Leveraging Innovation Ecosystems for Sustainable Cities: an EUI Capacity Building Event

On 29-30 May, the very first capacity building event in 2024 took place in Tampere, Finland. Focusing on how to foster innovation ecosystem via Sustainable Urban Development, the event explores with European frontrunners:

• Building thriving innovation ecosystems: Learn how strategies can foster collaboration and scale up successful solutions, paving the way for a fair green and digital transition.
• Strengthening city-to-city cooperation: Discover how cities and regions can work together more effectively to maximize the impact of sustainable urban development initiatives.

Through interactive workshops and inspiring discussions, participants gained the tools and connections needed to turn your city into a leader in sustainable development.

To reach these objectives, we designed a curriculum packed with practical insights on collaboration and innovation ecosystems. The event delved into these key questions:

• Building Powerful Partnerships: Discover how cities can foster vibrant innovation ecosystems and scale up proven solutions for a sustainable future.
• Putting Theory into Practice: Learn how European cities are implementing successful collaboration models like triple and quadruple helix partnerships, and how they create joint initiatives.
• Scaling Up Your Impact: Explore strategies for working towards shared regional and national goals, leveraging the power of multi-level networks for maximum effect.
• Building a Winning Portfolio: Sharpen your skills in building strong project portfolios aligned with Sustainable Urban Development strategies. We'll explore how to bundle projects for a bigger impact, attracting investment and maximizing positive change.
• Funding Your Vision: Discover innovative ways to manage your SUD project portfolio, including navigating diverse funding sources beyond ERDF. Plus, learn how to find the perfect project partners and collaborate on major EU funding calls.
• Collaborating on a European scale: Learn how to best foster cooperation between cities across Europe.

The event was held in person and in English.

Have a look of the event and the photos on flickr.