{"id":610923,"date":"2025-12-04T04:48:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T04:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/610923\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T04:48:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T04:48:20","slug":"liverpool-could-become-first-uk-city-named-european-capital-of-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/610923\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool could become first UK city named European Capital of Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool will go up against Rotterdam and Grenoble-Alpes M\u00e9tropole for the prestigious 2026 title and a \u20ac1 million prize\"AnAn aerial view of the Knowledge Quarter in Liverpool, looking over the University of Liverpool and the Metropolitan Cathedral towards the city centre(Image: KQ Liverpool)<\/p>\n

Liverpool will shortly find out whether it has been named the 2026 European Capital of Innovation, with the decision due to be announced at a ceremony in Turin this morning, Thursday December 4.<\/p>\n

The award celebrates impactful urban innovation, focusing on cities that create more sustainable, safe, and durable city environments. The winner is selected by a jury made up of leading experts in urban development, innovation, and sustainability. The past two winners of the iCapital prize have been Turin and Lisbon – cities recognised for their creative approach to city growth.<\/a><\/p>\n

In addition to the monetary reward of \u20ac1 million, this accolade could have huge long-term benefits for the winning city.<\/a><\/p>\n

It could open up new opportunities for local residents to pursue careers in science and technology, while advancements in those areas could help to improve public services and attract new partnerships, funding and global investment to the city.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a summary of the three finalists:<\/p>\n