INSPIRING ERA

🎬 ERA in action | 25 Years of Impact 🌍

Celebrating 25 years of the European Research Area—connecting science & society, empowering young talent, and driving cross-border innovation.
From #PlasticPirates to #EUTalentOn, discover ERA’s impact in action. 🎥
👉 Watch the video: shorturl.at/fEzjn

🚀 Knowledge Valorisation #Funding opportunities in #HorizonEurope Work Programme 2026–2027

📣 Explore calls that directly support #KnowledgeValorisation, from proof-of-market for #Cluster4 results to stronger ecosystems for academic start-ups, #WIDERA, and citizen-driven innovation. ➡️ bit.ly/4l3qBdT

📘 #ERAAct: What stakeholders told the Commission — new analysis published

The @ec.europa.eu report synthesises 178 contributions from 29 countries. It highlights broad support for stronger, more coherent EU action to strengthen the #ERA

🔗 read 👉 european-research-area.ec.europa.eu/news/era-act...

🔵 Next MFF – From Policy to Practice: How Technical Universities Drive Europe’s #R&I Impact

🗓️ 2 Mar 2026, 17:00–21:00 CET 📍 Brussels

Join TU Austria & TU9 to discuss #FP10, the #EuropeanCompetitivenessFund & what’s needed for Europe’s #competitiveness.
🔗 Register: sweapevent.com/TU9_TUAustria
#ERA

WIDERA Feedback-to-Policy Workshop, organised by the European Commission & European Research Executive Agency, brought policymakers & projects together to connect practice with policy under Horizon Europe and strengthen the European Research Area. #WIDERA #EUResearch

🚀 The ResearchComp Community of Practice is live!

Launched within the CROSS project, this Europe-wide network supports collaboration on researcher training & transversal skills. The first focus group explored how ResearchComp can strengthen institutional strategies.

Join the exchange! 🌍

🚀 Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027 — new #WIDERA & ERA #FundingOpportunities

👉 If you’re planning 2026 proposals, now is the time to spot-fit your idea, build partnerships, and prepare.

🔗 More: bit.ly/4agmreT
🌐 More about #ERA in HE: bit.ly/4apXSLa
🎥 RE-WATCH the info day: bit.ly/4rgGmQU

🚀 Next week: Don't miss 2 events by @ec.europa.eu on #KnowledgeValorisation, #Transdisciplinarity & #SSH!

EU Knowledge Valorisation Talk
🗓️ Tue 17 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 13:00–13:45 CET | 💻 Online
ℹ️ More: bit.ly/4ky9JLX

Expert workshop
🗓️ Thu 19 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 10:30–16:00 CET | 📍 Brussels
ℹ️ More: bit.ly/4rMHxY2

How does research become real-world impact?

Join an INSPIRING ERA & UAS4EUROPE European online event on 11 March (10:00–12:00 CET) for practical examples of #KnowledgeValorisation, #SuccessStories from across Europe, and EU tools to support researchers.
🔗 Programme and registration 👉 bit.ly/4kACzLM

🎉ERA turns 25! Celebrating 25 years of shaping research careers, boosting mobility & supporting 100,000+ researchers across Europe. Watch the videos & see how ERA is building the future of research! 🎬👉 shorturl.at/PooJk

Citizen engagement in practice: insights from across Europe – INSPIRING ERA online event - Inspiring Era On 27 January 2026, the INSPIRING ERA project hosted an online event bringing together participants from more than 30 countries to explore how public engagement and citizen science can strengthen trus...

🗣️🔬🌍 #CitizenEngagement in practice — what actually works

Our #INSPIRINGERA online event gathered participants from 30+ countries to share reusable lessons on meaningful participation, inclusion & building trust in science—plus what’s next in the #ERA.

📚 Read the full insights:
bit.ly/4r0eVur

📣 New publication highlights the role of societal impact in #ResearchAssessment

📄 The @coarassessment.bsky.social has released a new #WhitePaper calling for societal impact to become a core criterion in research assessment, alongside #AcademicExcellence.

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4bAL3Qw
#ERA #CoARA

🔵 Have your say:

The EC has opened a call for evidence to shape the first Action Plan for Women in Research, Innovation & Start-ups with a clear goal: make the #EuropeanResearchArea the top destination for women in #R&I by 2030.

🗓️ Deadline: 23 February 2026
🗳️ Submit your views: bit.ly/4tcHR3I

🎉 Celebrating 25 years of the European Research Area! Join us on a video journey showcasing EU-funded projects that strengthen research, inspire young people, support careers, advance equality, and turn knowledge into real-world impact: european-research-area.ec.europa.eu/era-talks

POLICY ANSWERS – Final Event: Towards a stronger #ERA

We’re pleased to share the final event by Western Balkans Info Hub:
📅 19 March 2026 📍 Tirana, Albania 🖥️ Hybrid

Why join?
🌍 Regional insights 🤝 Collaboration 🧭 Pathways forward
📈 Impact & uptake

🔗 Register: bit.ly/4bVZKh1
ℹ️ More: bit.ly/4qP8GcR

🗣️🔬🌍 Engaging citizens with science — materials now available!

