The European Commission has launched the EU Preparatory Action (2024-2026): Innovation for Place-Based Transformation, an initiative designed to empower territories to support policy practitioner in tackling urgent sustainability challenges. By fostering transformative innovation approaches, this action promotes capacity building, experimentation, and policy development to drive systemic change across EU regions and beyond.
Key objectives include:
- Raising Awareness and understanding of transformative innovation policies.
- Building Capacity of territories for systemic change through targeted training.
- Innovating to address complex challenges with collaborative approaches.
- Shaping the Future by contributing to a sustainable, future-ready EU policy framework.
Who can apply?
Public sector authorities from EU Member States, Candidate Countries for accession to the EU and Horizon Europe Associated Countries are eligible. During the registration process, applicants will choose a focus area from these seven challenges: achieving circularity, climate adaptation, improving healthcare, increasing global food security, mastering the digital transformation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and New European Bauhaus.
The application deadline is 16 December 2024.
Program Highlights
Participants will engage in three stages:
Awareness-Raising (December 2024): Informative sessions with real-world case studies of innovative policies.
Capacity-Building (March 2025): Advanced training for policymakers.
Experimentation Journeys (April 2025): Peer-learning and expert guidance on transformative innovation policies.
How to Apply
- Read the Call for Expression of Interest.
- Submit your application here.
For assistance, visit the FAQ page or watch the webinar recording.
Join the Innovation Movement
Participants will gain tailored training, practical experimentation opportunities, and actionable solutions for their territories. Activities will contribute to the overall goal of fostering transformative change across Europe and of advancing innovation under the next programming period. Take the lead in driving innovation and sustainable transformation in your territory. Apply by 16 December 2024!