ECRN
Your regional partner in support of the European chemical industry
A united voice for Europe's chemical regions
ECRN brings together regional governments, industry associations and stakeholders from across Europe to articulate common interests and shape policy that supports a competitive, sustainable and innovative chemical sector.
We promote the regional aspects of the chemical industry and foster European cooperation among the actors who make it happen.
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ECRN Highlights
ACE-EX concludes with a high-level discussion on the skills, innovation and policies needed to build a competitive and circular European agri-food sector. Brussels, 22 June 2026 – Stakeholders from across Europe gathered at the Delegation of the Lombardy Region to the European Union in Brussels for the ACE-EX Final Event, “Circular Jobs and Skills for…
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
[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
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
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
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
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