Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Smart Cities Working Group.
Smart Cities
The objective of the Working Group is to act as a platform to discuss and share information on priorities and funding opportunities linked to Smart Cities. The WG aims to facilitate sharing of experiences and support matchmaking to develop new partnerships and projects. The WG explores synergies between the areas linked to Smart Cities and cooperates with the ERRIN WGs on Energy and Climate Change, Transport and ICT.
ERRIN Contact
Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities
The Smart Cities WG has taken an active role in shaping the Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities - one of the five mission areas under Horizon Europe - and is closely following the work of the Mission Board. Visit our dedicated Mission page to learn more about our work on this.
Last Working Group Meetings
Joint Energy and Smart Cities WG meeting: Mission on adaptation to climate change
Horizon Europe will incorporate, as a new element, research and innovation missions. One of the five mission area is adaptation to climate change including societal transformation. This mission area
Smart Cities WG Webinar: Towards climate-neutrality in Horizon Europe - A city mission and an urban partnership
In light of the current restrictions posed by COVID-19, this working group meeting will be organised as a webinar. Please register through this link. Welcome to the second Smart Cities WG meeting of
WG Events
Vienna UP'20
ViennaUP'20 is a week of more than 80 events designed to inspire startups, corporates, investors and talent, connecting the Viennese startup scene with the world.
Smart City Live 2020
Focussing on how COVID-19 has impacted cities and redefined citizen's everyday lives, Smart City 2020 will take place as an online event: Smart City Live.
EWRC session: Cities and regions in green transition
The workshop will be divided into two blocks in which we concentrate firstly on setting sound, long term strategies, financing ambitious climate initiatives and implementing environmental policies.
Nordic Edge Expo & Conference
The sixth edition of the Nordic Edge Expo will be broadcast online from seven stages across Europe, while still allowing parallel sessions and networking to take place, covering urban energy, green and blue mobility, smart health and more.
Pint of Science Belgium 2020
The Belgian edition of the worldwide science festival, Pint of Science, will take place this week across 14 Belgian cities. the festival includes events on the environment, recycling (on earth and in space), bodies and cities.
What comes next, after the adoption of the Leipzig Charter and Territorial Agenda of the European Union? What role do metropolitan regions play?
At the end of 2020, the revised Leipzig Charter and the Territorial Agenda of the European Union will be signed by the national governments. Both strategies set new standards for European spatial planning and urban policy. Metropolitan regions play an increasingly important role in this, because a city alone cannot meet the challenges of the future. Join this online meeting to discuss necessary measures that should be taken for a successful implementation and how metropolitan regions can foster this process.
WG Documents
ERRIN Contribution to the City Mission Interim Report and the Green Deal Call 1.2
Please find attached ERRIN's contribution to the interim report of the Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities and the Green Deal Call 1.2.
Report by the Mission Board: 100 climate neutral cities by 2030 - by and for the citizens
The latest version of the interim report by the Mission Board on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities.
ERRIN Input to the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership Consultation
ERRIN provided input to the public consultation to shape the European Partnership on Driving Urban Transitions.
Proposal for the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership
Attached is the approved concept for the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership.
ERRIN Contribution to the Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities
Please find attached ERRIN's contribution to the Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities.
ERRIN Draft Contribution to the Mission on Climate Neutral Cities
Please find attached ERRIN's first draft contribution to the Mission on Climate Neutral Cities.
WG Related Content
Leuven announced as European Capital of Innovation 2020
Leuven has been announced as the winner of the European Capital of Innovation 2020. The city will receive €1,000,000 for its excellent innovation concepts, processes and governence models.
European Green Deal call launched
The European Commission has launched the Horizon 2020-funded European Green Deal Call which addresses the biggest climate issues and aims to protect the ecosystems and biodiversity.
Deadline to share ideas on Horizon Europe Missions extended
The European Commission has extended its call for ideas on the Horizon Europe Missions from 6 September to 14 September 2020.
DG R&I publish innovating cities policy report
The report, for EU R&I Sustainable Urban Development, discusses some of the many challenges faced by cities and their populations, from climate change, pollution and energy efficiency, to urban mobility, waste and water management and health.
Finalists announced for European Capital of Innovation
Twelve cities have made it into the final round to become the European Capital of Innovation 2020.
Development of Horizon Europe Missions & ERRIN's related work
As the Horizon Europe Missions are becoming more clearly defined, ERRIN is working to further explore the role of regions within them.
Latest Updates
- By Hilary Webb
Leuven announced as European Capital of Innovation 2020
Leuven has been announced as the winner of the European Capital of Innovation 2020. The city will receive €1,000,000 for its excellent innovation concepts, processes and governence models.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
Are you interested in taking part in the Community of Practice of a project on Positive Energy Districts?
Project proposal under the JPI Urban Call on Positive Energy Districts - topic (a): Contributing to the climate-neutral city: Holistic approaches for PED implementation.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
European Green Deal call launched
The European Commission has launched the Horizon 2020-funded European Green Deal Call which addresses the biggest climate issues and aims to protect the ecosystems and biodiversity.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
Become one of the demonstrators or pilot regions in the Horizon Europe Mission area: Adaptation to climate change
ERRIN is gathering interests among member regions and communities to become deep demonstrators and pilots in the Horizon Europe Mission area: Adaptation to climate change.
- By Hilary Webb
Deadline to share ideas on Horizon Europe Missions extended
The European Commission has extended its call for ideas on the Horizon Europe Missions from 6 September to 14 September 2020.
- By Heidi Johansson
ERRIN Contribution to the City Mission Interim Report and the Green Deal Call 1.2
Please find attached ERRIN's contribution to the interim report of the Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities and the Green Deal Call 1.2.