The European Capital of Innovation Award iCapital Category HORIZON-EIC-2026-ICAPITAL
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The European Capital of Innovation Award iCapital Category HORIZON-EIC-2026-ICAPITAL

EISMEA (European Innovation Council and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Executive Agency)

The European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) is a Horizon Europe recognition prize managed by EISMEA that rewards cities for municipality-enabled innovation with monetary prizes and EU-level visibility. Two categories share an indicative total budget of €1,800,000, with prizes ranging from €50,000 to €1,000,000, and applications must be submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal by 4 August 2026.

Vem kan ansöka

Only single-city applicants (local administrative units or grouped LAUs) located in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Cities must meet population thresholds for the two categories and applications require a signed endorsement by the Mayor or equivalent highest political representative. Joint or consortium applications are not accepted.

Förmåner & fördelar

  • EU-level visibility
  • Communication obligations

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