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Turin has been awarded two prestigious European titles, positioning itself as a leader in innovation and sustainable urban development. The city has been named the European Capital of Innovation 2024-25 and the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025, recognizing its commitment to accessibility, digital transformation, sustainability, and inclusive urban growth.
European Capital of Innovation 2024-25
Turin’s designation as the European Capital of Innovation recognizes its efforts in fostering a thriving ecosystem of startups, social enterprises, and research institutions, all while prioritizing sustainability and social inclusion. Some of the city’s key innovation-driven programs include:
- Torino City Lab: A testbed for emerging technologies in mobility, AI, and green solutions, providing a collaborative platform for startups and researchers to develop smart and sustainable urban solutions.
- Torino Social Impact: A network dedicated to advancing social entrepreneurship and impact investment, ensuring economic growth benefits all citizens, including marginalized communities.
- Sustainable housing initiatives: Public-private partnerships are driving the development of affordable and energy-efficient housing, addressing social inequality and promoting eco-friendly urban living.
- Smart and accessible mobility: The city is enhancing its public transportation system with electric buses, shared mobility services, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure to reduce emissions and improve urban accessibility.
- Academic and business partnerships: Collaborations between Torino Polytechnic, the University of Torino, LINKS Foundation, and local enterprises fuel technological advancements and workforce development.