Territorial
Innovation Awards
The Best of Innovation
Each year, the Mayors and Local Authorities Exhibition serves as a focal point, gathering the latest innovations in equipment and solutions to build the future of local authorities.
Alongside the exhibition and speaking areas, the event organizes the Territorial Innovation Awards, honoring those who invent public or private solutions that concretely transform territories.
Exhibitors, visitors, or elected official jurors: take part in this collective momentum! The Awards are a key moment of the Exhibition, showcasing the most promising collaborations between local authorities, businesses, and associations.
8 categories to reveal solutions for the future
The Innovation Awards are organized around several themes :
Energy Sobriety
Reducing consumption, renewable energy production, network performance…
Decarbonized Mobility
Infrastructure, shared mobility services, public transport, accessibility…
Ecological Planning
Sustainable solutions for climate, biodiversity, and resources…
Trusted Digital Technology
Security, accessibility, inclusion, user relationship tools, e-administration…
Security Prevention & Risk Management
Prevention, alert systems, territorial resilience, cybersecurity, civil security…
Solidarity Longevity & Inclusion
Aging well, autonomy, social connection, access to rights, support for vulnerable groups…
Local Dynamism & Attractiveness
Territorial economy, reshoring, employment, third places, shared governance…
Development, Housing, Renovation, Urban Recycling & Sustainable Habitat
Rehabilitation, smart densification, addressing housing crises in high-pressure areas…
Applications for the Innovation Awards will open soon
Get your projects ready to gain visibility and create real opportunities!
Strengthen your reputation with an audience of elected officials and decision-makers
Benefit from media coverage within the Exhibition program
Access new institutional or commercial partners
Affirm your position as a committed actor for territories
Who can apply?
Local authorities and public operators
Private companies
Associations
Innovations must be recent and not have been finalists or winners in previous editions.
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Get inspired by the best innovations
Become a member of the final jury
During the 2026 edition, you will have the opportunity to take part in selecting the winning projects following a public pitch session.
A unique chance to play an active role and help choose the solutions that will transform local communities.
Details on how to register will be announced soon.
Attend the finalists’ live pitches
Five minutes to discover the essence of each solution, presented directly by its creators.
Experience the Awards Ceremony Live
Join one of the highlights of the Exhibition: an inspiring and rewarding event for local communities.
More information on the date and time coming soon.
Leave with ready-to-use ideas
Award-winning projects are often replicable or adaptable a goldmine for your local public policies.
