About Us
The European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) is a well-known Brussels-based platform that gathers around 120 regional organisations from more than 20 European countries. Established in 2001, ERRIN supports members to enhance their regional and local research and innovation capacities and further develop their R&I ecosystems. The network maintains a long-standing relationship with the EU institutions and other organisations to strengthen the regional and local dimension in EU Research and Innovation policy and programmes.
ERRIN offers a platform for knowledge exchange and facilitates regional collaboration, supporting its members through the project development process and providing project opportunities. ERRIN members collaborate through 13 Working Groups, covering both thematic areas and overarching policy issues based on members’ priorities and on current funding opportunities. Working Group meetings are at the heart of ERRIN’s activities, as this is where our members meet regularly to exchange information, present regional examples, build new partnerships, develop joint projects, network and much more.
Overview of ERRIN' Cluster priorities 2026
Find an overview of all the Clusters and their priorities and planned activities for 2026 here.
Latest News & Events
Stay up-to-date on ERRIN's wide range of activities in Brussels and make sure you are informed about our upcoming Working Group meetings.
- By Astrid Hannes
Skills for Competitiveness: how to address skills shortages in Europe’s regions?
On 23 March 2026, over 70 ERRIN members gathered for the SEFS Working Group meeting dedicated to the topic of Skills for Competitiveness. The session explored how regions address skills shortages and what measures have been chosen to mitigate these challenges.
- By Ewa Chomicz
ERRIN's signing of an Open Letter on the Future of the EU Budget (2028–2034)
In an effort spearheaded by ERRIN and EURADA, twelve European networks have co-signed an Open Letter calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council to safeguard and reinforce Smart Specialisation Strategies, and protect multi-level governance in the next MFF post-2027. The letter includes practical recommendations to ensure European competitiveness and cohesion.
- By Ewa Chomicz
ERRIN amendment proposals for the future Horizon Europe and the European Competitiveness Fund
ERRIN has finalised its amendment proposals to the future Horizon Europe - covering both the Regulation and the Specific Programme - as well as to the European Competitiveness Fund, following an extensive co-creation process with our members. The proposals outline concrete suggestions to better embed the territorial dimension in the future funds and strengthen support for territorial innovation ecosystems across Europe.
Our services
ERRIN is your support for European-level engagement. Here, you define your level of involvement according to your organisation’s capacity, needs and goals. The more you engage, the more opportunities await to strengthen your innovation ecosystem from different angles in the European policy and funding landscape.
Project development
Take advantage of our project facilitation - matchmaking sessions, mappings, coffee meetings - and Project Development Tool to identify relevant funding opportunities, share project ideas, network and find proj
Working Groups
Participate in the wide range of activities - meetings, events, consultations - organised by our 13 Working Groups to connect, gain knowledge, exchange regional examples and showcase your views.
R&I policy
Stay up to date on the latest EU R&I policy developments from a regional perspective and contribute to our bottom-up policy work to shape policy and programmes, as we foster opportunities for regional and ecosystem actors.
Are you interested in collaborating with us?
If you would like to find out more about the benefits of ERRIN membership, please contact ewa.chomicz@errin.eu