Stay up to date with the latest developments from the Vanguard Initiative. Our Media & Resources section brings together news, reports, and updates, keeping members, stakeholders, and the broader innovation community informed about our activities and achievements.
Whether you want to read about recent pilot projects, policy developments, or key reports on regional innovation, you will find the latest insights here.
News
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Regions at the Vanguard: Lombardy Region
Lombardy plays a leading role in European interregional cooperation for innovation through the Vanguard Initiative. Since its inception, the region has been a key driver in promoting a place-based approach to industrial transformation, rooted in smart specialisation...
Ensuring Europe’s innovation and competitiveness leadership
To the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council, Europe stands at a critical point. As negotiations on the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) advance, the choices made in the coming months will determine whether the European...
VInnovate Call 2025 Results: Strength in Numbers
In Europe’s industrial transformation, scale is everything. Companies and regions must internationalise partnerships, combine investments and bring technologies to market faster than any single territory could achieve alone. This is precisely where VInnovate operates....
Policy Papers
Have a look at the most important news and documents below.
Integrated Eu Industrial Innovation Policy Based Interconnected Regional Ecosystems
In its recently published Policy Position Paper, the Vanguard Initiative (VI) calls for an integrated EU industrial & innovation policy based on interconnected regional ecosystems. The network is advocating for a new industrial & innovation policy toolbox addressing industrial competitiveness challe…
Adma Energy Pilot Fosters Cross Regional Collaboration Through Study Visits 2023
With the aim of reinforcing cross-regional collaboration taking place within the pilot, the ADMA energy pilot organized two study visits this year. These visits not only brought together experts, but also ignited dynamic conversations and partnerships, unlocking the full potential of offshore energy…
Vanguard Initiative Regions Showcase Best Practices European Week 2023 Events
The European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC) 2023 took place last week, and was the opportunity to showcase the achievements of Vanguard Initiative regional ecosystems in various events involving regional stakeholders, industry representatives and the European Commission. The Vanguard Initiative s…
Reports
Have a look at the most important news and documents below.
Annual Report 2023: Bioeconomy
The report is available here.
Annual Report 2023: Hydrogen
The report is available here.
Annual Report 2023: Nano
The report is available here.