Competition & Award
European Capital of Innovation Award (iCapital)
Apply by Jun 18, 2025
Application Closed
About
The European Commission's European Capital of Innovation Award seeks to recognize and reward cities that demonstrate innovation, citizen engagement, and resilience, offering a platform for cities to showcase their groundbreaking policies and practices for the benefit of their citizens and beyond.
Benefits
- Recognition for innovative policies and practicesSupport for city resilience and growth.
Eligibility Criteria
- Cities must be located in an EU Member State or Associated Country to Horizon Europe
- For the European Capital of Innovation category, cities must have a minimum population of 250,000 inhabitants
- Legal entities with separate legal personality from cities are not eligible to apply
- Previous winners of the European Capital of Innovation Award are not eligible to apply
- Applicants that have already received an EU or Euratom prize cannot receive a second prize for the same activities.
Target Region
Global
Target Sector
All Industries
European Commission