Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of ICT Working Group.
ICT
The main objective of the ICT Work Group is to act as a platform to discuss and share information on ICTrelated initiatives and funding opportunities in relation to the European Commission’s policy priority “A Europe fit for the digital age”. Especially highlighting the regional dimension of the ICT-field, the WG aims to create opportunities for interregional cooperation in the field of ICT by linking with other areas and sectors such as smart cities, energy, transport, health or culture.
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Future 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 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’
Understanding the EDICs and opportunities for local and regional authorities - ICT WG Meeting
On Friday 7 March 2025 (10:00 to 11:30), the ICT Working Group organised an hybrid information session on the European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (EDIC). The European Digital Infrastructure
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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
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.
Policy session (EUSEW): Exploring local actions for energy systems integration
The session's objective is to share relevant questions and best practices about the efficient use of energy infrastructure whilst adding renewable energy to the energy system. The session offers inspiration and discussion for policy makers at all levels. It aims to make collective sense of this new challenge for all EU cities as they make their way towards a climate neutral energy system in 2050. This is an official policy session as part of the EU Sustainable Energy Week.
'Cluster meets Regions' Conference: 3-4 June 2025 in Rzeszów (PL)
The Clusters Meet Regions event in Rzeszów, Poland will take place on 3-4 June 2025, hosted by the Local Government of the Podkarpackie Region in collaboration with the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) on behalf of the European Commission. This event is part of the broader Clusters Meet Regions series, which aims to strengthen the role of clusters in regional economic development by fostering collaboration between clusters, policymakers, businesses and research institutions.
UnILiON Brokerage event on Horizon Europe Cluster 6
UnLION is organising a brokerage event under food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment cluster calls. It will take place on 22 May between 10:00 and 12:30. This event is organised by Brussels liaison offices from the UnILiON network. UnILiON is an informal network of around 54 Brussels-based liaison offices that represent over 160 universities across Europe, as well as in UK, Japan and Norway.
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.
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.
European Digital Innovation Hubs in Digital Europe Programme
The draft working document for European Digital Hubs in the Digital Europe Programme.
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.
Partner search: Erasmus+ / Organizational readiness for the use of generative AI systems
Pomorskie region's Department of Education, in collaboration with Gdańsk University of Technology, is seeking a partner for a project aimed at supporting the organizational readiness of schools, higher education institutions, training centers, and other institutions related to the education system for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
The AI Continent Action Plan launched by the European Commission
On April 9, the European Commission launched the AI Continent Action Plan, with the objective of becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). It aims to boost the European Union's AI innovation capabilities through actions and policies.
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.
Publication of the Work Programme 2025 - 2027 for Digital Europe
The European Commission has just published the Work Programme 2025 - 2027 for Digital Europe, with funding opportunities for ERRIN members involved in digital transformation.
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.
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 Urszula Sokolowska
Partner search: Erasmus+ / Organizational readiness for the use of generative AI systems
Pomorskie region's Department of Education, in collaboration with Gdańsk University of Technology, is seeking a partner for a project aimed at supporting the organizational readiness of schools, higher education institutions, training centers, and other institutions related to the education system for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
- By Rodolphe Doité
The AI Continent Action Plan launched by the European Commission
On April 9, the European Commission launched the AI Continent Action Plan, with the objective of becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). It aims to boost the European Union's AI innovation capabilities through actions and policies.
- By Rodolphe Doité
Expression of Interest to create consortia to establish AI Gigafactories across Europe
The European Commission has launched a call for expression of interest to identify consortia interested in developing AI Gigafactories (AIGFs). Submit your expression of interest before 20 June 2025.
- 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 Rodolphe Doité
Publication of the Work Programme 2025 - 2027 for Digital Europe
The European Commission has just published the Work Programme 2025 - 2027 for Digital Europe, with funding opportunities for ERRIN members involved in digital transformation.