The Schlaraffenband Ruhr is transforming the Ruhr’s cycle paths into vibrant edible landscapes that nourish both body and community.
Programme: The Innovation in Politics Awards
Breaking the Cycle – Empowering Domestic Violence Survivors through Financial Support
Kosovo’s first municipal financial aid programme for domestic violence survivors tackles economic dependency by providing direct monthly support to promote long-term safety and independence.
Swimming Towards Inclusion – Swimming Lessons for Children from Low-Income Families and Children with Disabilities
This inclusive swimming programme in Kosovo offers children from low-income families and those with disabilities equal access to recreation, empowerment, and community integration.
Your Ideas, Our Actions: A Participatory Budget for Laeken
In Laeken, residents are taking the lead in deciding how public funds are spent to shape their own neighborhood.
Manresa Il·lumina Business Energy Community
Manresa Il·lumina Business Energy Community brings together companies in the Bufalvent industrial estate to implement a collaborative solar energy model, promoting local generation, reducing costs, and enhancing business resilience.
Puntos Vuela: Bridging the Digital Divide in Andalusia’s Rural Communities
The Puntos Vuela network bridges the digital divide in rural Andalusia, empowering communities with free digital skills training and access to technology for social and economic development.
Economies for Healthier Lives
Salford bridges health and economy to empower communities and tackle inequality through innovative social enterprise.
Disability Support Building
The Municipality of Elliniko-Argyroupoli’s Disability Support Building offers holistic services to promote independence, inclusion, and well-being for people with disabilities through state-of-the-art infrastructure and coordinated care.
Culture & Popcorn – Reconnecting the Homeless with the Community Through Culture
Culture and Popcorn bridges social exclusion by integrating homeless individuals into cultural life, fostering re-socialisation and personal growth.
Education Ecological Center Hydropolis
Hydropolis in Wrocław transforms a historic underground water tank into an innovative center, promoting ecological awareness and sustainable water use to millions.
LIFE TreeCheck: Green Infrastructure to Minimise the Urban Heat Island Effect
Tree Check is a mobile app that educates users about the cooling effects of urban trees during heatwaves, promoting climate resilience and encouraging tree preservation.
PocketWoods (Taskumetsä)
Taskumetsä reconnects Finnish children with forests and biodiversity through an innovative mobile game that promotes sustainable forest management and environmental education.
The Power of Citizens’ Opinion: Rating Municipal Services
This real-time citizen feedback system in Stara Zagora empowers residents to shape municipal services by rating them instantly, turning public opinion into actionable insight.
Rock the Block: Integrated Participatory Roadmaps for Affordable Co-Living
Rock the Block redefines affordable housing by transforming Athens’ iconic ‘Polykatoikia’ buildings into sustainable, community-driven living spaces.
Dematerialised Electoral Rolls (CED)
The Dematerialised Electoral Rolls project modernises Portugal’s voting system with secure, digital voter rolls that reduce errors, increase accessibility, and strengthen democracy.
The Market – Fresh, Local Products for Healthy Living and Community Growth
The Market promotes healthy eating and supports local farmers to reduce obesity and chronic diseases in Valongo.
Career Guidance Ostrava
By equipping schoolchildren with career planning skills and connecting them with local employers, Ostrava is empowering its youth to envision a future in their own city.
Palumba: Making Voting Easy for the Next Generation
Palumba is a gamified voting advice app that empowers young Europeans to discover candidates who align with their values, making political engagement fun, intuitive, and accessible.
Rural ATMs: Financial Inclusion in Rural Guadalajara
Bringing banking where it’s needed most, this project empowers remote communities with smart ATMs that restore access, dignity, and opportunity.
AI-Driven Innovation in Senior Care
Rybnik’s Municipal Social Welfare Home uses AI to personalise senior care and predict health crises for better outcomes.
