The 2019 edition of the competition opened for applications on 20 February. Interested cities can apply until 6 June. This is an annual cash prize awarded to the European city that is best able to demonstrate its ability to harness innovation to improve the lives of its citizens.Who can apply? A city can apply as long as it: has at least 100,000 inhabitants, is in an EU country or a country associated to Horizon 2020 the EU's research and innovation programmeCities can apply for the contest online. https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/funding/funding-opportunities/prizes/icapital_en