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…

On 24–25 October 2025, a workshop focused on active learning and the development of an innovation culture in public administration was held at the training centre in Tábor, Czech Republic. The event was part of the INNlocal – Innovation in and through Local Governments project and was led by dr. Magdalena Chmelařová from the Faculty…

The countdown has begun — the official programme for the III European (Local) Public Innovation Conference is now available. Over the course of the conference, we will bring together researchers, practitioners, public leaders and local government representatives to explore new ideas, share experiences and discuss how public Innovation can be strengthened at the local level….

On 7 June 2026, the Innovation Journey card game was presented to members of the Havířov City Council as part of the ongoing dissemination activities of the INNlocal – Innovation in and through Local Governments project. The session was facilitated by Pavel Tuleja, a member of the INNlocal project team from the Faculty of Public…

Public Servants and Citizens Explore Innovation Through the Innovation Journey in Lisbon. On 10 August, the INNlocal project brought the Innovation Journey to Lisbon in a session organised by INA, I.P. and facilitated with the collaboration of the IPB team. The initiative gathered public servants and citizens who had not previously been directly involved in…

INNlocal Focus Group: One More Step Toward Local Innovation The INNlocal project – Innovation in and through Local Governments – held its Focus Group session on March 28, 2025. The session brought together civil servants from various municipalities, politicians, and technical staff, creating a space for shared reflection on innovation in local governance. Key themes…