The kick-off meeting of the INNLocal project

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…

On 8 December 2025, the Faculty of Public Policies at Silesian University in Opava hosted the third workshop using the dialogical card game Innovation Journey, organised within the INNlocal – Innovation in and through Local Governments project. This session was specifically designed for students and focused on strengthening innovation-oriented thinking in public administration. Feedback from…

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…

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,…

INNlocal is pleased to announce that the submission deadline has been extended to 24 March 2026 for both abstracts and prototypes! The extended deadline provides an additional opportunity for scholars and practitioners to submit work aligned with the III European (Local) Public Innovation Conference’s thematic framework. Contributions are expected to engage with the core priorities…