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.
Latest News
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
European Commission Adopts ERA Policy Agenda 2025–2027: A Renewed Vision for Research and Innovation
On 28 February 2025, the Commission adopted the new ERA Policy Agenda for 2025–2027 to strenghten R&I across the EU. Created together with Member States and stakeholders, the agenda outlines 20 key actions focused on making research more inclusive, sustainable, and impactful— especially in support of Europe’s green and digital
Integrating Gender and Intersectionality in Research: INSPIRING ERA Online Event
On 28 May 2025, the INSPIRING ERA project hosted an online event on Gender and Intersectionality in Research. This session gathered around 200 participants from across Europe and beyond, including researchers, project officers, and research support staff actively involved in designing, evaluating, or advising on research content within the ERA.
Events
INSPIRING ERA Exchange: EU Copyright & Data Access Rights for Research in the Age of AI
On 9 July 2025 (Time: 10:30 – 15:00), the INSPIRING ERA project will host an in-person exchange dedicated to one of the most dynamic and debated areas in research policy today: EU Copyright Rules and Data Access Rights for Research in the Age of AI. The event will take place
