ERNACT

28/05/2026

On the 10th of June we will host an engaging and practice-oriented webinar organised under the INCLUDE project, an EU-funded initiative under the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme, building collaboration, co-creation and knowledge exchange to strengthen local capacity and engagement by bringing together partners across Europe.

Speakers include:

1. eNuokkari – A Digital Youth Centre (Finland)
Speaker: Kalle Sievänen, Savonia University of Applied Sciences
In response to long distances and limited access to youth services in rural Eastern Finland, eNuokkari provides a safe and moderated digital youth centre hosted on Discord.

2. Härnösand is Growing – Inclusive Urban Planning (Sweden)
Speaker: Patrik Pettersson, Härnösand Municipality
This initiative makes urban planning more transparent, accessible, and participatory by combining a physical and digital approach.

3. GIS Crowdsourcing for Local Knowledge and Heritage (Ireland)
Speaker: Daragh McDonough, Donegal County Council
This practice uses GIS technology to preserve local heritage and support community-led knowledge sharing.

Time will be allocated for discussion and Q&A session.

Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00 - 11:00 (UTC+00:00)
Please register via the link below.
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27/05/2026

Paul McCullough, Environmental Health Manager at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, recently represented the PEACE-Air project at the Environmental Health Association of Ireland Forum 2026 in Little Island, Cork.

Paul delivered an introduction to the PEACE-Air project, highlighting the professional training, knowledge exchange and all-island collaboration that will be developed.

Lindsay Shaw from Ulster University also attended the event on behalf of the PEACE-Air partnership.

Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

27/05/2026

🎬 led Final Video Now Live!

Discover how our pilots across Finland, Ireland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands are shaping the future of . Our final project video showcases the impact of our Virtual Power Plants ( ) and hashtag systems in action.

Want to learn more about our journey? Click the link below to watch the final video, explore insights from our partners, and discover the benefits of developing a .

👇 Watch the full video series here: https://www.interreg-npa.eu/projects/copower/home/resources/

Donegal County Council Centria-ammattikorkeakoulu Háskóli Íslands Oulun yliopisto - University of Oulu Nólsoyar Orkufelag Oulun yliopiston Kerttu Saalasti Instituutti Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme

26/05/2026

During their recent visit to the Nevers ecosystem, lead partner Saxion University of Applied Sciences witnessed how collaboration, repair and circular innovation continue to strengthen across the region.

“We did not travel to Nevers, France, to see something new. No. We went there to see what was already there but had grown stronger. A circular ecosystem that became more cooperative and is even connecting to other ecosystems in France with support from Ecrin Nevers Val de Loire.

We went to see more effectivity in refurbishment. As the refurbished computers from the workshop offered local businesses computers for almost a lifetime. We were excited to see more and more initiatives on repairing of electronic equipment, even small equipment, even the really, really old ones, at the repair cafes at Le1Bis.

We got more hopeful as the first groundbreaking work on re-use, re-use of spare parts for electronic equipment was presented . We became proud as DAVI explained the construction of their online still secret search machine that will make repairing just as easy as buying new.

And we wanted to say a big thank you in person, to all the persons that are a huge support to making this repair revolution in France possible, all the organization mentioned above but most of all the staff at Nievre Numerique. With their help, you will Nevers buy new equipment again.”

20/05/2026

🎥 Collaboration, discussion and exchange in Donegal.

The sixth CIVITEC interregional meeting brought partners together in Letterkenny to explore new approaches to citizen engagement, digital participation and the future role of digital tools in public administration.

A great opportunity to share ideas, good practices and strengthen cooperation across Europe.

🎥 Check out the highlights below. https://vimeo.com/1193641520

Interreg Europe Nicosia Development Agency - ANEL

CIVITEC Partners from across Europe gathered in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on 12–13 May 2026 for their sixth interregional partner meeting, hosted by Donegal County Council. The two-day event brought together local authorities, policymakers and project partners to exchange experiences and explore in...

