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Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of ICT Working Group.
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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
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
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 9:00 to 12:00.The event is organised by ERRIN's
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
Previous 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 published in March 2025 the Union of Skills communication as one of the new initiatives for its first 100 days. This
AI Continent Action Plan – what role for AI in public sector? - ICT WG Meeting
The European Union is committed and determined to become a global leader in Artificial Intelligence. The recently published AI Continent Action Plan aims to make the EU a leading AI continent. With
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’
WG Related Events
ICT WG Meeting: Regional Authorities and Living-in.EU
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.
ICT WG Meeting: Networking of European Digital Innovation Hubs and Phase 2 calls
The EU’s support for European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) is entering a new phase with the upcoming 2025–2027 Digital Europe Work Programme, which will include two targeted calls to both reinforce the EDIH network and advance its focus on AI technologies. This Working Group meeting will review the achievements of the 2021–2023 period and explore how EDIHs can align with future EU priorities and opportunities.
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 9:00 to 12:00. More information, call for regional examples and registration will be available in September. Please save the date.
Health-ICT WG Meeting: Digital transformation of healthcare
ERRIN’s Health and ICT Working Group are organising a joint knowledge-sharing session. It will focus on showcasing innovative practices from regions and cities that may serve as inspiration, exploring the policy landscape around digital health, healthy ageing and prevention and providing insight into relevant digital funding opportunities for local and regional actors.
ERRIN Intro Coffee
The ERRIN Secretariat is pleased to invite you to the upcoming ERRIN Intro Coffee, which will take place in person on 10 October 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!
Smart Food Factory - Enchancing digital and green growth in food industry
For the past three years, the SME and cluster partners of the European HIGHFIVE project have worked together with a unified vision: to drive the twin transition, digital and green, and shape the future of the food industry. With support from HIGHFIVE, they’ve embarked on a transformative journey, achieving real-world impact.
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
Generative AI in emergency response systems
Emergency response systems are a critical component of public sector responsibilities. As such, governments invest significant resources in them every year event though they are never sufficient. It is vital to seize every opportunity to optimize the emergency response processes, like the ones offered by generative AI.
Digital Twin for Coastal Circularity
From the Directorate-General for Technological Innovation and Digitalization (DGITD), we are developing the digital infrastructure and deploying a digital twin with multiple applications. One of the main ones — and the reason we are seeking partners within the framework of the Regional Innovation Valley — is to achieve circularity through digital tools, in fields such as tourism massification management.
Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programmes are out: Express your interest on ERRIN’s Project Development Tool
The European Commission has published the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme, outlining €7.3 billion in funding for research and innovation projects across the EU. The calls are now available also on ERRIN’s Project Development Tool (PDT). ERRIN members and interested organisations are invited to navigate the PDT, express interest and search for partners.
Register now: ERRIN Spring Annual General Meeting 2025
Registration in now open for ERRIN’s Spring Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place in person on Tuesday, 17 June from 16:30 to 20:00 CEST, generously hosted by Wielkopolska Region, Emilia-Romagna Region, the Representation of the State of Hessen to the EU and Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region (Rue Montoyer 21, 1000 Brussels).
Shaping the future of EU’s long-term budget post-2027
This week marked an important step in shaping the EU’s next long-term budget. On 6 May, the European Commission’s public consultations on the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) closed. ERRIN submitted responses to three key consultations, grounded in extensive work with our members and outlined in 10 key messages calling for a place-based, ecosystem-driven approach in the future EU R&I funding. The following day, the European Parliament adopted its own initiative report on the future MFF, clearly rejecting elements of the Commission’s direction – notably the proposed single…
Launch of the Preparatory Action: Innovation for place-based transformation
On 29 April 2025, ERRIN participated in the high-level launch event of the EU Preparatory Action 'Innovation for Place-Based Transformation', an initiative coordinated by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) with the support of the European Parliament. Bringing together stakeholders from the over 200 selected territories, many of which are ERRIN member, together with high-level speakers from the EU institutions, this event in the Berlaymont in Brussels marked the kick-start of the two-year innovation journey to tackle Europe’s most pressing territorial challenges through a place-based,…
Latest Updates
- By Maria Bostrom
Have Your Say on the European Innovation Act: Call for Evidence & Public Consultation now open
The European Commission has launched both a Call for Evidence and a Public Consultation for the forthcoming European Innovation Act, a flagship initiative aiming to address the key challenges faced by all innovative companies in the EU in order to close the innovation gap between the EU and its global competitors. The feedback period is now open and will run from 8 July to 3 October 2025. ERRIN encourages all members to engage with this important initiative and submit your views through the Commission’s Have Your Say portal.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN in conversation with Commissioner Zaharieva on strengthening regional R&I ecosystems
Following our extensive and ongoing advocacy for a place-based dimension and ecosystem approach in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and 10th Framework Programme (FP10), ERRIN was pleased to meet with Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, responsible for Research, Innovation and Startups. With the Commission's proposal for the next budget period just around the corner, ERRIN welcomed the opportunity to share insights, gathered from our 120+ regional ecosystems, on how the EU can create the right conditions for R&I to thrive for a competitive Europe post-2027.
- By Kyle Galea
Share your input on the Committee of the Regions' Opinion on the AI Continent Action Plan
Building on the work initiated by the ICT Working Group and the ICT WG Meeting on the 10 June on the AI Continent Action Plan, ERRIN invites members to contribute to a consultation led by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) on its upcoming opinion on the Plan. Submit your input by 21 July.
- By Miia Paananen-Docx
Åbo Akademi looking for a company partner for Bioelectro project
Åbo Akademi University recently awarded M-ERA.NET funding for a three-year project, called “Biodegradable electrodes as a platform for sustainable on-skin electrophysiology” (Bio-Electro), which begins in October 2025. Due to a business close up, one more company is still needed in consortium, with expertise in electrophysiology, wood biobased materials, conductive nanomaterials, or printing technologies.
- By Kyle Galea
REINFORCING 5th Open Call has been released
The REINFORCING 5th Open Call on Responsible Digitalisation is now open, targeting organisations and territories new to Open and Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI). The call supports 12-month projects (Nov 2025–Oct 2026) addressing digital challenges such as privacy, transparency, trust, misinformation and manipulation. Up to 12 consortia will be awarded €60,000 each. Eligibility requires at least two legal entities from EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN joins European Cities and Regions call for stronger role in EU Governance
ERRIN alongside several ERRIN Members have joined more than 80 cities, towns, regions and 11 networks across Europe to call for a new era of EU policy making – one that acknowledges local and regional authorities as equal partners in shaping Europe’s future. Initiated by the cities of Malmö (Sweden) and Freiburg (Germany), in their respective roles as ICLEI’s Global and European Presidents, this joint letter emphasises that local and regional governments, who are responsible for implementing nearly 70% of European Green Deal legislation and 60% of climate-related public spending, are pivotal in driving tangible changes and should not be sidelined in European policy processes.