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
ICT WG Meeting: Regional Authorities and Living-in.EU
This meeting has been postponed to the first half of 2026. Kindly note that the date is only tentative.This interactive brainstorming session invites all members and particularly those who have
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Transport WG meeting: AI in Transport, implementing the European AI Strategy
On 19 November (15:00–16:00), the Transport Working Group will organise a meeting dedicated to AI in Transport, implementing the European AI Strategy, with a welcome coffee starting at 14:30.
ICT WG Meeting: Networking of European Digital Innovation Hubs and Phase 2 calls
EU support for the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) is poised to enter a new phase with the forthcoming publication of the 2025–2027 Work Programme under the Digital Europe Programme. As part
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
WG Related Events
ERRIN Intro Coffee
The ERRIN Secretariat is pleased to invite you to the upcoming ERRIN Intro Coffee, which will take place in person on 13 March 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!
ICT WG Meeting: Regional Authorities and Living-in.EU
This meeting has been postponed to the first half of 2026. Kindly note that the date is only tentative. This brainstorming meeting, open to all ERRIN members and particularly signatories of Living-in.EU and those engaged in digital transformation, aims to position regional interests within the evolving EU policy landscape. It will serve as a platform to reflect on the future of the Living-in.EU movement, explore ERRIN’s role in supporting sustainable digital transformation at local and regional levels and assess how regional authorities can continue contributing meaningfully beyond 2026.
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue: CCRI Policy recommendations in view of the Circular Economy Act
On 12 February 2026, the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), is organising an hybrid multi-stakeholder dialogue in view of collecting inputs for the Circular Economy Act which is expected to be published in the third quarter of 2026. During this dialogue, cities and regions will have the unique opportunity to provide their feedback on the policy recommendations the CCRI is proposing for supporting the circular transition locally. The dialogue will focus particularly on circular public procurement, EPR schemes, the revision of End-of-Waste criteria, product-specific recycled content…
Info session - Navigating ERRIN's Project Development Tool
On Friday 6 February at 11:00, ERRIN is organising an online info session for its members and regional stakeholders on the effective use of the ERRIN Project Development Tool (PDT). With the 2026 Horizon Europe calls already available on the PDT, this is a particularly timely opportunity to familiarise yourself with the tool and strengthen your project development activities. The session will also play an important role in preparing participants for upcoming project development sessions organised by ERRIN.
EARASHI final event: Designing for people: building trustworthy robotics & AI in industry
EARASHI closing event titled 'Designing for People: Building Trustworthy Robotics & AI in Industry' will enable attendees see first-hand how EARASHI’s innovations and Human-Centred Design principles have converged to create trustworthy, ethical and user-friendly robotics and AI systems for the factories of the future.
CRAFT TOUR General Conference
CRAFTOUR is a European initiative bringing together 75 partners and six major projects to safeguard, support and modernise traditional craftsmanship through innovation, research and community engagement.
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.
European Digital Innovation Hubs in Digital Europe Programme
The draft working document for European Digital Hubs in the Digital Europe Programme.
WG Related Content
Management Board elections 2025 – results
Following the call for nominations for ERRIN Management Board held between 3 and 17 October, we are happy to announce the nominated Management Board members. The three nominees will be approved as new Management Board members at the ERRIN Autumn General Meeting on 10 December.
ERRIN's input on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034 proposals
In November, ERRIN submitted three input papers to the European Commission on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 proposals, covering the future Horizon Europe, the European Competitiveness Fund and National and Regional Partnership Plans. ERRIN’s key message is that the next MFF must deliver a coherent, place-based and innovation-driven framework where these programmes work in synergy to strengthen territorial innovation ecosystems and support societal transformation.
European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) 2027 Award – Call for Applications
The European Committee of the Regions has opened the call for applications for the European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) 2027 Award. The EER label is awarded every two years to three cities or regions with outstanding, future-oriented strategies to support SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups. The 2027 edition introduces the Forum of the European Entrepreneurial Regions, which will help regions strengthen their entrepreneurial ecosystems, exchange good practices and engage with the European Commission on key policy developments. The lead theme for 2027 is 'Boosting local drivers of growth for EU…
ERRIN at a meeting with international organisations and networks on digital for cultural heritage
On 25 September 2025, Andreea Leru (North-East Romania Regional Development Agency) represented ERRIN at a meeting with international organisations and networks to discuss digital transformation in cultural heritage. The meeting highlighted key challenges, including skills gaps, standardisation needs and AI-related data issues affecting platforms such as Europeana.
Management Board elections 2025 – call for nominations launched!
Every year ERRIN holds elections for the Management Board. Becoming a member of the Board offers a unique opportunity to develop ERRIN further and strategically lead the network’s activities. You can put forward your candidature for this year’s elections until 17 October.
XR tools raising climate awareness in Sweden’s Blekinge
In the context of the RESIST project, in which ERRIN is a partner, innovative solutions are being tested to help regions adapt to climate change. In Blekinge, southern Sweden, rising sea levels, floods, and droughts pose growing challenges for communities and policymakers. To tackle these, Region Blekinge and Blekinge Institute of Technology are working with RESIST to develop climate solutions using extended reality (XR) technologies.
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 Andreea-Raluca Leru
Partner search – Erasmus+ KA220-VET - Project "SecureVET-AI"
Anghel Saligny High School (Bacău, Romania) is currently preparing an Erasmus+ KA220-VET (Cooperation Partnerships in VET) project proposal and is looking for professional and vocational education and training providers across Europe interested in joining the consortium.
- By Ion Arrizabalaga Garde
Navarra as a strategic regional partner for HORIZON-EIE-2026-02-CONNECT-01
Navarra is looking for partners for the HORIZON-EIE-2026-02-CONNECT-01 call. Navarra (Spain) offers a highly integrated regional platform that directly supports the expected outcomes of the European Startup and Scaleup Hubs (ESSH) pilot. Through CEIN, Navarra enables cross-regional startup and scaleup growth via venture creation, scaling, internationalisation and investor readiness services. Complementarily, NASERTIC, as manager of IRIS Navarra Digital Innovation Hub, provides European-recognised digital innovation infrastructure and open-access facilities in strategic deep tech areas.
- 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.