European Rising Innovative City 2027
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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.