The launch of the new Horizon Europe funding programme worth 95.5 billion EUR and its first round of calls have being sparking enthusiasm and interest among the multiple actors that were long awaiting for initiating and testing their innovative actions for the green and digital transition, as well as an inclusive economy. Yet, while the scope of the funding programme meets … [Read more...]
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AER working groups: it’s simple
The long-awaited guide for members willing to contribute to an existing working group or interested in setting-up a new one is finally there! Working groups are for all AER members All AER members can participate in working groups. Any AER member can submit a proposal for setting up a working group on a new topic. How to participate in an existing working group At … [Read more...]
Skills for Effective Innovation Ecosystems
Article by Sandra Evans, Project Coordinator at Universität Tübingen. It is not a secret anymore that open innovation ecosystems provide optimal conditions for creating new value. But what makes innovation ecosystems effective, or how are effective innovation ecosystems created? This important question was the topic of a panel discussion organised by the Assembly of European … [Read more...]
Skillnet Training Session – Making the Most of Cohesion & Rural Development Funds
MFF, ERDF, ESF, EFRD, EAGF...navigating the sea of acronyms in the EU funding lexicon can be a daunting task for would-be applicants. Yet, unlocking these funds will be crucial for regions if they are to bounce back from the pandemic. What can be done to help regions access the crucial funding they need to support their recovery? The AER recognises these challenges members … [Read more...]
CUBES: Do you want to have a say on boosting sustainable cultural administration?
The AER together with our partners in the CUBES consortium are keeping busy providing reviews, initiatives and tools to address the lack of know-how regarding sustainable administration of cultural resources. We are fully committed to empowering all members of society to take ownership of their cultural resources, and administer them in more sustainable ways. That is why we … [Read more...]
Why Innovative Skills are the Catalyst for Rural Areas
On 25 March, the Assembly of European Regions hosted the "Ambitious Skills and Innovation Strategies: A Territorial Approach" webinar. The event was part of the series of webinars on EU funding opportunities organised within the Skillnet project (co-founded by the Erasmus+ Programme) to bring together experts in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and to … [Read more...]
A peer review service tailor-made for regions
The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform offers a free on-demand peer review service, where a two-day knowledge-exchange experience can be designed to advise on a region’s policy frameworks. This service will be presented in detail on 25 March at the webinar "Ambitious Skills and Innovation Strategies: A territorial Approach" as one of the opportunities regions can use to … [Read more...]
The Long Road to Recovery – working in Renewed Partnership with Regions
Europe’s local and regional authorities have been on the frontline of the pandemic; working tirelessly on the ground in villages, towns and cities across the continent to shield citizens from the worst impacts of the crisis. Yet, as member states prepare their national plans to access funding from the EU's Recovery & Resilience Facility (RRF), local and regional … [Read more...]
Registrations open! Innovation and Farming: Applications of Advanced Manufacturing in the Food Value Chain
We are pleased to invite you to the webinar "Innovation and Farming: Applications of Advanced Manufacturing in the Food Value Chain" that will take place on 26 March 2021 at 10:00 CET and focuses on advanced manufacturing solutions in driving sustainable change in the agrifood sector It will offer regions and stakeholders engaged with the agri-food sector the … [Read more...]
Active participation & social inclusion to harness the diversity advantage
On 16th February 2021, the Assembly of European Regions in cooperation with IOM and the Intercultural Regions Network hosted the webinar “Intercultural regions: Active Participation & Social Inclusion“. This was the third webinar co-organised within the framework of the Includ-EU project which works towards building more inclusive and cohesive European … [Read more...]
Building a better future: Generating enthusiasm for Vocational Education and Training (VET)
On January 27th, the Assembly of European Regions in cooperation with Skillman Alliance hosted the “New enthusiasm for Vocational Education & Training, Boosting self-confidence in young people” webinar. This was the ninth webinar on EU funding opportunities that are being co-organized by AER within the Skillnet project framework (co-founded by the Erasmus+ Programme) … [Read more...]
Building the Circular Economy through Circular Skills: Regions and Universities leading the Change
The transition towards a circular economy is among the core objectives of policy-makers at all levels of government. Yet, its full and effective achievement strongly depends on the readiness of all the societal and economic actors. In this regard, a growing mismatch between skills and labour needs can hamper both the transition as well as the possibility to exploit its great … [Read more...]
Defining the new skills for an inclusive future at the Skillman International Forum 2020
As a proud partner of the Skillnet project, AER is very pleased to provide an overview of the very first virtual 6th edition of the yearly SIF - SKILLMAN.EU INTERNATIONAL FORUM 2020, about redefining the future of learning, which took place on December 10th and 11th 2020. Practitioners, innovative academics, and industrial experts in the field of … [Read more...]
Are you developing a project in the tourism sector? Umbria is keen to join!
Are you currently developing a project proposal within the Cosme programme or are you planning to do so? Sviluppumbria, the Development Agency of Umbria (Italy), AER member region, is eager to join as a partner an established consortium and to input with their expertise. About the call This COSME action aims to promote entrepreneurship and improve the business … [Read more...]
Partner Search: New project proposal to boost the circular economy!
Are you looking for partners to join and contribute to your project proposal under the Horizon2020 Green Deal Call - Demonstration of systemic solutions for the territorial deployment of the circular economy? The paper-making consortium ECOVPRINT based in Città di Castello, in Umbria, one of the AER member regions, could be the right partner to join your project! About … [Read more...]
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