ECRN welcomes new members: Province of Zeeland and MAVESZ

The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) is pleased to announce the accession of two new members: the Province of Zeeland (Netherlands) and MAVESZ, the Hungarian Chemical Industry Association. Their membership marks a significant step in reinforcing ECRN’s mission

From Startup Villages to value chains: DRIVE accelerates regional ecosystems for a circular and digital bioeconomy

[Brussels, 23/03/2026] — Rural Europe holds the resources, talent and entrepreneurial drive needed to power the next generation of circular and digital bioeconomy solutions. With DRIVE — Driving Rural Innovation through startup Villages across Europe — that potential

ECRN General Assembly 2026: Catalonia Assumes the Presidency

Rotterdam, 4 February 2026 – The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) held its 2026 General Assembly in Rotterdam at Hotel New York, kindly hosted by the Region of Zuid-Holland. The Assembly gathered representatives from Europe’s leading chemical regions

Statement by the European Chemical Regions Network on the EU Bioeconomy Strategy

ECRN welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy. The Strategy acknowledges the critical role of Europe’s regions in driving the transition toward a more resilient, circular and innovation-led

How the ACE-EX project is cultivating the circular transition through digital learning

Bergamo, 11/11/2025 – European agriculture is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its history. The drive to reduce environmental impact, regenerate soils, recover by-products, and modernise production processes is changing the way we understand work in

ECRN members Lombardy and Catalonia Strengthen Cooperation to Support Europe’s Chemical Industry

Barcelona, 7 November 2025 – The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) welcomes the new cooperation agreement between Lombardy (Italy) and Catalonia (Spain), aimed at strengthening collaboration in the strategic field of the chemical industry. During a meeting held

ECRN publishes its position on the Circular Economy Act

ECRN welcomes the European Commission’s plan to propose a Circular Economy Act (CEA) – a key step to accelerate Europe’s transition towards a resource-efficient, competitive, and resilient economy. The proposal offers a unique opportunity to consolidate the progress

The Free State of Bavaria and the Valencian Community join ECRN

Brussels, 03/11/2025 – The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) is delighted to announce the expansion of its network with the addition of two new members: the Free State of Bavaria and the Generalitat Valenciana. This expansion marks an

ECRN Hydrogen in Europe’s energy transition event

Brussels, 28 October 2025 — ECRN, in collaboration with the Erasmus+ project “Professionals and their Skills in Hydrogen” and Mazovia, hosted a focused half-day dissemination event that links the European policy and partnership landscape to Belgium’s and Poland’s