Thank you to everyone who joined our #INSPIRINGERA online event!
📚 Access the materials ➡️ bit.ly/4bWRtta
🗳️ Have your say: What matters most for meaningful #CitizenEngagement? ➡️ lnkd.in/dyCqs2gp
#ERA #CitizenScience #ScienceCommunication

Engaging citizens with science: Insights and success stories from across Europe - Inspiring Era How can we make citizen engagement in research more meaningful, more inclusive, and more impactful? This INSPIRING ERA online event on Tuesday 27 January at 10-12 CET will explore what works in public...

⏰ Taking place tomorrow!
🗣️🔬🌍 Engaging citizens with science: Insights and success stories from across Europe

Join us 10:00–12:00 CET (online)
🔗 Details: bit.ly/49vNUsv
Poll: What matters most for meaningful #CitizenEngagement with science? 👉 bit.ly/3NUbCGk
#ERA #ScienceCommunication #CitizenScience

Engaging citizens with science: Insights and success stories from across Europe - Inspiring Era How can we make citizen engagement in research more meaningful, more inclusive, and more impactful? This INSPIRING ERA online event on Tuesday 27 January at 10-12 CET will explore what works in public...

What matters most for meaningful #CitizenEngagement with science? 🗣️ 🔬

🗳️ Vote in our latest online poll! ➡️ bit.ly/3NUbCGk

We’ll be exploring how to make #PublicEngagement meaningful, inclusive and impactful at our online event next week.
🗓️ 27 January | 10:00–12:00 CET
🔗 Programme ➡️ bit.ly/49vNUsv

The IMPAC3T‑IP conference “Towards a broader impact” on 5–6 Feb 2026 in Antwerp brings together researchers, TTOs, policymakers, and industry to explore how research can generate real societal and economic benefits, with panels, networking, and hands-on IMPAC3T‑IP Academy™ training.

Are you working to involve citizens more meaningfully in research or innovation? 🗣️🔬
📆 Tue 27 Jan, 10:00–12:00 CET, online
Hear real cases in #PublicEngagement & #CitizenScience, learn from national practices, and connect with peers shaping trust in science
🔗 Programme & registration ➡️ bit.ly/4q5gLcW

In 2026, Horizon Europe brings exciting challenges for scientists, researchers & innovators. Explore the Work Programme adopted by the @ec.europa.eu — you’re sure to find a call that fits your ideas.

Austria’s ERA Action Plan (ERA-NAP) 2026–2028 sets a clear course for strong research careers, Open Science, international cooperation and trust in science — building on ERA Policy Agenda and Austria’s RTI Strategy 2030 the Plan is shaping Austria’s active role in a strong European Research Area 🇦🇹🇪🇺

REINFORCING: Helping organisations embed Open and Responsible Research and Innovation - Inspiring Era As Europe accelerates its green and digital transitions, R&I ecosystems are under increasing pressure to deliver solutions that are not only excellent, but also inclusive, transparent, and socially ac...

🌱 How can research & innovation better serve society?
The EU-funded REINFORCING project helps turn Open & Responsible R&I (ORRI) into everyday practice — with funding, tools, training & a growing European community. More details shorturl.at/PLExr
🚀 #ORRI #EUResearch

Engaging citizens with science: Insights and success stories from across Europe - Inspiring Era How can we make citizen engagement in research more meaningful, more inclusive, and more impactful? This INSPIRING ERA online event on Tuesday 27 January at 10-12 CET will explore what works in public...

How do we make #CitizenEngagement in research more meaningful, inclusive & impactful?

📆 Join us online 27 Jan, 10–12 CET
Hear from inspiring #PublicEngagement & #CitizenScience initiatives from across Europe.

Build better participation together!
🔗 Register ➡️ www.inspiring-era.eu/event/engagi...

🗞️ Our December 2025 Newsletter is out!

Catch up on the latest from the #ERA — events, tools, factsheets, and stories turning ERA policy into practice.
👉 Read now: bit.ly/4oVIf3d
📚 Revisit recent highlights: bit.ly/48TAapW
✉️ Be first to read—subscribe now: bit.ly/3N3BIWW

#ResearchPolicy #Newsletter

🔬 New @ec.europa.eu publication looks at the key challenges facing research & technology infrastructures.
Why tackling them matters for keeping Europe an attractive place to do science? Insights from the Quarterly R&I Literature Review.
data.europa.eu/doi/10.2777/...
#ChooseEuropeForScience #RAndI

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📚 December 2025 INSPIRING ERA Library

As INSPIRING ERA wraps up its 2nd project year, we’ve gathered key insights & materials across 5 ERA themes:
#OpenScience
#GenderEquality
#ResearchCareers
#ResearchAssessment
#CitizenEngagement

📰 bit.ly/4puVMA9
✉️ INSPIRING ERA newsletters 👉 bit.ly/3XyEu8U

🌐 EOSC Federation: Europe's #OpenScience major step forward

Why it matters:
🔑 Easier access to high-quality, #FAIR datasets across borders
🧭 A more coherent environment for sharing & analysing research data
🤖 Stronger foundations for #AIinScience through the RAISE initiative

🔗 bit.ly/3MubkW0

Help shape how Europe tracks research + innovation and support evidence-based policy-making 🌍💡Short survey (until 10 minutes) open until 12 Jan 2026 - your input matters! 👉 shorturl.at/O13dc
#ERA #monitoring #ERAtools

Great research needs great careers! 🚀Join the @ec.europa.eu Conference on Research Careers 2025 (11–12 Dec) to explore how Europe can make research careers sustainable and rewarding.💡Details and registration shorturl.at/qHVV3
#ResearchCareers #conference