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Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of Innovation & Investment Working Group.
Innovation & Investment
The Innovation & Investment Working Group aims to monitor the main initiatives put in place by the European institutions under the priority ‘an economy that works for the people’ and explicitly target SMEs. The Working Group monitors industrial and cluster policy developments and promotes instruments that support innovative financing (e.g., cascade funding financial instruments).
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Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Strengthening skills governance in regional innovation ecosystems: lessons learnt and remaining challenges
As the activities of the EU Year of Skills came to an end in April 2024, the Science and Education for Society Working Group is organising a Working Group meeting to reflect on the lessons learnt
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-
Policy WG meeting: Role of EU Missions in FP10
ERRIN has been closely involved in the design and implementation of the EU Missions since their inception. Missions remain one of the network's priorities and were one of the four main areas of focus
WG Related Events
Boosting SME Internationalisation
We will gather online to discuss how we best support SMEs' internationalisation. At these times, due to COVID-19, it is harder than ever to work internationally, and nonetheless increasingly vital for small and medium-sized businesses to do so. This online conference will table issues and provide examples of how we as local and regional business support organisations can improve internationalisation, growth and thus wellbeing.
Moving the frontier of the macroeconomic modelling of research & innovation
The conference will contribute to the further enhancement of macroeconomic modelling tools for R&I to support public policymaking in scientific, technological and economic development.
The COVID-19 industrial cluster response: the role of European clusters in recovery strategies
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform is presenting a capacity-building webinar to conclude its series on the industrial cluster response to the pandemic.
Pilot actions for managing authorities promoting citizen egagement in cohesion policy - kick-off event
The European Commission and OECD will kick-off the first pilot project intended to stimulate citizen engagement in implementing cohesion policy on the ground with a virtual event.
A circular economy at the heart of climate action: how materials connect the dots in the EU Green Deal
MEPs Maria Spyraki and Mohammed Chahim are to host an online event on the importance of materials in Europe's green transition.
Early-stage investors (who they are and what they are looking for)
The AAL programme is running a webinar that aims to prepare early-stage start-ups for approaching the right investors with the right tools to secure financing.
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.
ERRIN input paper on the Implementation Report of the European Innovation Council
ERRIN's input paper on the Implementation Report on the European Innovation Council brings together the first comments and recommendations received from the various stakeholders from ERRIN members.
WG Related Content
Interreg Europe 2021-2027 Cooperation Programme approved
On 8 July, the European Commission approved the Interreg Europe 2021-2027 Cooperation Programme. The document outlines the programme strategies and priorities.
AMULET open call for cascade funding for SMEs
The H2020-INNOSUP-1 project AMULET opened a first open call for cascade funding for SMEs. The deadline has now been extended to 20 July.
ERRIN is looking for a Climate Neutral Cities Advisor (deadline: 29 July)
ERRIN is looking for a Climate Neutral Cities Advisor to join its Secretariat! The successful candidate will work to ensure the delivery of the Horizon Europe Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by taking part in the activities of the NetZeroCities project. The deadline to apply is 29 July.
The new European Innovation Agenda unveiled
On 5 July, the European Commission adopted the new European Innovation Agenda with the aim of positioning Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. The document, to which ERRIN submitted input in May this year, sets out 25 dedicated actions under five flagships, including on European Innovation Ecosystems.
Marine litter and pollution – Smart and low environmental impact fishing gears
This project addresses the challenges occurring from marine pollution caused by waste from fishing activities, in line with among others the Single Use Plastic Directive and the Port Reception Facilities Directive. The reduction of the marine pollution and preservation of marine fauna have high attention from the Commission where marine habitats, including seabed suffer negative effects e.g. from lost or otherwise discarded fishing gears.
ERRIN messages for Horizon Europe WIDERA Work Programme 2023-2024
As the Horizon Europe Work Programming for 2023-2024 is currently underway, ERRIN is pleased to share its messages and recommendations on the Horizon Europe WIDERA Work Programme for the coming period.
Latest Updates
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Innovation & Investment WG: Diving into the European Single Market – Tools for SMEs
On 23rd October 2019, the Innovation and Investment Working Group is organizing a meeting on “Diving into the European Single Market – Tools for SMEs”.
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Understanding the panorama of European Research Infrastructures for improved investments
The main challenge for research and innovation policy in the EU continues to be the “innovation gap” between first-class research results and the fragmented capacity to convert these in societal and commercial value.
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Innovation & Investment Working Group: Lunch Briefing on Innovation Procurement
We are happy to welcome you to the first Innovation & Investment Working Group meeting for this year!
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Workshop on European Start-up Activities - CERIecon goes Brussels!
Change is needed to make cities and regions in Central Europe better places to work and live. Young entrepreneurs with brilliant ideas could contribute considerably to this change, as they are a considerable factor to enhance the innovation potential in Europe. However, a lack of entrepreneurial culture as well as inadequate training possibilities often are limiting their efforts.
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Brokerage Event for Innovation Agencies
Following the excellent experience of last year, EURADA is co-organizing with IVACE, the RDA of Valencia, INFO, the RDA of Murcia, and ERRIN, the third edition of the Brokerage Event for Innovation Agencies, as part of the 2019 EU Industry days. The Brokerage Event will be divided into two sessions: During the morning, representatives from DG-GROW will present initiatives from the European Commiss
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Catalysts for innovation - lessons from interregional collaboration
During the European Week of Regions and Cities, three Interreg Europe projects whose focus is on innovation - Urban M, Design4Innovation and ecoRIS, will share their experiences from interregional learning process and discuss key success factors in promoting design, makerspaces and eco-systems as catalysts for regional innovation. Agenda 16.30 Opening session on the future of innovation 16.45 Shor