It turns out that Trondheim is now one of three cities that are fighting for the title of the first European innovative city.
Cities must promote the development of innovative start-ups, promote synergy between entities
Until recently, the commune, in collaboration with Trondheim Tech Port and Næringsforeningen, defended her application in front of a jury based in Brussels. The award will be given to the city that best promotes innovation in local communities. Such a city places particular emphasis on innovation that contributes to the creation of open and dynamic innovation ecosystems. Modern cities engage citizens and use innovation to promote sustainable development.
Now Trondheim, Vantaa in Finland and Cascais in Portugal are now fighting for the title of the first European innovative city. This status means that regardless of the occupied deposit, the city will receive money from the EU. This financial award will be allocated to work on new innovative projects.
Cities need to show that they can experiment with innovative concepts, processes, tools and management models. They must promote the development of innovative start-ups, promote synergies between actors, from the public sector, industry, civil society, citizens to academia. A winning city should also be a role model, show others the way and a long-term strategic vision.
Will Trondheim turn out to be the European capital of innovation?
"I am extremely proud on behalf of the innovation community in Trondheim and the results that contributed to the nomination," says commune head Morten Wolden.
Trondheim is already in the final round and on November 24 the winner will be chosen in Brussels
Source: Municipality of Trondheim
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