Watch the announcement of the winners
Discover also the honorary mentions
The EU Prize for Citizens Science rewards outstanding citizen science initiatives that enact change, expand knowledge, and address social, political, cultural, and environmental challenges through the involvement of citizens.
This is the second edition of the Prize. The first edition took place in 2023, and a third edition is planned in 2025.
The EU Prize for Citizen Science is funded under Horizon Europe, the EU research and innovation programme (2021-2027). It is run by the EU-funded project IMPETUS, managed by European Research Executive Agency (REA). The winners are selected by an independent jury of experts.
This event is part of the EuroScience Open Forum 2024 (ESOF).
- innovation
- Wednesday 12 June 2024, 11:15 - 12:15 (CEST)
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 12 June 2024, 11:15 - 12:15 (CEST)
- Languages
- English
Description
There will be one winner in each category: Grand Prize (€60,000), the Diversity & Collaboration prize (€20,000), and the Digital Communities prize (€20,000).
Programme
Opening remarks and presentation of the Prize by Marc Tachelet, Director of the European Research Executive Agency (REA), and Minna Wilkki, REA's Head of Department 'Future Society'.
Winners’ announcement by IMPETUS’ team/representative, presentation of the winning projects and statement by the jury:
- Grand Prize award (€60,000) for outstanding achievements in the advancement of knowledge through the empowerment of civil society and citizens in the development of the future.
- Diversity & Collaboration award (€20,000) for excellence in grassroots approaches, explorative collaboration, community participation, and diverse stakeholder engagement.
- Digital Communities award (€20,000) for demonstrating excellence in creating and supporting communities, delivering social benefits, and fostering an open and inclusive civil society through the innovative or alternative use of digital technologies.
Closing remarks by Marc Tachelet, Director of the European Research Executive Agency.
A link for the live streaming will be available soon.
For more information
2023 EU Prize for Citizens Science’s winners and honorary mentions
Reforming and Enhancing the Research and Innovation Area - Newsletter