The European Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides technical expertise and capacity-building support to policymakers across the European Union.
Digital innovationLegal+11 topics
Last update: 13/02/2024
EUIBA Emerging Technologies
Projects related to emerging technology initiatives on AI, blockchain,extended reality, etc.) within European Union Institutions, Bodies and Agencies.
Digital innovationTools+5 topics
Last update: 11/04/2024
The European Commission Digital Innovation Framework
This framework fosters the Digital Innovation in the Commission with an innovation lab inside the European Commission; by promoting co-innovation with DGs and agencies; and fostering collaboration with EU public administrations.
Digital innovation
Last update: 15/04/2024
Public Sector Tech Watch
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: 21/05/2024
Webinar 1/3 highlights
On April 23, 2024, the first webinar of the "Innovating the EU public sector in Europe" series provided a deep dive into AI competencies and governance practices necessary for public sector innovation. The event, which featured leading experts like Patrick Mikalef from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Rony Medaglia from the Copenhagen Business School, explored critical findings from an extensive empirical study spanning seven countries.Highlights from the webinar include:Presentation of Findings: Discussion on 25 technology competencies, 16 managerial competencies, and 15…
Artificial intelligenceDigital innovation
Last update: 23/04/2024
An Introduction to BDTI
The Interoperability Academy and the Big Data Test Infrastructure team is proud to unveil a new interactive course: An Introduction to BDTI. This initiative is designed to support EU public administrations in moving forward with data literacy and developing data analytics pilot projects, free of charge, using the open-source tools offered by the BDTI infrastructure. The BDTI course is a strategic part of the broader Data Spaces support centre and initiatives aimed at enhancing data utilisation across the EU, and the Interoperable Europe Act, aimed at fostering seamless cooperation of…
ToolsOpen Source Software+2 topics
Last update: 12/04/2024
Exploring GovTech
In a recent session at the GovTech Café, João Ricardo Vasconcelos, senior governance specialist at the World Bank, provided insights into the evolving landscape of digital governance. Highlighting the significance of digital transformation in reshaping governmental operations, he shed light on the efforts undertaken by the GovTech Global team of the World Bank to drive this change. The World Bank's GovTech Global Partnership encompass a broad spectrum of activities, ranging from analytical leadership to country and regional engagement. Through partnerships with governments, private sector…
CollaborationDigital innovation
Last update: 08/04/2024
Project Management in GovTech4All
Author: Alex Borg, Project Manager and Research Associate, The Lisbon CouncilThe Lisbon Council is honoured to coordinate the GovTech4All project, a veritable experiment designed to nurture a European digital innovation ecosystem optimally poised to enhance digital public services for European citizens. At its core, the project entails the delicate art of orchestrating an ensemble of disparate entities, each operating uniquely, yet united by the shared aim of delivering exceptional digital public services for European citizens. Under the auspices of the European Commission's Digital Europe…
CollaborationDigital innovation
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: 26/03/2024
Scaling Innovation in the Public Sector
Author: Charalampos Vassiliou, Digital Transformation and Innovation Advisor, GRNETEmbarking on a groundbreaking journey, the Govtech4all-beta initiative marks a pioneering stride under the Govtech4all Framework Partnership Agreement, with its sights set on revolutionizing the public sector's approach to technology. This initiative is not just about innovation; it's a radical rethinking of how public sector projects are conceived, developed, and delivered. By weaving a tapestry of collaboration that includes startups, government agencies, and a myriad of innovative players, Govtech4all-beta…
CollaborationDigital 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: 06/03/2024
CommuniCity organises 100 pilots in cities around Europe
CommuniCity is a transformative citizen-centred project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Programme. This initiative is aimed at enhancing community connectivity and fostering open innovation across member states. It seeks to support projects that leverage technology and collaborative efforts to solve communal challenges, improve local infrastructure, and enhance the quality of life for citizens.CommuniCity encourages applications from public sector bodies, NGOs, technology firms, and research institutions, all working together to create scalable, sustainable solutions…