The kick-off meeting of the INNLocal project

INNlocal Shines at FEFAL: Pioneering Local Innovation and Driving Meaningful Change.On 5 December, FEFAL hosted a dynamic session focused on coworking spaces and their growing relevance in reshaping collaborative practices within public administration. During the session, Cláudia S. Costa, from the IPB, presented the INNlocal project to a group of local civil servants. Her presentation…

The INNlocal project made its presence at the XXVII Congress of the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP) in Viana do Castelo, by FEFAL. INNlocal aims to support local administrations in fostering innovation, promoting self-assessment, and improving public service delivery. During the congress, the project engaged with civil servants and local decision-makers, presenting its objectives,…

On 21–22 November 2025, the INNlocal project delivered another active learning workshop, this time at the Faculty of Public Services´ consulting centre in Trutnov, Czech Republic. The session facilitated by dr. Magdalena Chmelařová brought together students, professionals, and public administration staff to explore new approaches to innovation in local governance.A key part of the programme…

Students met with project partners to exchange ideas and refine their Challenge-Based Learning projects.Following the Challenge-Based Learning session held in Bragança, the INNlocal – Innovation in and through Local Governments project spent Wednesday in Miranda do Douro, where participating students met with project partners to further develop their ongoing challenges.The visit provided an opportunity for…

Innovation in local public governance is taking the spotlight in 2026 — and we want you with us. Join the III European (Local) Public Innovation Conference, the flagship event of the INNlocal project, bringing together academia, local governments, civil society, and innovation leaders to rethink the public services of the future. Over three days, we’ll…