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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
Annual I3 Instrument Forum – save the date!
The first Annual Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument Forum will take place in Brussels on 24-25 September 2025. Policymakers, regional authorities, and innovation leaders will gather to discuss the impact of the I3 Instrument, share best practices, and foster collaboration. Save the date!
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.
Alexa was born in Gdansk
Join this event and discover how the Pomorskie Region became a hub for cutting-edge technologies used in Amazon devices around the world by bringing together public institutions, universities and businesses.
Exploring the uptake of Artificial Intelligence in regional healthcare systems
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, personalizing treatments, improving operational efficiency and supporting public health initiatives. Across Europe, adoption levels vary significantly due to differences in infrastructure, regulation, investment and digital readiness. This event seeks to explore the regional uptake of AI in healthcare, highlight good practices and identify opportunities for collaboration and policy alignment.
Advancing digital skills: empowering citizens, enhancing territories
In the context of Europe’s digital transformation, this event will explore EU strategies to boost digital skills and promote lifelong, inclusive learning. Regional perspectives from across Europe will be shared to foster dialogue and collaboration. The Veneto Region will showcase its 'Innovation Lab and Facilitation Centres' project, an initiative aimed at ensuring all citizens can actively participate in the digital transition.
Science & Education for Society WG Meeting: Towards a Union of Skills: what can regions expect?
On 25 June from 09:30-11:30, ERRIN's SEFS WG meeting is organising a meeting zooming into the Union of Skills. The meeting will inform the membership about the key aspects and objectives of the Union of Skills and ERRIN members will share their learnings and insight on the regional dimension of skills, such as regional skills intelligence, regional skills ecosystems, mechanism for better matching regional skills supply and demand, with particular attention to regions in widening countries and rural and border areas. The meeting opens the dialogue with the head of cabinet of Executive…
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
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.
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.
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.
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…
Ghent is looking for partners for the AMIF-2025-TF2-AG-INTE-03 Improving digital skills among migrants call
The City of Ghent is currently working on a project proposal for the AMIF call 'Improving digital skills among migrants' and is looking for partners.
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.
Latest Updates
- 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 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.
- 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 Anonymous
Ghent is looking for partners for the AMIF-2025-TF2-AG-INTE-03 Improving digital skills among migrants call
The City of Ghent is currently working on a project proposal for the AMIF call 'Improving digital skills among migrants' and is looking for partners.