Public Sector Tech Watch provides insights into emerging technologies in the European public sector, such as artificial intelligence and blockchains.
Digital innovationObservatories+2 topics
Last update: 13/02/2024
European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI)
A blockchain initiative by the EU, enhancing public services with security, transparency, and efficiency. It supports cross-border verifiable credentials, benefiting citizens, EU institutions, and national administrations. It is an EC solution.
Open Source SoftwareBlockchain
Last update: 27/06/2023
Blockchain Based Notary Proof Of Concept
DIGIT has developed a Blockchain-based notarisation proof of concept for log files and documents. The main functionality of the system is to notarise any kind of digital content by creating a unique hash (fingerprint) of any digital document format and to store this hash in a distributed and decentralized ledger. This POC considers two processes: - Notarisation: this process aims at securely registering data associated with selected files, in a view to ensure in time their integrity, authenticity, ownership and time of creation. - Verification: this process aims at verifying the integrity…
Open Source SoftwareBlockchain
Last update: 10/10/2023
Automating the energy poverty report in Catalunya
The responsible organisation The Open Administration Consortium of Catalonia (AOC), based in Barcelona, is a regional Consortium established after the approval of the “Agreement for the promotion and...
ObservatoriesSocial+2 topics
Last update: 22/11/2023
Resources
In this section, you will find an extensive list of resources on interoperable solutions for innovations in public administration and services. You can filter by content type and by topic to find the...
European PoliciesArtificial intelligence+2 topics
Last update: 20/10/2023
GovTech
GovTech is a crucial driver for innovative public services. GovTech refers to the use of technology to improve and transform public services provided by the government. By fostering collaboration...
Business and competitionICT+3 topics
Last update: 02/05/2024
2024 Public Sector Tech Watch “Best Cases Award”
The Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) observatory has launched the ‘2024 Best Cases Award’. The award aims to:Generate a virtuous mechanism for sharing the best experiences on the use of emerging technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.) in the public sector;Rewarding and giving visibility to the most innovative public administrations.This award is spotlighting solutions using emerging technologies (AI, BC, etc.) in public administrations at all levels to enhance public services for citizens or to improve their internal processes. They welcome also submissions from the…
ObservatoriesArtificial intelligenceBlockchain
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
Event Highlights: Unveiling the PSTW Observatory
Held on February 7th, the unveiling of the Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) & GovTech Connect webinar provided a comprehensive showcase of AI and Blockchain's transformative role in public services. Organised to highlight the PSTW Observatory's impact on innovation through technology adoption and public-private partnerships, the webinar facilitated a rich dialogue on integrating these technologies to enhance government operations, efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement. The event agenda included a comprehensive set of topics revolving around the adoption of emerging technologies in…
ObservatorieseGovernment+2 topics
Last update: 12/01/2024
Top in Estonians E-education under EUPL
Known for the quality of their education system, Estonia provides its online E-education tool SCHOOLABY under the European Union Public Licence (EUPL). Interest of E-education was especially reinforced during the recent COVID pandemics and in case war pushes students away from their schools, as it is unfortunately the case in Ukraine, but even in normal circumstances and for various reasons (illness, trip or expatriation, lack of teachers, break due to sport competition activities etc.) it can be a precious alternative. It ensures constant readiness, also for distance learning with some…
SocialCulture and education+2 topics
Last update: 01/11/2023
GR digiGOV-innoHUB- 1st call for proposals
The European Digital Innovation Hub for Digital Governance (GR digiGOV-innoHUB) , a project coordinated by GRNET S.A. - National Infrastructures for Research and Technology,, addresses the 1st call for innovative proposals to start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises, with the aim of addressing key issues that concern citizens and businesses, in their relations with the Public Administration. The invitation is addressed to companies with experience and expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), High Performance Computing (HPC), Cyber Security and 5G. The areas in which interested…
Business and competitionCollaboration+11 topics
Last update: 24/10/2023
Arthub Flanders - Open Source for art conservation
Arthub Flanders, developed in 2016, is a collaborative project between the Flemish Art Collection (VKC), the official museum representatives for Flanders, and Meemoo, the Flemish archive institute. This innovative open source platform serves as a public discovery interface, offering users access to comprehensive information about the collections of Flanders' museums, specifically in the realm of visual arts. So, what is Arthub Flanders, precisely? It acts as a powerful search engine for accessing information about objects housed in Flanders' visual arts museums. Notably, all the metadata…