Who are the winners of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2023?

Learn more about the winning projects of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2023 through our presentation videos.

CLIMATE PROTECTION
Rexcatering – for intelligent food consumption, Spain
Rexcatering is a circular, zero-waste project that empowers students to fight food waste by delivering food to those in need with the help of innovative technology.

DEMOCRACY
Participatory Methods in the Process of Revitalisation, Poland 
Rybnik sets a national example for civic improvement initiatives by adopting a participatory approach to revitalising degraded areas.

DEDEMOCRACY TECHNOLOGIES
Digital Participation in Legislation in Latvia, Latvia
Citizens propose legislative initiatives for consideration by the Latvian Parliament via an online platform, increasing participation and trust in the legislative process.

EDUCATION
Sophia: the world’s first chatbot for survivors of domestic violenceSwitzerland
Sophia is a digital chatbot that anonymously assists survivors of domestic violence in gathering potential evidence, provides access to resources and support, and continuously evolves to meet the needs of survivors globally.

GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT
Gdynia – Deaf-Friendly City, Poland
Gdynia’s comprehensive measures ensure that residents with special needs can fully participate in, and benefit from, city services. This has made Gdynia one of the first deaf-friendly cities in Poland.

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
MAGMA: the world’s first job guarantee project for long-term unemployed, Austria
MAGMA is the world’s first job guarantee project that addresses the issue of long-term unemployment by offering job guarantees, support services, and access to decent employment for job seekers.

PARTY INNOVATION
Policy Sprint: fostering cross-party collaboration for effective political solutions, Switzerland
A collaborative approach to policy design brings together politicians and key stakeholders from across the political spectrum and equips them with the skills and mindset necessary for effective collaboration.

SOCIAL COHESION
Housing and Work for the Homeless, Greece
Housing and Work for the Homeless is an integrated intervention for persons and families facing homelessness and housing exclusion which provides housing, services, and financial support to vulnerable groups.