European Capitals of Innovation 2016-2019 : places that bring ideas to life.

The annual European Capital of Innovation Awards recognise European cities that have best harnessed innovation to improve life for their inhabitants. Funded under Horizon 2020, the EU’s research and innovation programme, and chosen by an independent expert jury, the Awards reward inspiring innovation approaches that address every aspect of city life – from technology, business and mobility through to social cohesion, the environment and sustainability. This booklet provides an overview of some of the unique solutions from 2016-2019 Award winners and runners-up. It also shows how some have used their prize money to take innovation to new levels, as part of a Europe-wide network of iCapital cities. All cities can learn from these finalists, and be inspired to take their own innovation to new heights as a potential #iCapitalAwards city.