We're thrilled to announce that StreetCo has been voted the winner of the GovTech Connect Western European Pitch Day!
Business and competitionSmart cities
Last update: 11/06/2024
GovTech Connect Assembly announcement
Harnessing Innovation in Europe for the Public Services of Tomorrow
Business and competitionCollaboration+4 topics
Last update: 16/05/2024
Open calls for Eastern Europe Boot camp
Today, we're excited to be reopening applications for our 2024 GovTech Connect Eastern Europe Boot Camp 🚀We're looking for GovTech startups across Eastern and Central Europe to take part in our next 5 week accelerated training programme later this year.This free opportunity, with the support of the European Commission, is the first EU-wide GovTech programme that provides startups with the skills, tools and networks to successfully work with the public sector. We're searching for startups with Smart Cities solutions across the following challenge areas:💡 Energy🛵 Mobility🧠 Wellbeing🗣️…
Business and competitionSmart cities
Last update: 16/04/2024
Boot camp 3 cohort unveiled
GovTech Connect is delighted to announce the 16 exciting startups who will be joining our third Boot Camp - Reimagining Cities for a Sustainable Future! Selected from applicants across Western Europe, our 16 startups will explore how to bring their innovative Smart Cities solutions to the public sector in areas including:Smart EnergySmart MobilitySmart WellbeingSmart EngagementWildcards (inc. Water Management, Documentation, Infrastructure, and Planning)Kicking off later this week, the programme will deliver 5 weeks of training on working with government, innovative business models, pricing…
Business and competitionEuropean PoliciesSmart cities
Last update: 05/04/2024
Breaking news
The GovTech Startup Challenge for innovative procurement is a pilot to test an open innovation process and innovative procurement at a cross border European level, with the objective of bringing innovative solutions from startups, scaleups and SMEs to solve public administrations' challenges. 6 regional and local governments from Lithuania, Sweden, Spain and Greece are working to define energy efficiency challenges they face as institutions. They will look for innovative solutions to solve this challenge and pilot the most relevant ones. For that, we will implement the Design Contest…
Business and competitionCollaborationDigital innovation
Last update: 19/03/2024
BDTI Materials Now Available in All 24 EU Languages
We are pleased to announce that all key Big Data Test Infrastructure (BDTI) materials are now available in all 24 European languages. Previously available only in English, presentations, and essential information about the BDTI offer aimed at Public Administrations across Europe have now been translated into all official European languages. This update ensures that Public Administrations, academics, and anyone interested in BDTI in different European member states can access and understand the relevant materials in their native language. The initiative aims to facilitate better communication…
Languages and translationOpen Source Software+3 topics
Last update: 22/02/2024
Open call for interest: Nordic Ethical AI Sandbox Workshop 3
Nordic Innovation is looking for companies to participate in a workshop on AI Lifecycle Management to ensure robust and secure AI systems. This is the third out of four workshops within the theme of ethical use of AI.The workshop takes place on 20 March and the focus will be on AI Lifecycle Management including ethical considerations, methods and safeguards for ensuring robust and secure AI systems.The workshop will be facilitated by industry experts on ethical and responsible AI. Participating companies will engage in discussions about the critical importance of maintaining control over the…
Business and competitionArtificial intelligence
Last update: 19/02/2024
GR digiGOV-innoHUB achieves 2nd badge stage on its DMA Services
Athens, Greece, 17/02/2024GR digiGOV-innoHUB, a pioneering European Digital Innovation Hub focusing on digital government innovation, has reached a significant milestone in its quest for excellence. The hub has been honored for its outstanding achievement in attaining both the 1st and 2nd badge stages on the "DMA" service, as announced by the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) Network.This prestigious recognition marks a pivotal moment in GR digiGOV-innoHUB's journey towards proficiency and underscores its commitment to pushing the boundaries of digital innovation in government services…
Business and competitionCollaboration+7 topics
Last update: 26/02/2024
New Large Online Platforms and Search Engines under the DSA
The Commission has sent formal requests for information under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to 17 of the Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines (VLOPs and VLOSEs) designated on 25 April 2023, namely AliExpress, Amazon Store, AppStore, Bing, Booking.com, Facebook, Google Search, Google Play, Google Maps, Google Shopping, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Zalando.These VLOPs and VLOSEs are requested to provide more information on the measures they have taken to comply with the obligation to give access, without undue delay, to the data that is publicly…
Business and competitionEuropean Policies+5 topics
Last update: 13/02/2024
Apply for the GovTech Connect 2024 Boot camps!
Today we're excited to be launching applications for our 2024 GovTech Connect Boot Camps!This year we're on the hunt for GovTech startups across Western and Eastern Europe to take part in our 4 week accelerated training programmes providing startups with opportunities to develop new initiatives and test them with citizens. Delighted to announce our Smart Cities BootCamp theme for 2024! We're searching for startups with solutions across the following challenge areas:Smart EnergySmart MobilitySmart WellbeingSmart EngagementApplications are open until 13 March - you can find out more at https:/…
Business and competition
Last update: 01/12/2023
Fill out the GovTech Connect Startups Survey
This survey aims to understand the barriers and opportunities startups face when working with the government. The feedback from this survey will be used to inform the GovTech Connect project's research, design thinking and open innovation activities.Who should respond?This survey is specifically made for startup founders and their management teams, regardless of their size and stage. We know that every startup has different priorities. You might be able to answer all questions, or you might have to ask other team members to provide the information needed.Why should you take part?Participating…
Business and competition
Last update: 13/11/2023
Aleph Alpha's OS LLM might be the answer to US AI dominance
Aleph Alpha, a Heidelberg-based startup focused on open source large language models (LLM), has raised €486 million in its Series B financing round. Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck called the startup an “incredible success story.” Indeed, this was one of Europe’s largest AI rounds ever – Mistral AI, the French startup which also relies on open source for its model made a splash this June when it raised €105 million in its seed funding round. Aleph Alpha’s funding round was led by Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (Ipai), Bosch Ventures and companies operating under the…