The EU-funded Future project aims to strengthen coordination and collaboration among European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs). It supports networking, events, training, and policy engagement to enhance ERICs' role and identity, fostering best practices and addressing shared challenges in research infrastructure management.

The EU-funded ERIC Forum project aims to improve collaboration among 20 established European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs) and 3 in preparation. It focuses on enhancing coordination, organising events, providing training, and facilitating policy engagement to strengthen ERICs' brand identity and role in policymaking by addressing challenges and promoting best practices.

A Horizon Europe project
Project dates: 1st April 2021 to 30th September 2023
EMBRC role : partner
Funding: €42,077,088.84 
Grant agreement number: 101017536

ERIC, a legal framework for European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs), was established in 2009. 18 ERICs spanning various scientific fields have since been formed. The European Commission facilitates biannual networking events for ERICs to discuss challenges and engage with policymakers. Through the H2020 call, the EC seeks to fund projects promoting formal collaboration among ERICs, supporting networking, workshops, preparation assistance, and enhancing their representation in policy discussions.

 

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