Smart Specialisation Working Group
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Smart Specialisation Working Group.
Smart Specialisation
The Smart Specialisation Working Group aims to monitor and contribute to key policy developments related to S3 by enhancing dialogue with relevant EU institutions and stakeholders. The goal is to strengthen the regional perspective in the wider smart specialisation agenda and facilitate the interregional cooperation. The WG actively engages in the debate around shaping the cohesion policy post-2027 and the future of S3. It also follows different interregional collaboration instruments for innovation, their state of play and upcoming opportunities.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
SEFS Working Group meeting: Unlocking potential, regional perspectives on knowledge valorisation
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
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Smart Specialisation WG meeting: S3 and PRI – the way ahead
The year 2024 marks the opening of a new chapter for the Partnerships for Regional Innovation (PRI) as a JRC-CoR initiative building on S3 to support innovation for place-based transformations. In
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-
WG Related Events
S3 Conference 2024
The Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) Conference 2024 will take place this year on 11-12 December in Rimini, Italy. The flagship event for S3 stakeholders from across regions in EU Member States is organised by DG REGIO and S3 CoP Secretariat, in partnership with Emilia-Romagna Region and with the support of the Municipality of Rimini and Palacongressi di Rimini. Registration is open until 31 October.
UAS4EUROPE and ERRIN Horizon Europe Proposal Workshop
ERRIN and UAS4EUROPE are co-organising a Horizon Europe Proposal Workshop on 6-7 November 2024 in Brussels. This capacity building workshop will be a great opportunity for participants to unlock the potential of Horizon Europe’s Pillar 2.
EUREKA 2024: Fair of culture and creativity - Friuli Venezia Giulia
Eureka 2024 is designed for the enterprises that want to boost their competitiveness and for all the culture and innovation enthusiasts. Take your unique opportunity to meet the cultural and creative industry leaders and engage in two days of exposition, B2B meetings, workshops and conferences. The event will take place in Pordenone, on 29-30 October.
Launch event for the report of the Expert Group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe
The launch event for the report of the Expert Group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe, which will also include recommendations for the next EU Framework Programme for R&I (FP10), will take place on 16 October 2024 from 14:30 (CEST). In-person attendance is upon invitation only, however, it is possible to follow the event online.
ERRIN Intro Coffee
The ERRIN Secretariat is pleased to invite you to the upcoming ERRIN Intro Coffee, which will take place in person on 11 October from 10:00-11:30. The event will offer a concise introduction to ERRIN and its services, alongside a chance for networking. New network members and staff, as well as colleagues from back home who will be in Brussels at the time, are particularly encouraged to join, to mark the end of the EU Regions Week 2024 together!
EURegionsWeek political workshop: Navigating smart and sustainable growth in cities and regions
Are you interested in learning more about how cities and regions navigate smart and sustainable growth? Join the Capital Cities and Regions Network (CCRN) during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2024. The event will take place in Brussels on 10 October, 09:30 - 11:00.
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.
WG Related Content
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.
ERRIN is looking for two Project and Policy Managers (Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change)
ERRIN is looking for two Project and Policy Managers to join its Secretariat! The successful candidates will work on a range of projects and policy activities related to mitigation and adaptation to climate change and support ERRIN's work on influencing the EU Missions' implementation and further design. The deadline to apply is 25 September.
ERRIN is looking for a Communications Assistant (traineeship)
ERRIN is looking for a Communications Assistant! This role is a perfect opportunity to gain first-hand experience in Research and Innovation and participate in the daily work of the organisation. The deadline to apply is 25 September.
ERRIN website updates for membership, networking & engagement
Following the summer break, the ERRIN Secretariat is pleased to announce a few updates on the network website that should further facilitate membership, networking within the community, understanding network services and engaging your colleagues and stakeholders in ERRIN, including re-opening of the ERRIN member directory, revised membership pages, and new leaflets.
ERRIN's updated Working Group and Task Force Annual Plans launched
ERRIN's updated Working Group and Task Force Annual Plans are now available. The Annual Plans outline the upcoming activities and priorities for each Working Group and Task Force for the remainder of 2024.
ERRIN Paper Series: Towards the 10th Framework Programme - EU Missions
ERRIN is pleased to launch a series of input papers on the 10th Framework Programme, with this paper focusing on EU Missions. ERRIN has been closely involved in the design and implementation of the EU Missions since their inception, making them a priority for the network. This input paper on the role of EU Missions in FP10 has been created with contributions from ERRIN members and their ecosystems.
Latest Updates
- 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.
- By Teresa Vio
ERRIN is looking for two Project and Policy Managers (Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change)
ERRIN is looking for two Project and Policy Managers to join its Secretariat! The successful candidates will work on a range of projects and policy activities related to mitigation and adaptation to climate change and support ERRIN's work on influencing the EU Missions' implementation and further design. The deadline to apply is 25 September.
- By Teresa Vio
ERRIN is looking for a Communications Assistant (traineeship)
ERRIN is looking for a Communications Assistant! This role is a perfect opportunity to gain first-hand experience in Research and Innovation and participate in the daily work of the organisation. The deadline to apply is 25 September.
- By Astrid Hannes
SEFS Working Group is calling for regional practices of knowledge valorisation
For its next meeting taking place on 2 October, ERRIN's Science and Education for Society (SEFS) Working Group is looking for regional best practices in the field of knowledge valorisation. We aim for practices including industry-academia co-creation and citizen-engagement. All R&I fields covered by ERRIN thematical Working Groups are of interest. We invite members to submit their contributions by 20 September.
- By Ewa Chomicz
ERRIN website updates for membership, networking & engagement
Following the summer break, the ERRIN Secretariat is pleased to announce a few updates on the network website that should further facilitate membership, networking within the community, understanding network services and engaging your colleagues and stakeholders in ERRIN, including re-opening of the ERRIN member directory, revised membership pages, and new leaflets.
- By Gregg Jones
Mobility Innovation Network Platform: sign-up for free
The Mobility Innovation Platform is a result of the INNO-MOB Horizon Europe project focusing on the opportunities that initiatives & networks offer to innovative and dynamic businesses through an inclusive mobility innovation European ecosystem business support framework.