European Capital of Innovation Award (iCapital)
    European Capital of Innovation Award (iCapital)
    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 practices
      Support 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