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14 March 2024

The European Capital of Innovation Awards

Visual Innovation Award

We are glad to inform you that the 2024 edition of the European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) is open for submissions. 

  • What is this prize about? A recognition of those cities that use innovation to improve their citizens’ lives.
  • Who can apply? Cities with a minimum of 50,000 inhabitants from EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe.
  • What are the awards? The winner of the 2024 European Capital of Innovation category will receive €1 million. Moreover, the first two runners-up in this category will be rewarded with € 100,000 each. In the Rising Innovative City category, the winner will be rewarded with €500 000 accompanied by two runners-ups who will receive €50 000 each.
  • Deadline to apply: 18th June (17:00:00)
  • Want to know more? Register here to attend our info day on 9th April.

You can find more details here.