INSPIRING ERA
INSPIRING ERA is a project funded by the Horizon Europe programme aimed at breathing new life into the European Research Area (ERA).
Our goal is to raise awareness, share best practices and speed up the adoption of advancements made under the umbrella of the ERA to benefit researchers and citizens across the countries involved.

The ERA Conference Report is here!
Explore the report from the European Commission conference “European Research Area: Fostering Greater Integration. Advancing Competitiveness” which took place in September in Brussels and was supported by INSPIRING ERA. Dive into the highlights of the two-day event in Brussels, featuring the key takeaways and ideas, inspiring sessions, and insights to strengthen Europe’s R&I landscape.
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Supporting attractive research careers: results of European Mutual Learning Exercise now available
The results of the Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) on Research Careers, an initiative to support more attractive and sustainable research careers across Europe, are now available. The MLE, coordinated by the European Commission, brought together policymakers and experts from across the EU to exchange best practices and generate actionable recommendations

Public consultation launched on the future of Gender Equality in Europe
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather input on the forthcoming Gender Equality Strategy for 2026-2030. Citizens, organizations, and stakeholders from across Europe are invited to share their perspectives, experiences, and recommendations to help shape policies aimed at advancing gender equality. The consultation seeks to ensure that

widerAdvance Facility: individual support to maximise the impact of your research
The widerAdvance Facility, launched in January 2025 under Horizon Europe, offers something rare: fully tailored, expert support to help research-performing organisations in Widening Countries and Outermost Regions boost the visibility, uptake, and long-term impact of their EU-funded results. This initiative is all about helping you turn research outcomes into real-world
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