DAEM is the IT Company of the City of Athens. DAEM constitutes one of the most solid links in the chain of implementation and support of two-way communication nodes with citizens, residents and visitors of the city. At the same time, it significantly contributes to the digital convergence of the operational standards of the City of Athens with those of other European Municipalities.
Riga Planning Region is the capital region of Latvia. Its location in the centre of the Baltic states, bordering with European and Eastern cultures, has formed Riga region as a dynamic and competitive metropolitan region of Northern Europe.
Riga Planning Region has a population of almost 1 million which is more than 1/2 of the total number of residents of Latvia and accounts for approximately 2/3 of Latvia's economic value – it makes the metropolitan region as a driving force of all Latvian economy, education, science, tourism, sports and cultural life. Region strengthens the role of Riga as a global-oriented Baltic metropolis and promotes international competitiveness.
Region is composed of 9 municipalities – capital city of Riga, along with neighbouring resort city Jurmala and regional center Sigulda, as well as other municipalities with development centers of metropolitan importance adjacent to the city of Riga. Due to their placement and relatively comfortable reach of Riga, strong functional links have emerged, determined by the attraction of Riga as an economic, financial, and cultural centre and facilitated by daily commuting of the population.
The regional level of governance ensures a connection between the national and local level of governance through the function of coordination. In this way Riga Planning Region is capable of covering the issues, which exceed the borders of one local government, and in the same time it defines the demand for territorial solutions of national level.
The region develops and implements projects within the framework of regional development supporting measures. The projects elaborated and realized by Riga Planning Region is one way of advancing the implementation of the activities and reaching the results set out in the regional planning documents.
The Pleiades Innovation Ecosystem, established in 2022, is a non-profit organisation at the forefront of shaping a dynamic Greek tech ecosystem. We are the ecosystem that connects startups, municipalities, corporates, investors, and academia to shape the future of innovation in Greece.
We scale innovative ideas from ideation to local impact through collaborative pilots, smart labs, and real-world partnerships. We remove the barriers between innovative ideas and reality and enable businesses, cities, and organisations to turn innovation into action through collaboration, piloting, funding, and real-world testing environments.
The City of Amersfoort is a vibrant, historic city located in the heart of the Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht. Currently, over 163.000 people live in Amersfoort; this number is expected to grow heavily in the upcoming years. As a result, more houses and facilities need to be built, and the city will have to change to accommodate this growing number of citizens. Like many cities, Amersfoort faces diverse, complex and intertwined challenges related to themes such as livability, climate adaptation, mobility and net congestion.
Solutions addressing these challenges require physical space in or surrounding the city. However, space in the Netherlands is extremely limited. As such, the municipality of Amersfoort requires innovative (digital) solutions that provide insight in how to address these challenges effectively and efficiently. By developing and using these innovative solutions within GENeCITY the city aims to obtain its goals and remain an attractive city to live, work and recreate in.
The province of Utrecht consists of 26 municipalities with a joint population of 1,36 million. Utrecht is the oldest and smallest province in the Netherlands and is also one of the most densely populated. Utrecht is a leading international region, able to claim the highest gross domestic product per capita and the highest-educated population in the Netherlands. In fact, the European Commission named Utrecht one of Europe's most competitive regions.
The province of Utrecht is one of the 12 provinces in the Netherlands. The province works in close co-operation both with municipalities and with the State. The province of Utrecht has a tier of government comprising elected authorities (the Provincial Council and the Provincial Executive). The main task of the Province is to balance many policy goals (mobility, emissions, water management, housing, economy) into a coherent regional environmental plan.
Novelcore is a research-driven AI company specializing in knowledge discovery, semantic analysis, NLP, knowledge graphs, synthetic data and explainable AI. With a sustained presence in the European research ecosystem and a consistent record of top-rated project outcomes, the company combines deep research expertise with a proven ability to deliver production-grade AI systems, validated across real-world pilots, government-scale deployments, and international showcases.
Tygron believes in the power of integration and collaboration between different parties and disciplines to tackle complex challenges.
With advanced simulation tools, Tygron enables engineers and planners to integrate, simulate and visualize data and calculation models and thus arrive at better substantiated analyses, designs and decisions.
The Tygron Platform offers organizations and experts an accessible solution to integrate High Performance Computing and AI into their work processes.
The Tygron Engine combines powerful computation with open interoperability. Everything you do remains yours — secure and transparent. Keyword are: High Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twin, Open Architecture en Secure and Transparent.
The Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) is the research division of NTUA's Scholl of Electrical and Computer engineering. Established in 1989, ICCS has been pioneering interdisciplinary research across a wide range of fields, including hardware and software technologies, computer networking, digital communications, automation, energy and power generation, biomedical and biomechanics technologies, information systems and decision-making management, and photonic technologies for communications, among others.
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The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) explores complex global challenges and helps turn scientific knowledge into practical action. Based in Laxenburg, Austria, IIASA brings together researchers from around the world to provide evidence and insights on sustainability, climate, energy, and societal change.
Within GENeCITY, IIASA will lead the work package focused on the city pilots, helping partners move from ambitious ideas to real-world testing. We will connect local communities, researchers, and technology partners, while supporting collaboration and shared learning across the pilot cities.
IIASA will help identify common challenges, capture lessons, and turn local experience into practical knowledge that other cities can use. This will support GENeCITY in developing solutions that are technically strong, inclusive, useful, and adaptable across different urban contexts.
