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European Capital of Innovation Awards
European Innovation Council
A European prize recognizing cities that create strong conditions for innovation, experimentation and public-value entrepreneurship.
Deadline
Aug 4, 2026Theme
City innovation and public-sector experimentationWhy it matters
It is a useful benchmark for municipalities that want to understand what credible innovation ecosystems look like at city scale.
Who should look at it
City governments, innovation agencies, urban policy teams, civic innovation offices.
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