Value proposition

Joint Programming Initiative Urban Europe is an intergovernmental research- and innovation program.

JPI Urban Europe was created in 2010 to address the global urban challenges of today with the ambition to develop a European research and innovation hub on urban matters and create European solutions by means of coordinated research.

Follow us to engage in our extensive knowledge hub of multiple stakeholders and, and keep an eye open for open calls for project proposals!

JPI Urban Europe welcomes anyone with a drive and concern to improve 21st century urban life. Our task is to connect public authorities, civil society, scientists, innovators, business and industry to provide a new environment for research and innovation. We offer experimental zones and long-term research infrastructures in a broad sense. Our mission is to develop knowledge, tools and platforms for dialogue on urban transitions.

urban research, urban innovation, urbanism, urban transitions, urban transformation, transdisciplinarity, co-creation, urban living labs, strategic research and innovation, and evidence based policy recommendations