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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Next Working Group Meetings

Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings

EU Design Day 2024

EU Design Day 2024

Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha

The 12th edition of EU Design Day will happen in Brussels on 17 September 2024, gathering key stakeholders from the design and creativity sectors for a networking opportunity with familiar and new

Last Working Group Meetings

Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings

ICT

Artificial Intelligence related strategies at local and regional level – ICT WG Meeting

Rodolphe Doité

In December 2023, the Council and the European Parliament reached a political agreement on the AI Act, setting out rules for the development and usage of AI in Europe. With AI's growing importance

Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027

Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027

Ewa Chomicz

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-

ICT

The role of DIH in supporting public authorities’ digital transformation – ICT Working Group meeting

Rodolphe Doité

The European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) initiative is part of the Digital Europe Programme. EDIHs function as one-stop shops for the public and private sectors alike, enabling them to respond to

WG Related Events

WG Related Events

EU Industry Days 2021

EU Industry Days is Europe’s flagship annual event on industry. This year the event will address Europe's digital future, how to make Europe's industry climate-neutral by 2050, and EU competitiveness.

SeAMK International Week

The virtual SeAMK International Week will take place from 15 until 19 February. During the event, the role of higher educational institutions in regional, European and global development will be highlighted.

DigitalHealthEurope webinar on EU funding challenges for public authorities

DigitalHealthEurope is holding a webinar to discuss challenges faced and successful approaches established by public health authorities as they seek to secure funding via European sources. The session will also explore their strategies for knowledge exchange and learning best practices.

What future for European Robotics? - Science for Policy Conference

Next week a three-day Science for Policy conference will discuss the future of robotics in European economic growth and recovery. Organised by the Joint Research Centre, the conference will take a scientific, policy-oriented and EU-centre analysis of the technology.

Gearing up towards European Digital Innovation Hubs

In coordination with the Luxembourg Ministry of Economy, the first yearly European Digital Innovation Hubs conference will take shape through EDIH GEARING UP.

Webinar on Cyber awareness - for critical infrastructures

This webinar will consider the sectorial challenges related to cyber awareness.

WG Documents

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

WG Related Content

Horizon Europe strategic plan 2025-2027 is out

On 20 March, the Commission adopted the second Horizon Europe strategic plan. The plan sets out three key strategic orientations for the EU's research and innovation funding for the last three years of the programme (2025-2027). Find out what novelties the new strategic plan brings.

ERRIN at the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities & 30th anniversary of CoR

On 18-19 March, the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities took place in Mons, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR). ERRIN joined the summit for debates on the future of cohesion policy and promotion of the Living-in.EU movement, all while recognising the long-standing dialogue with CoR.

Systems to quantify nitrogen fluxes and uncertainties in European landscapes

Call for Partner interest under the Mission Soil calls, focusing on Systems to quantify nitrogen fluxes and uncertainties in European landscapes.

Coventry University Open for MSCA PF Fellows

Marie Skłodowska Curie (MSCA) European Postdoctoral Fellowships​ - If you are looking to grow in your research profile, keen to boost your career prospects and ready to be part of our thriving research environment, Coventry University invites you to get in touch about suitability for the following MSCA postdoctoral European fellowships at our Coventry campus.​

The European Heritage Hub launches two new digital tools: Heritage Library and Policy Monitor

The European Heritage Hub is an EU-funded pilot project bringing together heritage stakeholders and initiatives across Europe to support the transition towards a more sustainable, digital and inclusive society. The Hub has recently launched two new digital tools: the Heritage Library and the Policy Monitor. Both are now readily accessible, free of charge, and without registration requirements.

Marching towards FP10 – ERRIN activity update

As we enter March and approach the European R&I Days, several ERRIN activities planned for 2024 with a link to FP10 have already taken place, and more are on their way. Have a look at an update with the outcomes of our recent work on the next European Framework Programme for R&I, next steps and opportunities to get involved.

Latest Updates

  • By Martin Broberg

2nd International Symposium on Digital Transformation

The 2nd International Symposium on Digital Transformation (ISDT) organised by Linnaeus University will be held on 21–23 August 2023 in Växjö, Sweden. Researchers and practitioners working on digital transformations are invited to submit their contributions. Linnaeus University invites you to the 2nd International Symposium on Digital Transformation (ISDT) to be held on 21–23 August 2023 in Växjö, Sweden. We invite researchers & practitioners working on technical, organisational, & social aspects of digital transformations to submit your contribution. One of our main goals is together with the academic, industrial, & public sector to collaboratively take a versatile approach to identify and address societal challenges in various domains where digitalisation is playing a crucial role. More detailed information about ISDT 2023 can be found at the URL below: lnu.se/isdt2023 For more information, Please contact, EU Policy Officer, Martin Broberg SBHSS Martin.broberg@sbhss.eu

  • By Rodolphe Doité

Virtual workshop with Smart Cities and Communities on a European Local Digital Twins Toolbox

An online workshop is organised on 12 July (14:00 to 16:00 CEST) to gather feedback from local and regional authorities on the composition of the Local Digital Twins (LDT) toolbox .

  • By Ewa Chomicz

Policy WG meeting: Regional Innovation Valleys call under Horizon Europe – dealing with co-funding

In the frame of ERRIN’s focus on the Regional Innovation Valleys call under Horizon Europe (EIE RIV call), the requirement of 50% co-funding emerges as one of the most challenging aspects of the call for prospective applicant regions. The online Policy WG meeting on 29 June aims to discuss this urgent issue to further support network members in applying to the EIE RIV call by 17 October.

  • By Ana Paiva

Coventry University and Poland: Re-thinking European Cooperation

Coventry University and the Polish National Research & Development Centre (NCBR) are delighted to invite you to an event on 29 June 2023 to celebrate the growing collaboration between Coventry University Group and Poland. The event will be hosted by NCBR at their offices in Brussels.

  • By Ewa Chomicz

Stakeholder workshop on the progress of Horizon Europe

The European Commission is organising a stakeholder workshop on the progress of Horizon Europe in the context of the mid-term review. The event will take place online on 29 June from 10:00-13:00 CEST. Participants will be invited to take the floor and share their individual experiences with Horizon Europe up until now. Widening countries are particularly encouraged to take part.

  • By Rodolphe Doité

Training workshops on Blockchain

ERRIN members are invited to a pilot session of the Chaise project, dedicated to creating a curriculum on Blockchain, organised on 27, 28 and 29 June 2023.