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: 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: 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: 25/10/2023
Unveiling the Public Sector Tech Watch with Stefanos Kotoglou
In this interview with Stefanos Kotoglou, Public Sector Tech Watch’s EC Project Officer, we learn about the what the newly launched observatory is, who it is targeted to, and why it has been created. What is Public Sector Tech Watch? Public Sector Tech Watch is an observatory that monitors, analyses and disseminates information on the use of emerging technologies in the European public sector. It serves as a one-stop-shop for citizens, policymakers, public officials, academics and businesses to stay informed on the latest trends about public sector innovation and to understand how these…
ObservatorieseGovernment+3 topics
Last update: 18/07/2023
Event report: “Synergies for the future”.
On Thursday, July 12, 2023, the European Digital Innovation Hub for Digital Governance GR digiGOV-innoHUB in collaboration with the Hellenic Association of Innovative Applications Companies (SEKEE), the Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association (HeTiA), Elevate Greece HeTiA , Elevate Greece and the organizations of the innovation ecosystem that support the hub, co-organized the online event “Synergies for the future“. The online event was held to strengthen the contribution of innovative businesses to the creation of a new generation of digital services for citizens and businesses…
Business and competitionCollaboration+8 topics
01/09/2024
Hybrid event
IFIP EGOV-CeDEM-EPART Emerging Issues and Innovations Track
EGOV2024 – IFIP EGOV-CeDEM-EPART - one of the most recognized conference in e-Government, ICT and public administration and related topics is coming with variety of tracks, where "Emerging Issues and Innovations" Track (chairs: Anastasija Nikiforova, Marijn Janssen, Francesco Mureddu) can be seen of the greatest interest for GovTech Connect. This year EGOV2024 will be hosted in Belgium, in the heart of Europe, by Ghent University and KU Leuven – both top 100 universities, in September (1-5...