Zero Waste Project
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Renewable Materials Research
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The Potentials of Biomass
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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...
ECRN as Supporting Partner of the European Chemical Industry Forum 2025 organised by PIPC
The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN), as a Supporting Partner of the European Chemical Industry Forum 2025 (ECIF 2025), played an active role in shaping the strategic discussions on the future of Europe’s chemical industry, with a strong...
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...
