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European Rising Innovative City 2027

Key Information
Organisation
European Innovation Council (EIC)
Status
Open
Application Deadline
4 Aug 2026
Program Type
Prize
Amount
EUR 500,000

About this Program

A category of the iCapital awards targeting towns and cities with 50k to 250k inhabitants to reward local innovation ecosystems.

Benefits & What You Get

EUR 500,000 for the winner; EUR 50,000 for two runners-up; prestige and networking.

Eligibility

Cities in EU Member States or Associated Countries with 50,000 to 249,999 inhabitants.