HORIZON-EIC-2023-ICAPITAL-PRIZE-02-2

The European Capital of Innovation Awards Rising 2023

Status
open for submission
Programme
Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
Action type
HORIZON Recognition Prize
Opens
8 Mar 2023
Deadline
29 Jun 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

European Capital of Innovation Awards Rising 2023 recognises cities fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

This call awards cities that demonstrate outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship. It recognises efforts to create innovation-friendly environments. The prize highlights best practices to inspire other cities.

Likely relevant for

  • City governments
  • Regional innovation agencies
  • Urban development organisations

Project signals

innovation ecosystem developmententrepreneurship supporturban innovation strategies

What it funds

  • Recognition prize for cities demonstrating innovation excellence
  • Promotion of urban innovation and entrepreneurship

Expected outcomes

  • Increased visibility for awarded cities
  • Sharing of best practices in urban innovation
  • Encouragement of innovation-friendly policies

Who can apply / participate

  • City authorities
  • Municipalities
  • Regional innovation bodies
  • Typically single applicants representing cities
  • European Union member states and associated countries
  • Applicants must be cities or urban areas demonstrating innovation impact
  • Exact eligibility requirements and documentation needed

Must check before shortlisting

  • detailed eligibility criteria for applicant cities
  • specific award categories and evaluation criteria

Money

No direct funding; this is a recognition prize without financial award.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission process.
  • Prepare documentation showcasing city innovation achievements
  • Submit application by deadline
  • Participate in evaluation if shortlisted
  • Check detailed eligibility and submission 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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