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.
ERRIN Contact
Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
The 2026 EU Health Policy Agenda and Biotech Act I
This first session of the year will offer an opportunity for all ERRIN members of the Health Working Group to come together to network and jointly kick off the activities for 2026. Marta Moya
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Low Carbon Cluster and Policy WG meeting: Exploring the future European Competitiveness Fund
On 4 November (14:30 – 16:30), the three Working Groups under the Low Carbon Cluster (Energy and Climate Change WG, Transport WG, Smart Cities WG) and the Policy WG will co-organise a meeting
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 9:30 to 12:30, followed by a networking lunch.
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
WG Related Events
Horizon Europe Info Day – WIDERA Work Programme Widening calls 2026-2027
The European Commission, in cooperation with the Research Executive Agency and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency, organises an info day to inform interested applicants about the calls under the Destination “Widening participation and spreading excellence” of the WIDERA Work Programme 2026-27 adopted on 11 December 2025. The info day will take place online on January 22 at 09.30 CET.
EU Missions Info Days – Horizon Europe calls for proposals 2026-2027
The European Commission will host the EU Missions Info Days on 20-21 January 2026, offering potential applicants an overview of the new 2026 call topics featured in the EU Missions Work Programme 2026–2027 under Horizon Europe. The event will be followed by a brokerage event on 28-29 January.
Project matchmaking and training lab: 2026 Erasmus+ and 2026-2027 Horizon Europe
EURASHE and ERRIN's Science and Education For Society Working Group are co-organising on 15-16 January a 'Project Matchmaking and Training Lab: 2026 Erasmus+ and 2026-2027 Horizon Europe' in Brussels. Bringing together funding experts of regional authorities and higher education practitioners, this training lab offers a unique combination of capacity building, inspiration and networking. Participation is reserved for EURASHE and ERRIN members only and registrations are now open.
EU Digital Health and Cancer Care: from scientific evidence to policy impact
Organised by IRCCS IRST, with the support of the Emilia-Romagna Region, the event will bring together European experts, policymakers, regional authorities and stakeholders to explore how scientific evidence in precision oncology and digital health can better inform European policies and implementation strategies.
Online Workshop: Regional and local impacts of EU Missions and Horizon Europe Clusters
On 16 December 2025, NCP4Missions will host an online workshop exploring how EU Missions and Horizon Europe Clusters translate policy into real local and regional impact. The event will showcase examples from all five Missions and related Cluster projects. ERRIN will contribute by highlighting its ongoing work supporting members engaged in the Missions. The deadline for registration has been extended to 14 December 2025.
Info Session - European Startup and Scaleup Hubs Pilot call
On 11 December from 14:00-15:00 CET, EISMEA and DG RTD are organising an online informative webinar to learn more about the upcoming call "European Startup and Scaleup Hubs Pilot" (HORIZON-EIE-2026-02-CONNECT-01). Registration is open until 10 December, 15:30 CET.
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
Partner Search: AI Benchmarking & Reproducibility in Biotech and Genomics
Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava (USV) is looking to join an already established consortium or to co-create a new one, in view of a Horizon Europe proposal focused on EU-level standards for AI benchmarking, reproducibility and algorithmic auditing in biotechnology and genomics, building on USV’s experience in bioeconomy, genomic sequencing, wastewater-based surveillance and applied bioinformatics.
ERRIN Autumn General Meeting 2025: reflecting on a year of policy engagement and shared priorities for the year to come
On 10 December, ERRIN members gathered in Brussels for the network’s Autumn General Meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on a year marked by network growth, increased policy engagement and evolving EU priorities, while looking ahead to 2026 and the post-2027 R&I landscape. ERRIN warmly thanks Scotland Europa for hosting the meeting and all members for their active engagement throughout 2025, as the network continues to strengthen the role of regional stakeholders in EU research and innovation policy.
