Recurring event · Annual
The Innovation in Politics Awards
ECoD NPO (European Capital of Democracy gemeinnützige GmbH), founded by The Innovation in Politics Institute; 2026 edition with the Municipality of Cascais
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Annual awards created in 2017 by the Innovation in Politics Institute (Vienna) and now operated by ECoD NPO. A jury of over one thousand European citizens selects innovative political projects from hundreds of entries; the gala and conference take place each year in the European Capital of Democracy. A useful map of what administrations and parties consider innovation, with the risk of showcasing and of rewarding communication over change.
- Organised by
- ECoD NPO (European Capital of Democracy gemeinnützige GmbH), founded by The Innovation in Politics Institute; 2026 edition with the Municipality of Cascais
- Since
- 2017
- Frequency
- Annual · usual months: October or December
- Continuity
- Still held
- Languages
- English
- Website
- awards.innovationinpolitics.eu ↗
- Last reviewed
- 21 October 2026
Editions on record
Editions announced by the organiser are recorded. What is expected is deduced from the frequency and the usual months, and marked as an estimate.
- The Innovation in Politics Awards 2026 (Conference & Gala) · 30 October 2026 · Cascais
Verification
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Dates, venue and organiser are backed by at least one primary source (the organiser's website) and one secondary source, with consultation dates in sight.
Sources
- About - The Innovation in Politics Awards ↗ · primary source · consulted on 13 September 2026 · The Innovation in Politics Awards / ECoD NPO
- The Innovation in Politics Awards ↗ · primary source · consulted on 13 September 2026 · The Innovation in Politics Institute
- Finalists for The Innovation in Politics Awards 2026 ↗ · primary source · consulted on 13 September 2026 · European Capital of Democracy
- Sofia Municipality Named Finalist for Innovation in Politics Awards 2026 ↗ · secondary source · consulted on 13 September 2026 · BTA (Bulgarian News Agency)