Joinup constantly aims at improving the quality of its services and of its user experience, in order to keep the pace with users' expectations.Over the last months, the Joinup Team has been collecting...
Collaboration
Last update: 19/02/2024
European Interoperability Framework
WHAT IS IT?The European Interoperability Framework (EIF) is part of the Communication (COM(2017)134) from the European Commission adopted on 23 March 2017. The framework gives specific guidance on how...
CollaborationToolsStandardisation
Last update: 29/11/2023
Digital-ready Policies
What does digital-ready policies mean? “Policies (and legislative acts) are digital-ready if they enable smooth and digital by default policy implementation through best use of digital technologies...
CollaborationDigital-ready policymakingICT
Last update: 01/03/2024
The European Interoperability Framework in detail
Here below you can find the details of the European Interoperability Framework (EIF), which gives specific guidance on how to set up interoperable digital public services. The EIF provides 47...
CollaborationStandardisation
Last update: 29/04/2024
New report on the Future of the European Single Market
A recently released report by former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta offers a visionary outlook on the future of the European Single Market. The document, commissioned by the European Council and the Commission, proposes strategic enhancements aimed at revitalising the market to meet the demands of a larger, more complex global environment. Notably, the report emphasises the critical role of the Interoperable Europe Act in achieving a seamless Digital Single Market.Since its inception over thirty years ago, the Single Market has been fundamental to European economic integration and…
Collaboration
Last update: 12/04/2024
Exploring GovTech
In a recent session at the GovTech Café, João Ricardo Vasconcelos, senior governance specialist at the World Bank, provided insights into the evolving landscape of digital governance. Highlighting the significance of digital transformation in reshaping governmental operations, he shed light on the efforts undertaken by the GovTech Global team of the World Bank to drive this change. The World Bank's GovTech Global Partnership encompass a broad spectrum of activities, ranging from analytical leadership to country and regional engagement. Through partnerships with governments, private sector…
CollaborationDigital innovation
Last update: 08/04/2024
Project Management in GovTech4All
Author: Alex Borg, Project Manager and Research Associate, The Lisbon CouncilThe Lisbon Council is honoured to coordinate the GovTech4All project, a veritable experiment designed to nurture a European digital innovation ecosystem optimally poised to enhance digital public services for European citizens. At its core, the project entails the delicate art of orchestrating an ensemble of disparate entities, each operating uniquely, yet united by the shared aim of delivering exceptional digital public services for European citizens. Under the auspices of the European Commission's Digital Europe…
CollaborationDigital innovation
Last update: 05/04/2024
Breaking news
The GovTech Startup Challenge for innovative procurement is a pilot to test an open innovation process and innovative procurement at a cross border European level, with the objective of bringing innovative solutions from startups, scaleups and SMEs to solve public administrations' challenges. 6 regional and local governments from Lithuania, Sweden, Spain and Greece are working to define energy efficiency challenges they face as institutions. They will look for innovative solutions to solve this challenge and pilot the most relevant ones. For that, we will implement the Design Contest…
Business and competitionCollaborationDigital innovation
Last update: 04/04/2024
2nd DestinE Service Platform Innovation Prize
Envision a future where everyone, especially policymakers and decision-makers, can access a Digital Twin of Earth. This advanced tool could be pivotal in addressing climate change and weather extremes. Consider the types of services it might offer, who would benefit from them, and their accessibility. Would these services be universally available, catered to specific needs, or both? What kind of data would be integral to their operation?This challenge invites you to conceptualise a service powered by DestinE, drawing inspiration from a narrative set in 2050. We seek innovative ideas that…
Collaboration
Last update: 26/03/2024
Scaling Innovation in the Public Sector
Author: Charalampos Vassiliou, Digital Transformation and Innovation Advisor, GRNETEmbarking on a groundbreaking journey, the Govtech4all-beta initiative marks a pioneering stride under the Govtech4all Framework Partnership Agreement, with its sights set on revolutionizing the public sector's approach to technology. This initiative is not just about innovation; it's a radical rethinking of how public sector projects are conceived, developed, and delivered. By weaving a tapestry of collaboration that includes startups, government agencies, and a myriad of innovative players, Govtech4all-beta…
CollaborationDigital innovation
Last update: 13/03/2024
Collab Events by AccelerAction
Attention DeepTech Players: Elevate Your Networking Game with Collab Events in the Metaverse!In the dynamic landscape of DeepTech, networking is crucial for fostering innovation and collaboration. If you're looking to expand your network beyond the usual bounds, we've got something exciting for you: Collab, a series of four peer-to-peer networking events hosted in a groundbreaking metaverse environment.Pick Your Meetings WiselyHere's a breakdown of the upcoming Collab events:Startups EditionDate: 19th MarchTime: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CETRegister: Collab with StartupsInvestors EditionDate: 20th…
Collaboration
Last update: 04/03/2024
Driving Innovation and Collaboration:
In a recent GovTech4all Café session Nevena Manić from Serbia was welcomed to share insights into Serbia's GovTech program. Nevena's presence ignited enthusiasm as she expressed excitement at joining the GovTech4all consortium and provided a glimpse into Serbia's journey toward becoming a full member of the Digital Europe initiative. Serbia's GovTech Program: Cultivating Innovation Within the Public SectorSerbia's GovTech program stands as a beacon of innovation, aiming to systematically cultivate groundbreaking advancements within the public sector by leveraging emerging technologies. The…