Smart Cities

The objective of the Working Group is to act as a platform to offer early information on priorities and funding opportunities linked to Smart Cities, with a focus on the EU Mission on 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030. The WG aims to facilitate sharing of experiences and support matchmaking to develop new partnerships and projects. The WG targets the smart city topic from an integrated and holistic approach, addressing issues such as citizen engagement, data-driven policy and smart governance models, while exploring synergies between the areas linked to smart cities as addressed by the ERRIN WGs on Energy and Climate Change, Transport and ICT.

ERRIN Contact

Mission on 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030

The Smart Cities WG has taken an active role in shaping the Mission on 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030 - one of the five mission areas under Horizon Europe - and is closely following the implementation of the mission. Visit our dedicated Cities Mission page to learn more about our work on this.

Next Working Group Meetings

Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings

Image

Digital tools for smart cities

Heidi Johansson

In this joint Smart Cities and ICT Working Group meeting, members will gain insights into digital funding opportunities for cities and regions, including the ‘Towards networked Local Digital Twins in

Last Working Group Meetings

Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings

The Nature Restoration Law: restoration of marine and freshwater ecosystems

The Nature Restoration Law: restoration of marine and freshwater ecosystems

Astrid Hannes

With the Nature Restoration Law adopted this year by all EU Member States, the coming year will mark the start of early stages of implementation. Many of the law's objectives pertain to marine

Unlocking potential, regional perspectives on knowledge valorisation 

SEFS Working Group meeting: Unlocking potential, regional perspectives on knowledge valorisation 

Astrid Hannes

In the 2022 Council Recommendation, knowledge valorisation is referred to as the process of creating social and economic value from knowledge by linking different areas and sectors and by

transport - Smart cities

Cities Mission – focus on sustainable urban mobility

Gaia Ialisa Marotta

The meeting organised by the Transport and the Smart Cities WGs will focus on the proposed mobility strategies in the Climate City Contracts and the measures needed to reduce emissions in the

WG Related Events

WG Related Events

8th European Conference on Results from Road Transport Research Projects (RTR Conference)

The 8th edition of the European Conference on Results from Road Transport Research Projects (RTR Conference) will take place from 11 to 13 February 2025. This annual event will be held at The EGG in Brussels.

Save the date: Autumn General Meeting 2024

ERRIN’s 2024 Autumn General Meeting will take place on 5 December from 16:00 CET, followed by a networking reception with a keynote speech. The event will be held in person at the ERRIN premises in Brussels.

Digital tools for smart cities

The Smart Cities and ICT Working Groups are organising a meeting on digital tools for smart cities, taking place on 22 November between 10:00-12:00 CET. In this meeting, members will gain insights into digital funding opportunities for cities and regions, including the ‘Towards networked Local Digital Twins in the EU’ call by DG CONNECT and the pilot calls under the Data Space for Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities. In addition to exploring funding opportunities, the meeting will showcase practical examples of digital tools that are being implemented to help cities advance their…

European Hydrogen Week 2024

Registrations are now open for the European Hydrogen Week 2024. This edition will count on three different conference streams: The High-Level Policy Conference, gathering high-level industry representatives and policymakers; the B2B Forum, the stage for market and technology perspectives on hydrogen deployment; and the newly added Innovation Hub, shedding the spotlight on research. This edition of the European Hydrogen Week will take place in Brussels, from 18 to 22 November 2024.

WIRE 2024: Regions as catalysts of European RDI competitiveness - the role of regions in the reduction of fragmentation in the European innovation ecosystem

This year's edition of the Week of Innovative Regions in Europe (WIRE) will take place on 13-14 November 2024 in Budapest. The event is organised by the National Research, Development and Innovation Office in Budapest, under the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with ERRIN as part of the Steering Committee. Registration is open until 8 November at noon CET.

UAS4EUROPE and ERRIN Horizon Europe Capacity Building Workshop

UAS4Europe and ERRIN are co-organising a ‘Horizon Europe Capacity-Building Workshop’ on 6-7 November 2024 in Brussels. The workshop is specifically designed to support newcomers to the Horizon Europe Programme coming from regional ecosystems, including universities of applied sciences, policy-makers, and public administrations.

WG Documents

WG Documents

Case studies: The role of regions in the Mission on 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030

As part of its work within the NetZeroCities project, ERRIN has developed three case studies showcasing the critical role that regions can play in the EU Mission on climate-neutral and smart cities, using examples from ERRIN member regions. With their climate-related competencies and responsibilities within national governance structures, and role in implementing national policies and facilitating financing, regions are uniquely positioned to support cities in achieving their climate neutrality goals.

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.

Letter on Cities' Concerns: Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities

The Smart Cities WG leaders developed a letter directed towards the Mission Manager and the Mission Secretariat of the Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, as a follow-up from the Smart Cities WG meeting on the Cities Mission and the Expression of Interest in November 2021.

