{"id":23038,"date":"2020-03-04T09:43:34","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T07:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investsofia.com\/en\/?p=23038"},"modified":"2020-03-05T13:00:08","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T11:00:08","slug":"bulgarian-cities-regions-invited-apply-intelligent-cities-challenge-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investsofia.com\/en\/bulgarian-cities-regions-invited-apply-intelligent-cities-challenge-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulgarian Cities and Regions Are Invited to Apply for\u00a0the 100 Intelligent Cities Challenge Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After the success of the Digital Cities Challenge<\/em> (DCC), the European Commission just launched the follow up project, the 100 Intelligent Cities Challenge<\/em>, to involve more cities and bigger scope. Being a part of the <\/span>existing DCC network of cities<\/span><\/a>, Sofia was invited to apply for the successor initiative.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are glad to spread the news that the call is open for other Bulgarian cities, as well as for cities and regions across Europe that may wish to profit from the initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n

The application period is now open. All relevant details concerning the timeline are already published on <\/span>intelligentcitieschallenge.eu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Deadline for applications: 6 April 2020, 11:59 CET<\/span><\/p>\n

The 100 Intelligent Cities Challenge<\/em> (100 ICC) will sustain, reinforce and expand the existing DCC network of\u00a0 40+ cities. It will support EU cities to build ecosystems for smart, green, climate-neutral, sustainable growth, with a focus on green industrial transition and new business models. It will help implement at local level the new EU political guidelines at local level, e.g. through local Green Deals, and lead tech uptake for better life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The program includes:<\/span><\/p>\n