What is municipal Innovation?
Municipal innovation is more than just the integration of technology in urban spaces; it embodies a comprehensive approach towards creating sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities. This concept aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the importance of new urbanism, which advocates for walkable, mixed-use communities, and public participation, ensuring that city planning is responsive to the needs of its residents. Tactical urbanism and creativity are key, enabling cities to quickly adapt to new challenges and opportunities, making urban spaces not only efficient but also livable and vibrant.
The role of digital transformation in municipal innovation is pivotal, but it’s not solely about technology. It’s about using digital tools to enhance public services, improve city governance, and foster inclusive economic growth. Smart cities are a testament to this, where technology is employed to make urban areas more efficient and responsive, but always with a focus on ensuring that these advancements benefit all citizens. In essence, municipal innovation is about building cities that are not just technologically advanced but also equitable and adaptable, catering to the evolving needs of their diverse communities.
Our Approach
We believe municipal innovation should be developed in a holistic and integrative method, seamlessly blending various urban verticals to create adaptable and efficient city systems. We mapped the different sectors in which by interconnecting them, we aim to foster a synergistic urban environment where each component enhances the others, leading to sustainable and inclusive urban growth.
Innovation centers – Bridging gaps unlocking potential
Innovation centers and hubs come in diverse forms, each with unique approaches, methods, and goals. For instance, living labs focus on real-world testing and user-centric innovation, while acceleration programs are designed for rapid development of promising startups, providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to catalyze growth and impact.
MiC is a one-of-a-kind innovation center in the world, gathering knowledge and information from the perspective of local authorities to promote innovation in local governance in Israel
- Living Lab
- Acceleration Program
- Innovation Knowledge Center
- Incubator
- Showroom and Exibition
- Innovation Venue
Our network connects the dots among diverse players in the municipal innovation ecosystem, enabling them to collaborate effectively and foster new, transformative advancements