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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Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027
The topic of widening gathers high attention in the discussions around the next European Framework Programme for R&I, raising questions with the potential to influence not only the Widening sub-
Skills in the health sector: Health WG
The Health Working Group meeting will update colleagues on the European Commission’s initiatives linked to staff and skills shortages and training and up-skilling of the health workforce, exploring
Policy WG meeting: Role of EU Missions in FP10
ERRIN has been closely involved in the design and implementation of the EU Missions since their inception. Missions remain one of the network's priorities and were one of the four main areas of focus
WG Related Events
Cluster 1 Health - Horizon Europe Brokerage Event 2023
The European action HNN3.0, together with the European Commission, Enterprise Europe Network and NCP WideraNet is organizing the next Horizon Europe Brokerage Event on the 2023 Cluster 1 Health and Mission Cancer calls for proposals on 20 January from 09:30-17:00.
Health WG meeting: The 2023 EU Health Agenda
This Health WG meeting will provide an overview of the EU 2023 agenda for health, as well as a networking opportunity to start the year. The meeting will take place from 16:00- 18:00 on 19 January 2023 at the ERRIN offices, Rue du Luxembourg 3 (8th floor), 1000 Brussels.
Horizon Europe info day - Cluster 1
The Horizon Europe info day - Cluster 1 (Health) will take place online on 19 January from 09:00-17:00.
Horizon Europe info days - EU Missions
On 17 and 18 January, the European Commission is organising the info days dedicated to EU Missions calls 2023.
ERRIN Autumn Annual General Meeting 2022
ERRIN's Autumn Annual General Meeting will be held this year on 8 December from 14:30-18:15 CET followed by networking drinks from 18:15 CET. In addition to discussing formal issues and offering an opportunity to network, the event will feature a working session around the European Year of Skills.
2nd European Mission Network (EMiN) meeting- Making missions work - How to involve regions in the mission implementation process?
Following the Mutal Learning Event, organised jointly by TRAMI (Transnational Cooperation on the Missions Approach) and ERRIN in October, the 2nd European Mission Network (EMiN) meeting Making missions work - How to involve regions in the mission implementation process? is taking place online on 7 December 14:00-16:00.
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
Management Board elections 2023 – results
Following the call for nominations for ERRIN Management Board held between 20 September and 5 October, we are happy to announce the nominated Management Board members. The five nominees will be approved as new Management Board members at the ERRIN Extraordinary General Meeting on 16 November.
Shape ERRIN's agenda 2024 - Annual Member Survey
In view of the annual strategy workshops that we will organise with all the Working Group (WG) and Task Force (TF) leaders in the second half of November, all members are invited to provide input on priorities, topics, and activities that should be addressed in 2024. The input can be provided by 31 October 2023.
169 country actions in support of the New European Innovation Agenda
On 19 September 2023, the European Commission published the list of actions that Member States and Associated Countries to Horizon Europe are so far undertaking or planning to undertake in support of one or more of the five flagships of the New European Innovation Agenda, including Flagship 3 closely followed by ERRIN. 20 countries have so far reported 169 actions in total, with their scope ranging from regional, through national to European.
Management Board elections 2023 – call for nominations launched!
Every year ERRIN holds elections for the Management Board. Becoming a member of the Board offers a great opportunity to develop ERRIN further and strategically lead the network’s activities. You can put forward your candidature for this year’s elections until 5 October.
Open call for technical assistance: Harnessing talent, empower regions
Until 20 October 2023, 46 regions that have been identified as facing a sharp working-age population decline, in combination with a low and stagnating share of people with tertiary education and brain drain can apply for an open call for technical assistance under the Talent Booster Mechanism.
Regional Innovation Valleys: interest so far & matchmaking map
On 6 September, the European Commission published a matchmaking map showcasing European regions that have so far expressed their interest to become a Regional Innovation Valley (RIV) by applying to the call for Expression of Interest launched in March 2023. The call for EoI is still open for new submissions until 18 September 2023.
Latest Updates
- By Hilary Webb
ERRIN is looking for a Project & Communications Assistant (traineeship)
ERRIN is looking for a new trainee! The Project and Communications Assistant will have the opportunity to participate in the daily work of the organisation by carrying out communications tasks and by assisting colleagues working on projects. The deadline to apply is 14 February.
- By Hilary Webb
ERRIN is looking for a Project & Policy Manager (Deadline: 14 February)
ERRIN is looking for a new Project and Policy Manager to join its Secretariat! The successful candidate will work to ensure the delivery of ERRIN’s project portfolio and synergies between project planning and delivery within the ERRIN thematic working groups. The deadline to apply is 14 February.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
Looking for a consortium for the Cancer Mission - HORIZON-MISS-2021-CANCER-02-02
Already involved in previous Horizon 2020 projects, the multidisplinary unit of research SPHERE (University of Nantes) is seeking to join a consortium where it could offer its expertise in psychometrics. In this respect, SPHERE has identified the Mission Cancer call regarding quality of life and patient preference measures for cancer patients and survivors.
- By Hilary Webb
Innovative Health Initative partnership launches & adopts SRIA
The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) officially launched this week and approved its Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA). IHI also launched a call for scientific and health experts to join its advisory panel - apply by 21 February.
- By Hilary Webb
Call for new members of the Scientific Committee of the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking
The Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking, a Horizon Europe initiative between the European Union and the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership, is currently looking for Expressions of Interest to join its Scientific Committee.
- By Hilary Webb
2022 EU4Health Work Programme adopted
The European Commission has adopted the 2022 EU4Health Work Programme, which will invest over €835 million in building stronger, more resilient health systems.