Innovation in Politics Institute

The Innovation in Politics Institute is a mission-driven organisation advancing democracy through innovation. It develops practical, results-oriented initiatives to tackle complex political and societal challenges, with offices in Vienna and Berlin and a Europe-wide network of partners. It builds multi-stakeholder Mission Partnerships, offers expert consulting and best practice exchange, and runs flagship initiatives including the European Capital of Democracy (ECoD), Truth, Lies & Democracy, Art of Democracy, and the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference.

Founded in 2016, the Innovation in Politics Institute has been at the forefront of strengthening democracy across Europe by supporting organizations and institutions in developing and implementing innovative projects. Its pilot initiative, The Innovation in Politics Awards, was launched in 2017 to recognize excellence, inspire new ideas, and drive meaningful change; selected by a Citizens' Jury of Europeans, the Awards feature best practices in political innovation across Europe and have built the largest database of pioneering democratic initiatives. The Awards are now operated by the European Capital of Democracy (ECoD), another flagship initiative of the Institute, alongside Truth, Lies & Democracy, Art of Democracy, and the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference. ECoD was established as a non-profit in 2021 under the auspices of the Council of Europe, enabling European cities to showcase democratic innovation, with the title awarded through a Citizens' Jury. In 2023, the Institute expanded its focus to innovation in education, founding the Hub for Hub…

Mission-driven organisation advancing democracy through innovation, building multi-stakeholder Mission Partnerships that deliver transformative solutions in the public interest.

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