Shaping Europe’s Industrial Future Together
Strengthening inter-regional innovation value chains for enhanced resilience & competitiveness
Innovation Areas
Connecting Europe’s leading regions to co-develop and scale innovation in strategic smart specialisation areas. Discover our Innovation Pilots below.
Health
Driving innovation in medical technologies and digital health for resilient healthcare systems.
Energy
Accelerating clean energy solutions based on smart industrial systems.
Manufacturing
Boosting advanced manufacturing, advancing industrial AI and industrial modernisation across Europe’s regions.
Bio-Economy
Advancing sustainable materials and circular value chains.
Our Activities
From pilots to market: innovation with impact
We support regions working together to accelerate innovation. Our activities span from pilot projects to funding schemes and policy advocacy, ensuring that innovative solutions reach the market.
Innovation Projects
Collaborative pilots in fields such as AI, advanced manufacturing, and renewable energy.
Funding Opportunities
Empowering SMEs through VInnovate and other instruments.
Policy Support
Position papers and contributions shaping EU industrial policy.
In December 2023, 16 Vanguard regions came together to launch VInnovate, a pioneering interregional funding instrument designed to support innovation-driven projects across Europe.
By enabling regions to jointly program, finance, and implement SME-focused initiatives, VInnovate bridges gaps in the current EU landscape and sets the stage for impactful, industry-led collaboration.
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