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Imec-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (imec-SMIT, VUB) is an interdisciplinary research group dedicated to understanding and shaping the societal impact of digital technologies. Bringing together more than 150 researchers, the group conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of digital media, communication, technology, policy, and innovation.
Imec-SMIT, VUB investigates how digital technologies influence society, organizations, and everyday life through research on topics such as digital inclusion, user experience, citizen engagement, AI ethics, immersive technologies, smart cities, media literacy, and disinformation. Through interdisciplinary and stakeholder-driven research, the group supports evidence-based innovation and policy development across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
The group is involved in various European, national, and regional research projects, combining academic excellence with applied research and strong multi-stakeholder collaboration. By working closely with policymakers, industry, civil society, and citizens, imec-SMIT, VUB contributes to the development of innovative, trustworthy, and socially responsible digital solutions that support Europe’s digital and societal transitions.
Gruppo Maggioli is a leading European company in digital transformation, with strong expertise in public administration, smart cities, interoperability, Digital Twins, and trustworthy AI systems. With more than 3,000 employees and a broad international network, Maggioli supports public and private organisations in designing innovative and human-centric digital ecosystems.
Within GENeCITY, Maggioli contributes expertise in federated Digital Twin interoperability, governance frameworks, and the trustworthy deployment of AI-enabled urban services, with a focus on explainability, operational validation, and alignment with European interoperability and data governance frameworks. Leveraging the MIRA platform, Maggioli supports the development of the GENeCITY Federated Digital Twin Platform, enabling interoperable, scalable, and sovereign collaboration between Local Digital Twins across pilot cities.
We are FwdFaster - a European science venture, and we have started redefining the relationship between expert and AI in search of major breakthroughs and advances.
Our team comprises highly skilled experts with many years of academic and business experience. We love to work with AI, but we love to work with human experts even more. We collaborate with leading companies and organizations in the science, health and technology industry to drive innovation and create new opportunities. Our partners share our vision for a better and more sustainable future. We offer training, guidance, and implementation of trustworthy knowledge discovery with AI, enabling better outcomes in research and policy making.
At FwdFaster, we believe in experts. Experts have been, currently are, and will remain the cornerstone of every innovation. At the same time we also think that AI can move experts Forward Faster. Therefore, we train, guide, and assist the next generation of experts with trustworthy AI solutions for knowledge discovery, enabling better outcomes in research and policy in a large number of domains, such as, but not limited to, health, education and sustainability.
Ayuntamiento de Murcia is a leading local public administration in southeastern Spain, committed to digital transformation, sustainability, and citizen-centered innovation. Through initiatives such as the “MiMurcia” Smart City strategy, the municipality promotes advanced technological solutions in urban mobility, open government, environmental management, and digital public services, fostering a more connected, efficient, and inclusive city aligned with European innovation and sustainability goals.
GATE Institute is the first dedicated Big Data and AI Centre of Excellence in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe. With the vision to enable a Data-Driven Smart Society, GATE is facilitating digital transformation by leveraging the opportunities of Big Data and AI technologies to create and accelerate their impact across society. GATE conducts research and develops innovations across four application domains – Future Cities, Digital Health, Smart Industry, and Intelligent Government. GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by building a vibrant research network and establishing strategic, long-term collaborations with leading global organisations.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a leading European research institution in science and technology, internationally recognized for its excellence in engineering, natural sciences, and innovation. Located in Switzerland, EPFL brings together a highly international community and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across science, engineering, and technology domains.
EPFL’s core missions are education, research, and innovation, with a strong focus on addressing major societal challenges such as environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and sustainable urban development. Through its network of over 500 laboratories and research groups, EPFL conducts cutting-edge research and actively contributes to the transfer of knowledge and technology to society and industry.
Within the GENeCITY project, EPFL contributes through scientific coordination, technical leadership, and advanced research expertise. EPFL ensures effective collaboration across partners by facilitating cross–work-package coordination and supporting alignment of scientific activities with project objectives. Its expertise in computer science, data science, digital transformation, and complex system modeling supports the development of innovative approaches relevant to urban systems and climate-neutral transition pathways.
Through its interdisciplinary research environment and strong international partnerships, EPFL contributes to the development of scalable scientific solutions with real-world impact, reinforcing its commitment to technological innovation and societal transformation.
Skellefteå (≈76,000 residents) is part of the Swedish “Climate Neutral Cities 2030” initiative, aiming for CO₂ neutrality by 2030. Rapid population and industrial growth since 2021 has increased car dependency due to the municipality’s large geographic area (~10,000 km²), leading to congestion, high transport emissions, and limited mobility alternatives. From 2026, the municipality will assume full responsibility for public transport, enabling a system-wide transformation.
The strategy focuses on expanding EV charging infrastructure, accelerating electric vehicle adoption, strengthening cycling and walking networks, and integrating buses, active mobility, and EV systems into a multimodal mobility hub. These actions aim to reduce car dependency, lower emissions, improve air quality, and promote inclusive mobility.
The pilot will deploy a Local Digital Twin (LDT) integrating geospatial and mobility data to simulate and assess interventions. Using AI-based scenario modelling, it will explore impacts on bus optimisation, EV adoption, parking policies, traffic congestion, and emissions. Citizen science campaigns will capture user perceptions, while a participatory visualisation platform will support stakeholders in co-designing and refining policies. This collaborative approach will enable evidence-based decision-making for sustainable urban mobility transition.
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development and is active in 125+ countries. ICLEI Europe supports local governments in implementing the European Green Deal, the overarching EU strategy for climate neutrality, to build more resilient and equitable communities.