Bringing together national energy research communities for exchange and collaboration.
The EERA National Days bring together energy researchers, policymakers and key stakeholders in a different European country for each edition. These events showcase the host country's research and innovation landscape, explore shared priorities and create opportunities for collaboration at both national and European levels. Since their launch in 2024, editions have taken place in Italy, Spain, Norway, France, the United Kingdom and Belgium, with more to come in the years ahead.
EERA National Days
EERA National Day in the Netherlands
The next EERA National Day will take place in the Netherlands early 2027 and will welcome members of the Dutch energy research community and stakeholders from across Europe to address shared priorities, discuss current developments, and explore future collaboration. The event is by invitation only, reach out to us if interested!
EERA National Day in Belgium
The sixth EERA National Day took place in Brussels, co-organised by EERA and the Belgian Energy Research Alliance (BERA). The event brought together 70 participants from research, policymaking and industry to discuss the alignment of Belgian and European energy R&I priorities, showcase Belgian expertise in offshore wind, industrial heat, energy modelling, geothermal energy and photovoltaics, and explore ways to accelerate innovation from research to industrial deployment through stronger collaboration, investment and access to research infrastructures.
EERA National Day in the United Kingdom
The fifth EERA National Day took place in London, co-organised by EERA, the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The event brought together policymakers, research funders and researchers to discuss energy security, competitiveness and climate ambitions, the evolving UK and EU research landscapes, and priorities for the next EU Framework Programme. Discussions also highlighted opportunities for UK–EU collaboration across wind, ocean energy, energy systems and social sciences, and the need to better connect research excellence with industrial deployment.
EERA National Day in France
The fourth EERA National Day took place in Paris, France, hosted by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space and co-organised by EERA, IFP Energies nouvelles, CEA and the University of Lorraine. The event brought together French and European energy research stakeholders to discuss national and EU research priorities, funding coordination and opportunities for stronger cross-border collaboration to advance decarbonisation, energy security and competitiveness.
EERA National Day in Norway
The third EERA National Day took place in Oslo, Norway, on 20 March 2025, co-organised by EERA, NORCE, the University of Bergen (UiB) and SINTEF, and hosted by the Research Council of Norway. Bringing together around 80 participants, the event focused on European competitiveness, funding and strategies to accelerate low-carbon energy research. Discussions highlighted the need to prioritise strategic research areas, ensure predictable funding, strengthen collaboration across European research institutions and develop effective approaches to de-risking energy technologies.
EERA National Day in Spain
The Spanish edition of EERA Days took place on 30 October at CIEMAT headquarters in Madrid, co-organised by EERA, the Technology Corporation Tecnalia and the Centre for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research (CIEMAT). The event brought together Spain’s energy research and innovation community, policymakers, funding agencies and industry representatives to discuss national and European energy transition strategies, funding opportunities for energy R&I, and the added value of Spanish participation in EERA’s Joint Programmes.
EERA National Day in Italy
The first EERA National Day took place in Rome, Italy, in February 2024, co-organised by EERA, the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) and the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA). Hosted at CNR headquarters, the event brought together Italy's energy research and innovation community to discuss national R&I priorities, the revised SET Plan and opportunities for stronger collaboration at European level.
