Supp_optimal is a community-driven initiative that fights food waste and food insecurity by serving free, nutritious vegetarian meals made from rescued food, while fostering social inclusion and climate awareness.
Programme: The Innovation in Politics Awards
Breaking the Silence – Óbuda-Békásmegyer’s Domestic Violence Victim Support Programme
The Óbuda-Békásmegyer Domestic Violence Victim Support Program provides Hungary’s first municipality-led, comprehensive support system for survivors, addressing national service gaps through direct aid, systemic reform, and public awareness.
Warehouse 51: Zero-Waste Humanitarian Aid System in Valencia’s Floods
After the devastating floods in Valencia in October 2024, GBGE and Paiporta City Council launched a large-scale humanitarian aid response, establishing Warehouse 51 as the central distribution hub and implementing the Circular Solidarity system to minimise waste and maximise aid distribution efficiency.
The Counter Disinformation Network (CDN)
The Counter Disinformation Network (CDN) builds cross-border collaboration among democracy defenders to expose, dismantle, and prevent influence operations targeting European elections and civic integrity.
The Fabric of Life: Solidarity Laundry in the Valencia floods
After the catastrophic floods in Valencia in October 2024, thousands of residents lost their clothing to mud and contamination. An innovative industrial laundry solution was launched to recover and restore textiles on-site, providing free services to those affected and helping them reclaim dignity, memories, and identity.
School Participatory Budget in Krakow
The School Participatory Budget in Krakow empowers students to make real decisions about their school environment through a structured, democratic process.
#aktivizIM App – Empowering Women and Youth in Politics
The #aktivizIM App empowers Albanian women and youth to increase political participation through an engaging digital platform.
Wrocław Urban Farm
Wrocław’s Urban Farm integrates sustainable food production with social inclusion, creating a large-scale, professional cultivation model that supplies fresh produce to public nurseries while empowering marginalised individuals.
The Franxini Project – Science Meets Democracy
The Franxini Project fosters mutual understanding between science, politics, and society by equipping researchers to engage effectively in democratic decision-making processes.
Unlocking Potential – Empowering Roma Youth and Women through Skills and Entrepreneurship
This project empowers Roma youth and women through skills training, entrepreneurship support, and tailored tools to boost employment and foster social inclusion.
Active Citizen Academy
Active Citizen Academy in Kraków empowers residents with skills and tools to shape their local communities.
Driving STEM in the Midlands of Ireland
Ireland’s Midlands is creating the nation’s first regional STEM ecosystem—uniting local government, educators, industry, and communities to equip the next generation for the future of work.
Health on Wheels: Mobile Screening Across Budapest
Budapest’s Screening Bus program brings free health screenings directly to residents to improve life expectancy.
Forum against Fakes – Together for a Strong Democracy
The Forum against Fakes – Together for a Strong Democracy fosters a nationwide, inclusive debate to combat disinformation and strengthen democratic trust in Germany.
Recipe for Wellness – Connecting Health Centres and Civic Spaces for Community Well-Being in Vitoria-Gasteiz
This project connects health centres with Civic Centres to promote holistic well-being through personalised activity prescriptions.
My first pages
My First Pages ensures equal access to books and promotes literacy from birth through targeted book distribution and family engagement activities.
KidsLikeUs: Empowering NGOs & Public Institutions in Helping Children Overcome Migration Traumas
KidsLikeUs supports displaced and vulnerable children by creating inclusive Superhero Sensory Gardens that promote healing, emotional well-being, and social integration through nature-based engagement.
Territorial Valorisation Network – Co-creating Local Solutions in Cascais
The Territorial Valorisation Network is a municipal public policy in Cascais that strengthens democratic planning in critical urban areas through structured citizen participation and collaborative problem-solving.
Vienna Climate Law
Vienna’s Climate Law sets a binding framework to guide the city’s climate neutrality efforts by 2040, implementing practical measures, climate impact assessments, and community engagement to ensure effective climate action.
Vienna’s Mini-Forests (Wiener Wäldchen)
Vienna’s Wiener Wäldchen initiative introduces dense, fast-growing mini-forests to mitigate urban heat, improve air quality, and enhance green spaces citywide.
