The ERRIN Network
Presentation
ERRIN is a network of regional representations in Brussels which aims to further involve regional actors in European projects, programmes and policies connected to research and innovation.
The Network was established in Brussels in 2001, led by West Midlands in Europe, and is composed of regional entities, consortiums such as the group of Swedish regions, and Chambers of Commerce. In 2004, the network was financed by the European Commission, DG RTD, as a pilot action on the Regions of Knowledge Programme.
In January 2007 the ERRIN Network became a no-profit association under Belgian legislation. The network is self-financed by the participating regions and also foresees the participating of associate members, meaning associations / organisation which do not have a Brussels office (universities, enterprises, NGOs, etc).
Etruria Innovazione is a full funding member of the Network, member of the Management Board and leader of the Policy Working Group.
Objectives
The Network aims to create a platform with which to actively participate in the debate on European policy for innovation and research with the ultimate aim of contributing to the legislative process and to become a respected interlocutor towards the European institutions.
ERRIN also hopes to contribute to the promotion of initiatives of innovation and research and to develop partnerships, project ideas, to exchange good practices and experiences with different operators in the sector.
ERRIN's Objectives are therefore:
º sharing knowledge at a European level
º interregional exchange
º professional development
º policy and thematic development
º collaboration with other networks and organisations
Participants
The ERRIN Network is currently composed of over 50 members and over 150 European regions have participated at the initial activities (working groups and events).
For further information
www.errin-brussels.org