ERRIN contributes to the European Partnership Stakeholder Forum on the future of Partnerships under FP10
On 3 December 2025, ERRIN took part in the European Partnership Stakeholder Forum in Brussels, jointly organised by ERA-LEARN and the European Commission. The event brought together the European Partnerships community to discuss the future of Partnerships under the next Framework Programme, Horizon Europe FP10 (2028–2034). ERRIN Director Pirita Lindholm contributed to the panel discussion 'Shaping Collaboration: European Partnerships under FP10', where she highlighted key messages from a local and regional perspective. In her intervention, she stressed the importance of strengthening regional…
Horizon Europe 2026–27 Work Programmes: express your interest on ERRIN’s Project Development Tool
The European Commission has adopted the 2026 and 2027 Horizon Europe Work Programmes, outlining €14 billion in funding for research and innovation projects across the EU. The calls are now available also on ERRIN’s Project Development Tool. We invite ERRIN members and interested organisations to navigate the tool, express interest, search for project coordinators and seek partners.
Advanced Neuroscience Partner for Horizon Europe Health Proposals (microcircuits, optogenetics, imaging)
McGill University / RI-MUHC (Montreal, Canada) is seeking collaboration in Horizon Europe Health Cluster proposals requiring advanced neuroscience expertise, including in vivo and ex vivo circuit mapping, 2-photon imaging, optogenetics, neurotechnology development, and synaptic/microcircuit mechanisms.
Turku University of Applied Sciences searching for Horizon Europe 2026-2027 partners on wide range of topics
Turku University of Applied Sciences is searching for Horizon Europe 2026-2027 partners on wide range of topics and welcome the opportunity to discuss potential project ideas and consortium building.
Latest Updates
- By Maria Bostrom
Contribute to ERRIN amendments to the proposed Horizon Europe and Competitiveness Fund regulations
ERRIN will suggest amendments to the proposed Horizon Europe and European Competitiveness Fund regulations based on our input documents. ERRIN members are warmly invited to add your comments and suggest additional amendments. We welcome your contributions as soon as possible and at the latest by 23 January as the work on both proposals are moving fast.
- By Nathalie Alvarez
Expression of interest to join a proposal: INBENTUS, Spanish start-up (Region of Murcia)
INBENTUS is a Spanish start-up SME (Region of Murcia - Spain), focused on the development, industrialization and commercialization of hightech devices and solutions for the medical sector, especially in the field of mechanical ventilation. INBENTUS has already experience leading and managing European Funding. We have been recently awarded with a EUROSTAR Grant and we are participating and leading other national and regional grants related with I+D.
- By RALUCA ABASEACA
Partner Search: AI Benchmarking & Reproducibility in Biotech and Genomics
Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava (USV) is looking to join an already established consortium or to co-create a new one, in view of a Horizon Europe proposal focused on EU-level standards for AI benchmarking, reproducibility and algorithmic auditing in biotechnology and genomics, building on USV’s experience in bioeconomy, genomic sequencing, wastewater-based surveillance and applied bioinformatics.
- By Kyle Galea
Health WG: Call For new co-leader
The ERRIN Health Working Group is seeking a new Brussels-based co-leader to help steer its 2026 agenda (and beyond) alongside existing leaders. The new co-leader will help organise meetings, support project development, follow policy developments and represent the Working Group at events, with expressions of interest due by 26 January 2026.
- By Angèle Liaigre
PFAS-impacted territories working group: get involved!
Is your region or city actively working on PFAS? Are you interested in sharing experience and promote the voices of local and regional authorities in this debate? Then join a group of like-minded regions and cities actively collaborating at the European level to fight PFAS pollution.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN Autumn General Meeting 2025: reflecting on a year of policy engagement and shared priorities for the year to come
On 10 December, ERRIN members gathered in Brussels for the network’s Autumn General Meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on a year marked by network growth, increased policy engagement and evolving EU priorities, while looking ahead to 2026 and the post-2027 R&I landscape. ERRIN warmly thanks Scotland Europa for hosting the meeting and all members for their active engagement throughout 2025, as the network continues to strengthen the role of regional stakeholders in EU research and innovation policy.