18/05/2026

The sixth CIVITEC interregional partner meeting recently took place in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, bringing together partners from across Europe to exchange experiences and explore innovative approaches to citizen engagement, digital participation and public administration.

Over two days, discussions focused on topics including digital governance, public participation practices, the psychology of online engagement and the potential role of AI in supporting communication between local authorities and citizens.

The meeting also provided valuable opportunities for partners to share good practices, discuss pilot activities and strengthen interregional cooperation within the CIVITEC project.

Read more in our latest news article below.
🔗 www.interregeurope.eu/civitec/news-and-events/news/donegal-hosts-sixth-civitec-interregional-partner-meeting

Interreg Europe Nicosia Development Agency - ANEL ΙΤΥΕ "Διόφαντος" Ayuntamiento de Jaén Donegal County Council eesti.ee Nièvre Numérique Razvojna agencija Sinergija Business agency association Ministrstvo za javno upravo

Interreg Europe brings regional and local governments together to share innovative and sustainable solutions to regional development challenges.

13/05/2026

Day 2 of the CIVITEC partner meeting is now underway in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. This morning’s session focuses on citizen participation in the County Development Plan process, the operational implications of increased public engagement for local authorities, and the potential of AI chatbots to support the communication of complex policy instruments.

A strong programme of discussions and knowledge exchange lies ahead, with contributions from Graham Diamond, John McFeeley, Paul Barker, Daragh McDonough and Paul Earley.

Looking forward to another productive day of collaboration and shared learning within the CIVITEC partnership.

Interreg EuropeInterreg Europe

12/05/2026

Yesterday, the MINDSET project hosted the webinar From Vision to Reality: The Fundamentals of Mission Oriented Innovation, introducing a new MOOC designed to support policymakers, practitioners and communities working on complex societal challenges.

The session explored how mission oriented innovation can help turn ambitious visions into measurable action through collaboration and strategic governance.

Thank you to Ulf Hedestig for delievering this impactful course.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Pcnwg0



Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme

12/05/2026

The 6th interregional partner meeting of the CIVITEC project has officially commenced in Donegal this morning.

Hosted by Donegal County Council, partners are gathering to exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation and explore innovative approaches to digital transformation across regions.

Today's meeting starts with an insightful morning session featuring speakers from Donegal County Council, who are providing an overview of the digital landscape and ongoing initiatives shaping County Donegal.

Looking forward to productive discussions, peer learning and continued collaboration over the coming days.

Interreg Europe CvitecProject

11/05/2026

📸A look back at the official launch of the Smart Village Network Project at from last Thurdsay which took place at the Guildhall.

From keynote addresses and project presentations to discussions on digital innovation and rural resilience, the launch highlighted a shared commitment to creating connected, inclusive and sustainable communities across Derry-Strabane and Donegal.

This event also served as a fantastic networking opportunity of our hubs at the beginning of what we envision as a really beneficial partnership and knowledge sharing between the hubs.

The project is supporting a network of digital hubs, including locations in Castlederg, Newtownstewart, Plumbridge, Park, Claudy and Eglinton, helping expand opportunities for learning, enterprise and collaboration in rural areas.



Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB Donegal County Council Derry City & Strabane District Council North West Regional College Ulster University

09/05/2026

Today we celebrate Europe Day and a significant milestone year for ERNACT as 2026 marks 35 years of European cooperation, innovation and regional partnership.

Since 1991, ERNACT has worked with regions, public authorities, universities and stakeholders across Europe to support digital transformation, innovation and sustainable regional development through European collaboration.

Europe Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of working together across borders to address shared challenges and create new opportunities for citizens and regions throughout Europe.

ERNACT remains committed to continuing this work and building strong partnerships that support inclusive and sustainable development for the future.

We thank all of our partners, project teams and stakeholders who have contributed to ERNACT’s journey over the past 35 years and look forward to continuing our collaboration across Europe.

Donegal County Council Derry City & Strabane District Council Interreg Europe Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB