Mission, EUREGHA and ERRIN have decided to address the Cancer Mission Board with a statement to emphasise the role of regions in this mission.
WG Related Content
Partnerships and ideas taking shape at ERRIN’s Regional Innovation Valleys matchmaking event
On 10 April 2025, the ERRIN Policy and Smart Specialisation (S3) Working Groups organised a matchmaking event in anticipation of the two upcoming Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs) calls under Horizon Europe to support members to prepare for applying. The event brought together over 50 regional and local stakeholders, offering a valuable platform for experience sharing, exploring proposal ideas and early-stage matchmaking.
Aix Marseillle University Coordinator looking for partners in Health (Dysbiosis or bacterial vaginosis)
Aix Marseillle University Coordinator is looking for partners in Health (Dysbiosis or bacterial vaginosis) to join a consortium for a proposal under the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Health calls.
ERRIN Paper Series: ‘Towards a better framework for a stronger role of regional and local ecosystems in the European Partnerships'
ERRIN is pleased to present its latest position paper on European Partnerships. This is the fourth publication in ERRIN's Towards the 10th Framework Programme paper series, providing analysis and recommendations to strengthen the role of regional and local R&I ecosystems in European Partnerships.
ERRIN is looking for a Project and Policy Manager (digital transformation and health)
The ERRIN Secretariat is looking for a new colleague to work on a range of activities linked to the regional dimension of digital transformation and health. The successful candidate will contribute to the Living-in.EU project and facilitate ERRIN's ICT and Health Clusters. The deadline to apply is 11 April.
New opportunities for health research as European Health Data Space enters into force
The new Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU and will enter into force on 26 March. The regulation is an important part of the EU’s efforts to build a secure and efficient digital health ecosystem as part of the European data strategy, both in terms of allowing patient access to health records across national borders within the EU (primary use), and strengthening the re-use of health data in anonymised or pseudonymised form for research, innovation, public health and policymaking (secondary use).
Clean Industrial Deal: A new European roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation
On 26 February, the European Commission launched the Clean Industrial Deal, a major initiative aimed at strengthening European industry by combining climate action with competitiveness. This ambitious roadmap addresses critical challenges such as high energy costs, global competition and the need for industrial decarbonisation, setting out a clear trajectory for sustainable and resilient production across Europe.
Latest Updates
- By Maria Bostrom
Partnerships and ideas taking shape at ERRIN’s Regional Innovation Valleys matchmaking event
On 10 April 2025, the ERRIN Policy and Smart Specialisation (S3) Working Groups organised a matchmaking event in anticipation of the two upcoming Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs) calls under Horizon Europe to support members to prepare for applying. The event brought together over 50 regional and local stakeholders, offering a valuable platform for experience sharing, exploring proposal ideas and early-stage matchmaking.
- By Karl Stoeckel
Aix Marseillle University Coordinator looking for partners in Health (Dysbiosis or bacterial vaginosis)
Aix Marseillle University Coordinator is looking for partners in Health (Dysbiosis or bacterial vaginosis) to join a consortium for a proposal under the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Health calls.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN Paper Series: ‘Towards a better framework for a stronger role of regional and local ecosystems in the European Partnerships'
ERRIN is pleased to present its latest position paper on European Partnerships. This is the fourth publication in ERRIN's Towards the 10th Framework Programme paper series, providing analysis and recommendations to strengthen the role of regional and local R&I ecosystems in European Partnerships.
- By Teresa Vio
ERRIN is looking for a Project and Policy Manager (digital transformation and health)
The ERRIN Secretariat is looking for a new colleague to work on a range of activities linked to the regional dimension of digital transformation and health. The successful candidate will contribute to the Living-in.EU project and facilitate ERRIN's ICT and Health Clusters. The deadline to apply is 11 April.
- By jessica mitchell
Hosting MSCA PF - call for AI and Data Science candidates
Coventry University is excited to invite talented AI and Data Science researchers to join the thriving community through the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship. As a host institution, Coventry University provides structured support to help researchers develop strong application proposals for this year’s MSCA call, closing on 10 September 2025.
- By Maria Bostrom
New opportunities for health research as European Health Data Space enters into force
The new Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU and will enter into force on 26 March. The regulation is an important part of the EU’s efforts to build a secure and efficient digital health ecosystem as part of the European data strategy, both in terms of allowing patient access to health records across national borders within the EU (primary use), and strengthening the re-use of health data in anonymised or pseudonymised form for research, innovation, public health and policymaking (secondary use).