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-ICT WG Meeting: Digital transformation of healthcare
The digital transformation of health and care services is of central interest to a large number of ERRIN members. Areas of interest include Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health, the implementation
ERRIN’s Circular Economy event: opportunities and challenges for members
ERRIN is organising its 'Circular Economy event: opportunities and challenges for members', taking place in person in Brussels on 21 October 2025 from 9:00 to 12:00.The event is organised by ERRIN's
Previous 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 published in March 2025 the Union of Skills communication as one of the new initiatives for its first 100 days. This
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. As the
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’
WG Related Events
ERRIN’s Circular Economy event: opportunities and challenges for members
ERRIN is organising its 'Circular Economy event: opportunities and challenges for members', taking place in person in Brussels on 21 October 2025 from 9:00 to 12:00. More information, call for regional examples and registration will be available in September. Please save the date.
Health-ICT WG Meeting: Digital transformation of healthcare
ERRIN’s Health and ICT Working Group are organising a joint knowledge-sharing session. It will focus on showcasing innovative practices from regions and cities that may serve as inspiration, exploring the policy landscape around digital health, healthy ageing and prevention and providing insight into relevant digital funding opportunities for local and regional actors.
ERRIN Intro Coffee
The ERRIN Secretariat is pleased to invite you to the upcoming ERRIN Intro Coffee, which will take place in person on 10 October 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!
TOGETHER4HEALTH: Achieving sustainability in health care and beyond
TOGETHER4HEALTH focuses on rethinking healthcare with a holistic 360-degree approach. The conference features keynotes and panel debates on transforming future healthcare systems, accelerating research and innovation, and developing new business models.
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.
Exploring the uptake of Artificial Intelligence in regional healthcare systems
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, personalizing treatments, improving operational efficiency and supporting public health initiatives. Across Europe, adoption levels vary significantly due to differences in infrastructure, regulation, investment and digital readiness. This event seeks to explore the regional uptake of AI in healthcare, highlight good practices and identify opportunities for collaboration and policy alignment.
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 & 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
Have Your Say on the European Innovation Act: Call for Evidence & Public Consultation now open
The European Commission has launched both a Call for Evidence and a Public Consultation for the forthcoming European Innovation Act, a flagship initiative aiming to address the key challenges faced by all innovative companies in the EU in order to close the innovation gap between the EU and its global competitors. The feedback period is now open and will run from 8 July to 3 October 2025. ERRIN encourages all members to engage with this important initiative and submit your views through the Commission’s Have Your Say portal.
Looking for a consortium for the call 'Transnational Actions on Asylum, Migration and Integration 2025'
Azienda USL Toscana Centro is looking for a consortium for the call 'Transnational Actions on Asylum, Migration and Integration 2025'. The aim of the project is to create tools to inform migrants about their health rights and the use healthcare services.
ERRIN in conversation with Commissioner Zaharieva on strengthening regional R&I ecosystems
Following our extensive and ongoing advocacy for a place-based dimension and ecosystem approach in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and 10th Framework Programme (FP10), ERRIN was pleased to meet with Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, responsible for Research, Innovation and Startups. With the Commission's proposal for the next budget period just around the corner, ERRIN welcomed the opportunity to share insights, gathered from our 120+ regional ecosystems, on how the EU can create the right conditions for R&I to thrive for a competitive Europe post-2027.
The Fundació Universitària Balmes (UVic-UCC) is seeking partners to join the call HORIZON-CL2-2025-02-TRANSFO-04-two-stage
The Fundació Universitària Balmes (UVic-UCC) is seeking partners to join the call HORIZON-CL2-2025-02-TRANSFO-04-two-stage. The PARENTS project explores how the intersection of parenthood, gender, and labor market dynamics contributes to structural socio-economic inequalities in contemporary Europe.
ERRIN's Spring Annual General Meeting 2025 focusing on the territorial dimension of the EU’s research and innovation funding landscape post-2027
On June 17, ERRIN members and regional stakeholders from across Europe gathered in Brussels for the network's Spring Annual General Meeting (AGM) – an opportunity to take stock of recent achievements, reaffirm shared priorities and engage in timely discussions on the territorial dimension of the EU’s research and innovation funding landscape post-2027. This year's AGM was generously hosted by Wielkopolska Region, Emilia-Romagna Region, the Representation of the State of Hessen to the EU and Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region and strategically held in connection to the Smart Specialisation Community of…
Enhancing shared decision making through artificial intelligence
The Center for Shared Decision Making, Denmark is committed to improving patient-centered care by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into shared decision making (SDM). We are looking for partners to work together on Horizon Europe Cluster 1 calls.
Latest Updates
- By Kyle Galea
Health WG: Call For Two New Co-Leaders
The ERRIN Health Working Group is seeking two new Brussels-based co-leaders to help steer its 2025 agenda (and beyond) alongside existing leaders. New co-leaders will help organise meetings, support project development, follow policy developments and represent the Working Group at events, with expressions of interest due by 31 August 2025.
- By Maria Bostrom
Have Your Say on the European Innovation Act: Call for Evidence & Public Consultation now open
The European Commission has launched both a Call for Evidence and a Public Consultation for the forthcoming European Innovation Act, a flagship initiative aiming to address the key challenges faced by all innovative companies in the EU in order to close the innovation gap between the EU and its global competitors. The feedback period is now open and will run from 8 July to 3 October 2025. ERRIN encourages all members to engage with this important initiative and submit your views through the Commission’s Have Your Say portal.
- By Antonella Pollazzi
Looking for a consortium for the call 'Transnational Actions on Asylum, Migration and Integration 2025'
Azienda USL Toscana Centro is looking for a consortium for the call 'Transnational Actions on Asylum, Migration and Integration 2025'. The aim of the project is to create tools to inform migrants about their health rights and the use healthcare services.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN in conversation with Commissioner Zaharieva on strengthening regional R&I ecosystems
Following our extensive and ongoing advocacy for a place-based dimension and ecosystem approach in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and 10th Framework Programme (FP10), ERRIN was pleased to meet with Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, responsible for Research, Innovation and Startups. With the Commission's proposal for the next budget period just around the corner, ERRIN welcomed the opportunity to share insights, gathered from our 120+ regional ecosystems, on how the EU can create the right conditions for R&I to thrive for a competitive Europe post-2027.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN's Spring Annual General Meeting 2025 focusing on the territorial dimension of the EU’s research and innovation funding landscape post-2027
On June 17, ERRIN members and regional stakeholders from across Europe gathered in Brussels for the network's Spring Annual General Meeting (AGM) – an opportunity to take stock of recent achievements, reaffirm shared priorities and engage in timely discussions on the territorial dimension of the EU’s research and innovation funding landscape post-2027. This year's AGM was generously hosted by Wielkopolska Region, Emilia-Romagna Region, the Representation of the State of Hessen to the EU and Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region and strategically held in connection to the Smart Specialisation Community of Practice (S3 CoP) 2025 Conference, organised the following day in Brussels.
- By Mireia Canals-Botines
The Fundació Universitària Balmes (UVic-UCC) is seeking partners to join the call HORIZON-CL2-2025-02-TRANSFO-04-two-stage
The Fundació Universitària Balmes (UVic-UCC) is seeking partners to join the call HORIZON-CL2-2025-02-TRANSFO-04-two-stage. The PARENTS project explores how the intersection of parenthood, gender, and labor market dynamics contributes to structural socio-economic inequalities in contemporary Europe.