ERNACT

💚Celebrating day at by transforming local communities through digital innovation! 🇮🇪✨

Through our projects, we are harnessing the power of emerging and to bring history closer to citizens, enhance public service delivery, and build a brighter, more connected future for Donegal.

Key initiatives driving local change:
✅Donegal Digital – Strengthening regional digital infrastructure and capacity
✅ & – Integrating AI and innovation into public sector services
✅ – Empowering citizens and fostering sustainable communities

Because at ERNACT, we really / ! 💙

🔗 Discover how we are shaping the region’s digital future: www.ernact.eu

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ERNACT is in Klaksvík, Faroe Islands, today for the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Lead Partner Seminar.

We are representing three Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic projects: MINDSET, INCLUDE and RE-SPRINGS.

The seminar brings together lead partners and communications managers from across the NPA region to share practical experience, strengthen project impact and explore how results can continue to deliver value beyond the lifetime of each project.

We look forward to connecting with colleagues and friends from the NPA community.

Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme

MINDSET partners will meet in Donegal, Ireland, on 29 September for the project’s fourth partnership meeting.

The Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic-funded project meeting coincides with the INCLUDE partner meeting and will feature a visit to MINDSET’s Two Rivers mission in Carndonagh.

MINDSET is one of three projects brought together through the INCLUDE clustering project, providing opportunities to exchange knowledge and share approaches to community-led innovation.

Partners will also attend lead partner ERNACT’s 35th anniversary event, celebrating 35 years of European cooperation.

Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme Donegal County Council Project

✈️ Next week is shaping up to be a busy and exciting time for !

Our staff members will be travelling across Europe to take part in several meetings. These events offer incredible opportunities to share knowledge, strengthen international partnerships, and contribute to innovative solutions across various sectors!

Here’s where we’ll be:
📍 E6 project - Aachen, Germany
📍 HUMAN Project - Härnösand, Sweden
📍 - Brno, Czech Republic
📍 & at the Lead Partner Seminar of Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme - Klaksvik, Faroe Islands

We’re looking forward to exchanging ideas, collaborating with international partners, and shaping the future together.

🔗 Find out more at https://www.ernact.eu/EventList.aspx

🚀 Connecting Irish Interreg projects to drive and regional innovation!

is pleased to participate in the Irish Interreg Synergies for Innovation workshop today at the European Parliament House in Dublin.

Organised by Southern Regional Assembly, Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly & Northern & Western Regional Assembly to bring together Irish partners across 17 Interreg projects, this event focuses on exchanging achievements, exploring collaboration opportunities, and shaping the future direction of Interreg funding calls and regional investment priorities.

As part of the Innovation for Local Authorities breakout session representing the Interreg Europe , we are looking forward to:

🔹 Identifying project overlaps & synergies to maximise the reach of public sector innovation.
🔹 Exploring practical collaboration opportunities for 2026–2027.
🔹 Sharing lessons learned on enabling local authorities to adopt artificial intelligence and digital solutions.
🔹 Defining regional needs and strategic recommendations to inform future Interreg programmes.

By aligning project goals and fostering cross-border cooperation, we can ensure digital innovation delivers long-lasting impact for local public administrations and communities across Ireland and Europe. 🇪🇺💡

Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme Interreg Atlantic Area

🚨 CLOSING TODAY AT 5:00 PM! 🚨 This is your final opportunity to apply for the Project Manager role with at the CoLab in Letterkenny!

If you're an experienced project professional looking to drive digital transformation, shape competitive funding proposals, and collaborate with European partners, don't miss out.

Key Role Info:
📍 Location: CoLab, ATU Donegal, Letterkenny
📅 Contract: Full-time | Fixed-term (until 31 Dec 2029)
🎓 Criteria: Level 8+ degree & 3+ years' post-graduate PM experience

📲 ACT NOW: Request the Candidate Information Booklet immediately by emailing [email protected].

⏰ Deadline: Today, Friday 4th September at 5:00 PM IST.

Learn more about 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘, a clustering project connecting the 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗘𝗧, InnoGS and Innovation in Urban Planning 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 to exchange knowledge on regional innovation, digital tools and community engagement.

Through this collaboration, MINDSET will share its RegMOI approach, explore new methods and strengthen the long-term impact of its work.

🔗 Read the full article: www.interreg-npa.eu/projects/mindset/home/news-events/mindset-expands-its-impact-through-the-include-clustering-project/

Savonia University of Applied Sciences Härnösands Kommun Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme

📸CIVITEC Partner Meeting Recap
Over two engaging days, we explored how digital services, civic technology and citizen participation can support more responsive local government. The Digital Beach Summit was a particular highlight.

The meeting provided practical examples for partners to consider in their own regions, supporting CIVITEC’s continuing work to improve policies and strengthen citizen participation across Europe.

Thank you to the Municipality of Preveza, Mayor Nikos Georgakos and everyone involved in organising the meeting for the warm welcome.

🔗 Read the full news item: https://lnkd.in/eHnZnrVw

⏳ DEADLINE APPROACHING: Don’t miss your chance to apply!

Time is running out to join the team as our new Project Manager at the CoLab in Letterkenny.

If you are a driven project professional looking to manage high-impact digital transformation and regional innovation projects across Europe, we want to hear from you.

Quick Recap:
✅Role: Project Manager (EU Funding & Digital Innovation)
✅Contract: Full-time | Fixed-term (until 31 December 2029)
✅Location: CoLab, ATU Donegal, Letterkenny
✅Requirements: Honours Degree (Level 8+) & 3+ years' project/programme management experience.

📩 How to Apply: Request the full Candidate Information Booklet immediately by emailing [email protected].

⏰ Closing Date: 5:00 PM, Friday, 4th September 2026 Make sure your application is in before the cutoff! 🚀