The 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) - Online Info-Session - European Commission
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The 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) - Online Info-Session

iCapital 2026 info session

On 24 April 2025, the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) is organising a webinar on the 11th edition of the European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital)

During this informative session, participants will discover the main novelties of this edition, especially the eligibility and award criteria. Moreover, they can learn more from previous winners about the 2 Prize categories: 'The European Rising Innovative City' that targets towns and cities with a population of more than 50,000, and 'The European Capital of Innovation' for cities with more than 250,000 inhabitants.

Applications are now open and the deadline for submission is 18 June 2025.

For any additional information, please check the iCapital webpage or contact EISMEA-ICAPITAL@ec.europa.eu

Register here

Book your seat, 1 month left to register, registration will end on Wednesday 23 April 2025, 12:00 (CEST)

  • innovation | smart city
  • Thursday 24 April 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 (CEST)
  • Online only

Programme

  1. 24 Apr 2025, 10:00 - 10:20 (CEST)
    Welcome and presentation of the European Capital of Innovation Awards 2026
  2. 10:20 - 10:30 (CEST)
    Winner's testimonial: City of Turin, the European Capital of Innovation 2024-25
  3. 10:30 - 10:40 (CEST)
    Winner's testimonial: City of Braga, the European Rising Innovative City 2024-25
  4. 10:40 - 11:20 (CEST)
    Q&A
  5. 11:20 - 11:30 (CEST)
    Final remarks

Practical information

When
Thursday 24 April 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 (CEST)
Where
Online only
Languages
English