20 March 2020
The European Commission’s Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) is now open for applications. Building on the success of the Digital Cities Challenge (DCC), the ICC seeks to help 100 EU cities tackle their urban challenges to support green, sustainable and inclusive growth.
This 2.5 year programme will help 100 cities across the EU achieve greater sustainability through the uptake of advanced technologies, targeting the biggest thematic issues for your city – be it energy, mobility, circular economy, or other local priorities. Support toward procurement initiatives may be available and ICLEI is pleased to contribute to providing the ICC with assistance in person, online, and as a community.
What can cities gain from the ICC? Cities selected for the ICC will benefit from several tools and services to help them seize opportunities for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, including:
How to apply
If you are interested please contact Mark Hidson (mark.hidson@iclei.org) or Elsa Durieux (elsa.durieux@iclei.org) to discuss your application. The deadline for application is 18 May 2020.
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