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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
13 September 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.

Next expected edition: October or December 2027. Estimate: it usually takes place in October or December and the last recorded edition was 2026. The organiser has not announced anything yet.
30 October 2026

The Innovation in Politics Awards 2026 (Conference & Gala)

Cascais · Portugal

Conference and gala for the 2026 awards in Cascais, European Capital of Democracy 2026, as a flagship event of the democracy year.

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