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Research and Innovation
Research and Innovation
"The European Capital of Innovation - iCapital"
Main features
Giuseppe RuotoloUnit Innovation PolicyDG Research and Innovation
Brussels, 11 September 2013
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What will be awarded and how?
• An outstanding achievement of a city in creating an integrated and interactive innovation ecosystem
• Funds for scaling up this achievement
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The purpose – what we expect
to support the use and the role of innovation as a game-changer in the spirit of Europe 2020 and Innovation Union initiative.
to promote innovation capability and competence within the knowledge triangle - education, R&D and business.
to enhance the coordination of activities and collaboration between different stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem.
to inspire all cities in Europe to select relevant and transferable innovation good practice.
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A "City"?
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For the purpose of this award:
An urban area, excluding metropolitan areas, larger urban zones and conurbations, understood as an administrative unit governed by a
city council or another form of democratically elected body
From:
•EU Member States •Associated Countries to the FP7
Israel, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Turkey, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Faroe Islands.
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Check this before applying!
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A population of 100,000 or more
In countries where there is no city with more than 100,000 inhabitants, the largest city is eligible to apply.
A complete application must be submitted.
The achievements for which the city applies must relate to an on-going initiative started after 1st January 2010.
The achievements have not been previously awarded with a monetary prize by an EU institution.
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Submission of proposals
Exclusively through the following website:
https://ec.europa.eu/icapital
All info:
Contest rules
Application Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
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Award criteria
Cities following a comprehensive strategy:
Innovative - in terms of concepts, processes and tools
Inspiring – aim of attracting talent, funding, investment
Integrated – demonstrating links with the goals of the Europe 2020
Interactive - building a community for innovation
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Reminder:We are looking for concrete achievements!
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The PRIZE
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Need to prove future commitment to scale up the initiative
A prize of EUR 500 000
to support the city efforts to expand its successful on-going initiative and in leveraging relevant achievements in the future
Reminder:You must describe the planned use of this monetary
prize in your application!
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Evaluation
Before evaluation: Commission pre-screening of all received applications (eligibility check)
Evaluation: carried out by the Commission with independent experts (individual reading then consensus meeting)
Hearings might be organised only for applications
sufficiently high in the ranking
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Awarding Ceremony
Brussels – 10/11 March 2014
The selected winner and the two runner-ups will be invited
A short video will explain the winning initiative for the European Capital of Innovation Award – iCapital.
More information about the video production to all shortlisted contestants in January 2013.
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Timetable
ACTION TIMING
Launch of the Call 3 SEPTEMBER 2013
Deadline for submission 3 DECEMBER 2013 – 5pm Brussels time
Eligibility screening From 4 DECEMBER 2013
Hearings and final evaluation MID JANUARY 2014
Notifications END JANUARY 2014
Video production FEBRUARY 2014
Award ceremony 10 – 11 MARCH 2014
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Thanks for your attention
http://ec.europa.eu/icapital
http://ec.europa.eu/research/innovation-union/index_en.cfm