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.
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Smart Cities Working Group.
Leader
Brainport Eindhoven EU Office Brussels
Cities Northern Netherlands
Turku-Southwest Finland European Office
Greater Copenhagen EU Office
Heidi Johansson
Ryan Titley
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.
Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha Thu, 02/07/2020 - 13:00
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
Heidi Johansson Wed, 29/04/2020 - 14:00
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
Heidi Johansson Tue, 21/01/2020 - 14:00
We are happy to welcome you to the first Smart Cities Working Group meeting for 2020! The meeting will take place on 21st January between 14:00-17:00, followed by a networking drink, and is kindly
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This meeting will give an update on the Mission area: adaptation to climate change including societal transformation, discuss the regional and local perspective and explore how regions could engage in the implementation of this mission. Considering the active involvement of ERRIN members in the shaping of the city mission and the proposed climate city contract, synergies between the two missions will also be explored.
This interactive webinar will focus on the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership and the outcomes of the AGORA Virtual Dialogue 2020 as well as the public consultation on the programme.
The EUREC is organising the workshop 'Mission on 100 climate-neutral cities by 2030', in reference to the specific Mission planned for the Horizon Europe funding programme.
This webinar will build on previous discussions to explore how Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) will accelerate the take-up of AI by public administrations.
This webinar, organized by the EC, aims at bringing together Digital Innovation Hubs, Living Labs, City Labs, Policy Labs as well as cities and municipalities to share good practices for helping cities develop their digital strategies.
The latest version of the interim report by the Mission Board on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities.
Attached is the approved concept for the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership.
ERRIN provided input to the public consultation to shape the European Partnership on Driving Urban Transitions.
Please find attached the second ERRIN contribution to the Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities.
Please find attached ERRIN's first draft contribution to the Mission on Climate Neutral Cities.
Going towards FP9, several reports - including the Lamy report - underlined the necessity to address the challenge of turning research knowledge into innovation and growth.
ERRIN has gathered inputs from members on their expectations towards the European Climate Pact and developed a contribution proposal.
As Belgium moves away from confinement, the ERRIN Secretariat has developed a new work policy with necessary safety measures in line with national guidelines for the coming months.
Help shape the call by taking part in the surveys for each of the 11 areas. Deadline 3 June 2020.
The EU is set to award €10 million for a fully functional prototype of high-performing, sustainable battery for electric vehicles.
ERRIN has, under the leadership of the Smart Cities working group, developed a position paper on the development of the Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities.
In order to gather inputs on the European Climate Pact, the Commission has recently launched a public consultation. We would like to collect your views on and expectations of the Pact as well as explore what role ERRIN could take in this new initiative.
Can your region be an example of how the COVID-19 recovery has shifted priorities, putting the green transition and research and innovation at the core of your strategy? We encourage you to get in touch with us as we are looking for regional cases to feed into the policy debate.