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Implementation Roadmap for the Development of a Smart District and Digital Innovation Ecosystem
Developed a roadmap for Belfast's Smart District, focusing on sustainable urban transformation through innovative data and digital technologies. Engaged stakeholders to create a comprehensive vision and established a digital innovation platform and governance framework.
200+ Stakeholders Engaged
106 Projects Identified
15 Financing Models Developed
Innovation Scale-Up Roadmap for Carbon Saving Technologies in Leipzig
Development of a preliminary scale-up roadmap and investment analysis of pilot and demonstration technologies supplying electricity and heat in Leipzig. The roadmap identifies the required milestones for CO2-reduction, and the best-integrated energy systems to support the transition to achieve Leipzig’s 2050 target.
2050 Pathway to Climate-Neutrality
60 High-Impact Measures in
5 Fields Identified
Onda Smart City Action Plan
Analysis of the starting point of the Municipality of Onda regarding its transformation towards a smart city and those actions that would be in line with its development. The actions analysed are divided into 4 Mobility, Energy, Tourism and Environment. This is due to the interests of the Municipality and the most relevant existing Strategies and Plans for its development and effective implementation.
4 Areas of Action
16 Stakeholders Engaged
16 Identified Smart City Initiative Projects
100% Success Rate for EUCF Funding Iberia
With BABLE expert support, 10 cities successfully secured EUCF funding. Guarda, Brangança, Carrazeda, Vila Real (PT), Serta, Logroño, Onda, Sant Feliu, La Rinconada, and Vila Real were able to realise energy investment concepts based on the funding support.
10 Cities Awarded Funding
€600.000 Funding Awarded
€587 Billion Investment Concepts
Galway Secures Multiple EU Funds for Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Urban Innovation
With BABLE expert funding support, Galway accessed EUCF funding to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency concepts for social housing, ELENA Facility funds for sustainable energy, buildings, and mobility investment concepts, and EUI New European Bauhaus funding to test innovative urban solutions. Additionally, collaboration between the Council, two universities, and local stakeholders accelerated local development through the successful Net Zero Cities bid.
€2.4 Million Funding Awarded
National Funding for the Smart City Model Project Programme for Potsdam
Through the coordination of BABLE, Potsdam successfully secured over 10 million euros in funding from the Smart City model project programme. The project aimed to address land scarcity, climate change, and pandemic challenges by leveraging digitalisation and citizen participation. BABLE helped identify strategic focus areas, organised a participatory process with municipal representatives and the local ecosystem, and defined initial implementation measures for a holistic Smart City strategy.
€10 Million Funding Awarded
€15.7 Million Project Volume
Upskilling in the The Intermunicipal Community of Trás-os-Montes
BABLE's team of experts provided training to local authority officials from across the Portuguese region to support the development of Smart City and smart region strategies. The training provided an overview of current developments in Smart Cities, with learnings from Portuguese, European and global best practices.
9 Municipalities
10 Modules
BABLE & TÜV SÜD Academy Certify Smart City Officers
In partnership with TÜV SÜD Academy, BABLE developed and realized an open classroom training program for Smart City Officers, focusing on integrated, sustainable urban development. The training provided comprehensive knowledge on transforming cities with innovative technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and digital processes, supported by international best practices.
6 Key Modules Covered
400+ Participants
Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator in Ireland
BABLE spearheaded the Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator, a training and capacity-building program aligned with Ireland's National Sustainable Mobility Policy Action Plan 2022-2025. This initiative supports Local Authorities and stakeholders in implementing smart mobility projects through the Sustainable Mobility Academy and the SSMA Capacity Building Programme.
300 Participants Trained Across 3 Regions
80+ Local Authority Representatives
93% Recommended Upscaling Course
SPARCS Market Consultation in Maia, Portugal
The Maia Municipality, within the scope of the SPARCS project, needed to implement a Building Integrated PV (BIPV) demo-site in Maia City Hall, Paços do Concelho. The purpose of the demonstrator was to study the viability of BIPV technology in existing buildings, creating the possibility to replicate the solution at a large scale. The team received inputs from very specialised and innovative companies on what the state of the art of the solution is, using the BABLE Market Consultation Tool and tailored support from the BABLE team.
15+ Relevant Companies Engaged
Schwalm-Eder-West Smart Buildings Initiative
BABLE facilitated the Schwalm-Eder-West Smart Buildings project, connecting municipal buildings to an energy management platform using LoRaWAN technology. This initiative optimises consumption, showcases the effectiveness of digitalisation, and lays the foundation for future Smart City developments.
10+ Buildings with Smart Energy Technology
50% Savings in Procurement Process
Freiburg Innovative Procurement Procedure with European Best Practices
In order to make the different data produced and collected in Freiburg accessible and versatile, BABLE supported the planning of a solid infrastructure as well as a future-proof platform architecture. We identified and prioritized projects by comparing Freiburg’s plans with European best practices, selecting two use cases for initial implementation, and detailing them for innovative procurement procedures.
2 Use Cases Selected
Urban Innovation Leadership Forum
BABLE Smart Cities, in collaboration with Urban Innovators Global, Drees & Sommer, and the City of Rotterdam, organized the Urban Innovation Leadership Forum. This influential event gathered global leaders to equip them with essential skills for navigating digital transformation in cities, featuring sessions on inclusivity, startup roles, digital twins, and interdisciplinary leadership.
100+ Urban Innovation Leaders
4 Key Sessions on Urban Innovation
RECI Podcast Series
BABLE and the Spanish Network of Smart Cities (RECI) partnered to create a four-episode podcast series, enhancing RECI’s visibility and influence at the European level through thought leadership and content marketing. The series, featuring discussions between RECI city members and European city leaders, fostered cross-border cooperation and share best practices for addressing global urban challenges.
4 Podcast Episodes
8 City Leaders