Research and Innovation Research and Innovation "The European Capital of Innovation - iCapital" Main features Giuseppe Ruotolo Unit Innovation Policy DG Research and Innovation Brussels, 11 September 2013

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation 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 2

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation 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. 3

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation A "City"? 4 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.

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation Check this before applying! 5  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 1 st January  The achievements have not been previously awarded with a monetary prize by an EU institution.

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation Submission of proposals Exclusively through the following website: All info:  Contest rules  Application Guide  Frequently Asked Questions 6

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation 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 7 Reminder: We are looking for concrete achievements!

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation The PRIZE 8 Need to prove future commitment to scale up the initiative A prize of EUR 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!

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation 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 9

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation 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

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation 11 Timetable ACTIONTIMING Launch of the Call3 SEPTEMBER 2013 Deadline for submission3 DECEMBER 2013 – 5pm Brussels time Eligibility screeningFrom 4 DECEMBER 2013 Hearings and final evaluationMID JANUARY 2014 NotificationsEND JANUARY 2014 Video productionFEBRUARY 2014 Award ceremony10 – 11 MARCH 2014

Research and Innovation Research and Innovation Thanks for your attention