HORIZON-EIC-2023-ICAPITAL-PRIZE-02-1
The European Capital of Innovation Awards iCapital 2023
Plain-language summary
European Capital of Innovation Awards iCapital 2023 recognizes cities for outstanding innovation ecosystems.
This prize rewards European cities that demonstrate excellence in innovation. It aims to highlight and promote urban innovation ecosystems. The award encourages cities to develop and share best practices in innovation.
Likely relevant for
- City governments
- Regional innovation agencies
- Urban development organizations
Project signals
Urban innovation initiativesCity-level innovation strategies
What it funds
- Recognition prize for European cities with outstanding innovation ecosystems
Expected outcomes
- Increased visibility for awarded cities
- Promotion of best practices in urban innovation
- Encouragement of innovation-driven urban development
Who can apply / participate
- City authorities
- Regional authorities
- Public bodies managing urban innovation
- Single applicants only, no consortia
- Applicants must be European cities or urban areas
- Eligibility limited to cities demonstrating innovation excellence
- Detailed eligibility criteria and application conditions
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria for cities
- Award benefits and obligations
Money
Not specified in the call information.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission process.
- Check detailed eligibility and application requirements on official call page
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:24 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
Official source text
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