Ten innovative cities shortlisted for 2017 European Capital of Innovation title
Ten cities - Aarhus, Berlin, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Nice, Paris, Tallinn, Tampere, Tel Aviv and Toulouse
- are shortlisted as candidates for the European Capital of Innovation
contest.
The finalists have been selected from 32 eligible applications
by an independent panel of experts for using innovative ideas to improve
the quality of urban life and for getting citizens more involved in
their communities.
Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, said: "Every
new edition of the European Capital of Innovation showcases more
inspiring and innovative ideas from across Europe. The tough competition
this year proved how vibrant our local innovation ecosystems are. The
journey so far has been very exciting, and the best is yet to come. I am
looking forward to announcing the winners in November and further
cooperating with them."
The winner of the contest will be announced at the Lisbon Web Summit
on 7 November and will receive €1 million to further support the city's
innovative activities, while two runner-up cities will receive €100,000
respectively.
Previous winners of the contest include Barcelona in 2014
and Amsterdam in 2016. More information about the finalist cities is
available in the published news item and the iCapital website. (For more information: Lucia Caudet – Tel.: + 32 229 56182; Mirna Talko – Tel.: +32 229 87278; Maud Noyon – Tel.: +32 229 80379)
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