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
EU Design Day 2024
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
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Artificial Intelligence related strategies at local and regional level – ICT WG Meeting
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
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-
The role of DIH in supporting public authorities’ digital transformation – ICT Working Group meeting
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
Digitising European Industry Stakeholder Forum 2018
The French Ministry for the Economy and Finance and the European Commission have the pleasure of inviting you to the 2018 edition of the "Stakeholder Forum" in the context of the implementation of the "Digitising European Industry" initiative. The Stakeholder Forum is a yearly public event co-org
TechTown final event - Digital City Future: Adapt or Die
Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council from Southern England, UK is holding the final TechTown event in Brussels on 22 March. The event is funded under URBACT and focuses on: Growing the digital economy and digital jobs (spaces and places, business support, entrepreneurship, digitalising existing
Funding opportunities for Security. Focus on Cybersecurity.
NCP Brussels is organizing an info session for security to present the challenges and opportunities at regional and European level for all different operators. The workshop is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. Please note that 'no-shows' will be noted and given lower priority for futu
European Robotics Forum 2018
The European Robotics Forum (ERF), the most influential meeting of the robotics community in Europe, will be held in Tampere in March 2018. 1000 European robotics top experts are expected to attend the conference.
Digital Innovation hubs - from concept to deployment
In the framework of the EU Industry Day 2018, Ile-de-France Europe is organising a workshop on Digital Innovation Hubs (DIH).
Making ICT standards fit for Active and Healthy Ageing in Europe
The PROGRESSIVE project is organising a brainstorming workshop to debate how standards, mainly those related to ICT as an enabler of Active and Healthy Ageing (AHA), can better meet the needs of Europe's ageing population. The main objective of the workshop will be to promote a fruitful debate among
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
Cascade funding available to deploy data spaces for cities and communities
The EU-funded project Data Spaces for Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities opened a call in June 2024 to select pilot projects for the deployment of Data Spaces.
ERRIN two-page input on FP10 for the attention of the Expert Group
As the work towards the next EU Framework Programme for R&I (FP10) continues, ERRIN is pleased to share its two-page input for the attention of the Expert Group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe. The document is a concise compilation of the reflections on FP10 done at ERRIN so far, highlighting topics of key importance. Work on a series of broader input papers is underway.
H-ARPA project proposes a healthcare model that integrates technological solutions to improve access, continuity of care, early detection of complications, and the quality of care for people with chronic diseases in rural settings
Rural areas face significant healthcare challenges. An aging population, a shortage of professionals, and geographic dispersion make it difficult to provide adequate care for chronic diseases. This leads to health inequalities between rural and urban populations and negatively impacts socioeconomic development. The H-ARPA project proposes a healthcare model that integrates technological solutions to improve access, continuity of care, early detection of complications, and the quality of care for people with chronic diseases in rural settings. The project will be supported by local healthcare…
ERRIN is looking for a Head of projects - Extended Deadline
In view of the upcoming departure of ERRIN's current Director of projects, Ryan Titley, ERRIN is looking for a replacement to start in September 2024. The new colleague will work closely with the ERRIN Director on strategic planning, and lead the implementation and development of ERRIN's current and future project portfolio. Extended deadline: Applications are open until 26 May at 17.00 CEST.
Empowering Innovation: Overview of Public Engagement in Research & Innovation
DG RTD has recently released a thematic report titled "Overview of Public Engagement in Research & Innovation", which provides an introductory overview of Public Engagement in Research and Innovation in Europe. The document aims to inspire and help public actors and policymakers to promote and support public engagement.
AI for the Managing Authorities of policy intruments
The enormous set of data collected in the programming and management phases by MAs of Cohesion Policy and other policy instruments can be analysed and processed with the support of the new AI technologies to simplify beneficiaries’ access to funding opportunities, monitoring of projects and programme activities and results, orientation of public policies through predictive technologies.
Latest Updates
- By Hilary Webb
Solutions sought: Digital health together against coronavirus
ERRIN is joining organisers Ticbiomed in gathering technologies already available in the market that can help manage the healthcare crisis caused by the new coronavirus.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
How DIHs can help in times of COVID-19: propose actions
On 25 March a webinar on “How can DIHs help in times of COVID-19?” took place. The goal was to showcase and propose digital solutions for private and public sector that can help tackle the current crisis.
- By Hilary Webb
Intelligent Cities Challenge
100 cities are sought to take part in the European Commission's Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC). The deadline for applications has been extended to 29th May 2020.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
Update on ERRIN's work
The current outbreak of COVID-19 has caused a lot of uncertainty in Brussels and across the whole of Europe. We would therefore like to reassure all of you, that despite the current situation, the ERRIN Secretariat will stay operational and work remotely.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
Information concerning ERRIN Working Group meetings
In light of the current COVID-19 concerns and the guidelines given by the Belgian authorities, we regret to inform you that our upcoming Working Group meetings will be postponed or will take place online.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
Information concerning the COVID-19 outbreak and ERRIN meetings
Considering the current outbreak of the Coronavirus and cancellations of some events taking place in Brussels, we would like to inform members that for the time being all ERRIN Working Group meetings will take place as planned, unless communicated otherwise.