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In a landmark alliance set to reshape the future of European cities, iCapital, the prestigious European Capital of Innovation Awards supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC) under Horizon Europe, has joined forces with Love Tomorrow. This dynamic partnership is poised to ignite a new era of urban innovation and sustainability, fostering brighter, more resilient cities across the continent.
Uniting for Innovation and Sustainability
The iCapital Awards, dazzling with a coveted €1 million prize, spotlight cities with populations over 50,000 that exhibit exceptional ingenuity in tackling societal challenges. Love Tomorrow, passionately committed to nurturing sustainability and visionary projects, seamlessly aligns with the ambitions of these esteemed awards. This powerful alliance between iCapital and Love Tomorrow aims to magnify their unified vision, motivating cities and communities to wholeheartedly embrace cutting-edge and sustainable solutions.
By 2050, nearly 85% of Europeans will reside in cities, underscoring the critical importance of urban sustainability and resilience. This partnership with Love Tomorrow harnesses the power of innovation to create smarter, more sustainable cities that enhance the quality of life for citizens.
Building cities of tomorrow
The 2023 iCapital winners shine as beacons of innovation, showcasing the power of collaboration in revolutionizing fields like mobility, housing, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and energy transition. Lisbon, the “Home of the Believers”, and Linkoping have stormed ahead as trailblazers, setting new standards in urban innovation and nurturing dynamic ecosystems brimming with talent and thriving startups. These cities are not just leading; they’re igniting a revolution in how we envision and build our future.
The success of the innovative strategy depends on the citizens’ engagement. iCapital cities promote innovation for the benefit of the citizens to becoming “Open Metropolis” to the world as it is the case of Warsaw; or open air experimental areas, where rising innovations are tested, implemented, and enriched as Padova, Cork and Lviv.
Past winners are Barcelona (2014), Amsterdam (2016), Paris (2017), Athens (2018), Nantes (2019), Leuven (2020), Dortmund (2021), Vantaa (2021), Aix-Marseille Provence Metropole (2022), Haarlem (2022), Lisbon (2023) and Linkoping (2023).
About iCapital
The European Capital of Innovation Awards, supported by the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe, celebrates cities that pioneer innovative solutions to societal challenges, promoting sustainable urban development across Europe.
About Love Tomorrow
Love Tomorrow is a visionary festival dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals to rethink society, innovate responsibly, and build a sustainable future. Through a blend of technology, art, and entrepreneurship, we aim to create a platform where ideas can flourish and communities can unite.
