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Aalborg Launches €1M European Innovation Awards for Cities

5/7/2026

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Aalborg launched the 12th European Capital of Innovation Awards on 5 May 2026.
The contest awards €1 million to top city of 250,000+ residents, €500 000 to town of 50,000-249,999, and €100 000 for runner-up.
The deadline of 4 August 2026 at 17:00 CEST follows an info session on 21 May 2026, 10:00-11:30 CEST.
The EU LIFE programme, with a €5.4 billion 2021-2027 budget, has mobilised over €4 billion and backs projects such as Finland’s circular-economy pilots and Italy’s zero-emission mobility.

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Aalborg launched the 12th European Capital of Innovation Awards on 5 May 2026.
The contest awards €1 million to top city of 250,000+ residents, €500 000 to town of 50,000-249,999, and €100 000 for runner-up.
The deadline of 4 August 2026 at 17:00 CEST follows an info session on 21 May 2026, 10:00-11:30 CEST.
The EU LIFE programme, with a €5.4 billion 2021-2027 budget, has mobilised over €4 billion and backs projects such as Finland’s circular-economy pilots and Italy’s zero-emission mobility.