The kick-off meeting of the INNLocal project

International students joined an active learning session exploring innovation in local governance. Last Wednesday, the INNlocal – Innovation in and through Local Governments project held a session in Bragança dedicated to the Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) methodology, bringing together students of various nationalities in an active and collaborative learning experience. The initiative was part of the…

From Territorial Cohesion to Public Innovation: INNlocal Featured at the Winter University on Communities and Development in Fornos de Algodres. Between 9 and 12 February 2026, Fornos de Algodres hosted the Winter University, scope of the Jean Monnet Chair POLMEDIA_EU, dedicated to Territorial Cohesion, Communities and Development, an initiative focused on discussing the challenges and…

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,…

The INNlocal project participated in AgoraEU 2025, held on 5–6 December at Fórum Braga, bringing together beneficiaries of European programs, including organizations, volunteers, multipliers, and ambassadors. At the event, INNlocal had the opportunity to present its Innovation Journey card game, allowing attendees to explore the Innovation Scenario, Action, and Challenge card decks, along with dice…

Bridging Research and Practice: INNLocal Engages PhD Students at the University of Minho On 27 February, the INNlocal was featured in the Seminar Course Unit of the PhD in Public Administration at the Universidade do Minho. The session, entitled “INNlocal – Between Scientific and Local Governance Practice,” explored how active research methodologies can effectively connect…

INNlocal fosters innovation in Chaves through a working session with local civil servants. The INNlocal project held a working session in Chaves, dedicated to exploring new approaches to innovation in local public administration. The session brought together local civil servants from Chaves City Council for an activity that combined an institutional presentation with participatory dynamics,…