Research & Innovation
Investing in research and innovation is crucial step for cities in creating a sustainable city ecosystem. Indeed, by pushing systemic approaches and bridging between technological, digital, social, cultural and nature-based innovation, cities empower their futures.
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Innovato-R
Innovato-R
The Innovato-R Transfer network builds upon the Innova.TO project, which is a competition open to Municipality employees aimed at developing...
Urb-En Pact
Urb-En Pact
The 8 partner cities and organisations involved in the Urban Energy Pact project embrace the ambitious goal of becoming net zero energy (NZE)...
SIBdev
SIBdev
The goal of this Action Planning Network is to explore how social impact bonds can be used to improve public service delivery in areas such as...
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City-run ‘hackathons’: worth the hype?
More cities are turning to the hackathon-style, but do they really work?
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Gothenburg’s new app for education
Could a digital tool change the school system and prevent drop out by educating students and teachers?
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Welcoming international professionals and students
Willem van Winden takes a look at how the university city of Groningen (NL), in the North, is working towards welcoming, nurturing and integrating...
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An old fortress brings new cohesion
Cartagena (SP) has been a major naval port on Spain’s south-eastern coast for hundreds of years. After declining port activity sparked social and...
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ACTive NGOs: platforms for public-civic cooperation
Levente Polyak looks at the pros and cons of Riga’s NGO House in Teika (LV), sharing its story from its inception to its five year anniversary.
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Social and technological innovation at the service of educational success
Mireia Sanabria, URBACT III On Board Network expert says traditional education systems need to keep up with the current trends while keeping cities’...
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