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Digital innovation

The Innovation topic explores how governments are harnessing latest technologies, such as AI and Blockchain, to improve their operations and better serve citizens. It includes the role played by GovTech solutions which can enable  public administration to become more efficient, transparent, and effective, creating a smarter and more modern government for all. Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in this field and learn about the exciting possibilities of digital innovation in the public sector.

Featured Content

Last update: 15/10/2024

Public Sector Tech Watch

Public Sector Tech Watch provides insights into emerging technologies in the European public sector, such as artificial intelligence and blockchains.
Digital innovationObservatories+2 topics
Last update: 01/10/2024

GovTech Connect

This Collection is the home of the GovTech Connect and the GovTech4all Communities, a space for collaboration and knowledge sharing between private and public sectors.
Smart citiesDigital-ready policymaking+3 topics
Last update: 13/02/2024

European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI)

A blockchain initiative by the EU, enhancing public services with security, transparency, and efficiency. It supports cross-border verifiable credentials, benefiting citizens, EU institutions, and national administrations. It is an EC solution.
Open Source SoftwareBlockchain
Last update: 12/04/2024

The Digital Innovation Lab (iLab)

The Digital Innovation Lab, commonly referred to as iLab, is an open platform for digital innovation within the Commission and aims to create links and collaboration with external stakeholders including local and national public administrations, academia and the industry. The iLab aims at developing innovative, sustainable and responsive methodologies, models and tools for improved policy-making and service delivery. Its mission is to act as an incubator for innovation with a foresight capacity to assess opportunities stemming from concrete use/business cases, innovative organisational models…
Digital innovation
Last update: 13/02/2024

CMISA - Common Data Model on Innovation Supporting Actors

CMISA is a common data model for exchanging data on innovation between various European and national websites. You can easily include integrated datas in your website. It is an EC solution.
StandardisationCollaboration+3 topics
Last update: 20/02/2024

Report on "Artificial Intelligence for the public sector"

The report highlights the key role of the public sector in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and presents important conclusions for the future of this technology in the European context.The...
Artificial intelligenceDigital innovation

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Last update: 13/12/2024

eDelivery 2.0 adopted

On 4 December 2024, the Operational Management Board of eDelivery approved the adoption of the eDelivery 2.0 specifications.
eDelivery and eInvoicing
Last update: 06/12/2024

European Open Source Academy & Awards

On the evening of 30 January 2025, the European Open Source Academy (EOAS) will host its inaugural Awards ceremony, celebrating European excellence in open source.
Open Source Software

Latest News

Last update: 20/01/2025

The Driving Force of GovTech4All

Collaborative innovation lies at the heart of the GovTech4All project, uniting municipalities, startups, and a consortium of experts to transform the public sector.
CollaborationDigital innovation
Last update: 14/01/2025

Become a member of the informal expert group on the next EIF

The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest to select members for the informal expert group on the Next Generation European Interoperability Framework (EIF).
CollaborationeGovernment+8 topics
Last update: 19/12/2024

2024 Recap: Transforming public services through interoperability

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on an eventful year for public sector interoperability in Europe. This article highlights some of the key milestones and achievements of the past 12 months, showcasing the progress made in fostering cross-border collab
CollaborationDigital-ready policymaking+10 topics