Handbook on implementation and adoption barriers of urban living labs developing nature-based solutions

Developing Urban Living Labs is a relatively novel approach in urban areas, and consequently, there are many challenges and barriers that cities face during ULL adoption. This handbook, developed by the UNaLab project, aims to identify and explore some common barriers to the adoption of Urban Living Labs, and provide cities with a tool and an understanding of how to strategically address these barriers.

ERRIN Input to the City Mission Implementation Plan

Please find attached ERRIN's input to the Implementation Plan of the Mission on climate-neutral and smart cities.

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. 

WG Related Content

WG Related Content

The role of regions in the Cities Mission

As part of its work within the NetZeroCities project, ERRIN has developed three case studies showcasing the critical role that regions can play in the EU Mission on 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, using examples from ERRIN member regions. With their climate-related competencies and responsibilities within national governance structures, and role in implementing national policies and facilitating financing, regions are uniquely positioned to support cities in achieving their climate neutrality goals. The case studies highlight best practice examples from Blekinge Region, Region…

Report of the Expert Group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe released

On 16 October 2024, the awaited report of the Expert Group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe was launched. Looking towards the future of EU research and innovation, the report outlines 12 recommendations in the spirit of its title: "Act, Align, Accelerate – Research, Technology and Innovation to boost European competitiveness".

Reflecting on the 2024 Living-in.EU Digital Assembly

After the 2024 Living-in.EU Digital Assembly and the networking reception 'Connect people for the Twin transition', a look back from ERRIN on this key milestone in our digital work.

2030CATALYSTS: Open call for EU regions to implement the SDGs

A new call for EU regions to turn the SDGs into local missions is now open. The 2030CATALYSTS project will support a maximum of 20 EU regions to enhance their approaches to SDG monitoring and implementation, and pave the way for effective, data-driven, co-created strategies. The call for expression of interest is open until 31 October 2024.

Launch of the EU Preparatory Action on Innovation for Place-Based Transformation

The European Commission’s JRC has just launched the EU Preparatory Action on Innovation for Place-Based Transformation, a new initiative supported by the European Parliament and designed to help territories maximise their innovation potential. Public authorities from across the EU and Horizon Europe Associated Countries have until 22 November to apply for the call.

Another 20 cities receive EU Mission Label for advancing climate neutrality goals

On 8 October, the European Commission revealed the next 20 European cities to be awarded the EU Mission Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities label for their plans to reach climate neutrality by 2030. 8 of these cities are located in ERRIN member regions. The first 10 cities received their Mission Label in October 2023, followed by 23 more cities that were awarded in March 2024. This brings the total number of cities with the label to 53.

Latest Updates

  • By Joanna Komperda

Another 20 cities receive EU Mission Label for advancing climate neutrality goals

On 8 October, the European Commission revealed the next 20 European cities to be awarded the EU Mission Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities label for their plans to reach climate neutrality by 2030. 8 of these cities are located in ERRIN member regions. The first 10 cities received their Mission Label in October 2023, followed by 23 more cities that were awarded in March 2024. This brings the total number of cities with the label to 53.

  • By Ewa Chomicz

Management Board elections 2024 – call for nominations launched!

Every year ERRIN holds elections for the Management Board. Becoming a member of the Board offers a unique opportunity to develop ERRIN further and strategically lead the network’s activities. You can put forward your candidature for this year’s elections until 17 October.

  • By Lucy Hammond

Shape ERRIN's 2025 agenda

ERRIN's Annual Survey for the 2025 agenda has been launched! The responses from this survey will be used by the Working Group and Task Force leaders during the annual strategy workshops in November to shape the activities in 2025. We invite all of ERRIN's members to share their current R&I priorities, topics and preferences for working with ERRIN in 2025. The survey is open until 20 October 2024.

  • By Lucy Hammond

Shape ERRIN's 2025 agenda

ERRIN's Annual Survey for the 2025 agenda has been launched! The responses from this survey will be used by the Working Group and Task Force leaders during the annual strategy workshops in November to shape the activities in 2025. We invite all of ERRIN's members to share their current R&I priorities, topics and preferences for working with ERRIN in 2025. The survey is open until 20 October 2024.

  • By Francesca Pozzebon

Shaping the New European Bauhaus Facility: ERRIN input document

ERRIN is pleased to share the input document on shaping the content of the NEB Facility. This document is the result of the collaborative and interactive session ‘Shaping the content of the NEB Facility’ hosted by ERRIN in May 2024, as well as of a strategic positioning of R&I stakeholders’ needs in the NEB initiative. The documents gathers ERRIN members insights, key recommendations and good practices, with the aim to help shape the two components of the NEB Facility and implement meaningful and impactful actions on the ground.

  • By Teresa Vio

ERRIN is looking for a Communications and Policy Manager

ERRIN is looking for a Communications and Policy Manager to join its Secretariat! The successful candidate will take a leading role in the further development and implementation of ERRIN's communication strategy, lead efforts to increase ERRIN's visibility and oversee the ERRIN website's functioning and high-quality content creation. The deadline to apply is 16 September.