Innovative Projects
The Journey of Autonomous Buses: Interview with Eran Ofir, CEO of Imagry
In this interview, Eran Ofir, CEO of Imagry, discusses the rapid progress of autonomous buses and the unique challenges shaping their adoption. While technology and regulation advance quickly, Ofir stresses that public trust remains the key factor driving the future of autonomous mobility.
Read MoreThe Journey of Autonomous Buses: Interview with Eran Ofir, CEO of ImagryCentral Asia’s First Driverless Light Rail: The Future of Smart Urban Mobility in Kazakhstan
In the article, Huawei’s partnership with Kazakhstan is explored through the development of Central Asia’s first driverless light rail system. Using LTE-M technology, the project aims to enhance urban transit efficiency and passenger experience, with operations expected to begin in 2025.
Read MoreCentral Asia’s First Driverless Light Rail: The Future of Smart Urban Mobility in KazakhstanTranslating Systemic Intelligence into Urban Renewal – Vlorë, Albania
Vlorë, Albania, is redefining urban renewal through systemic intelligence — integrating data, design, and ecology into one adaptive framework. Guided by the IMM methodology and a cross-institutional collaboration, the city turns complexity into clarity, reconnecting people and nature. This case demonstrates how systemic intelligence transforms planning into a living process of regeneration.
Read MoreTranslating Systemic Intelligence into Urban Renewal – Vlorë, AlbaniaBuilding the Invisible Backbone of Smarter Cities: interview with Anatoly Zimin
The future of urban technology, Anatoly Zimin reasons, is not about more dashboards or data,but about systems that quietly keep cities running. As the founder of GreenMesh, he develops IoT and AI solutions that connect diverse devices and infrastructures into…
The future of urban mobility: Innovations reshaping our cities
Urban transport is at a turning point. From autonomous pods and vertical mobility to integrated smart city solutions, the future of urban mobility promises cleaner, faster, and more flexible travel. Discover how global innovators are reshaping cities to make transportation sustainable and human-centred
Read MoreThe future of urban mobility: Innovations reshaping our citiesCross-Border Smart City Ecosystem: How Helsinki and Tallinn Built a Shared Future
Helsinki and Tallinn joined forces to build a cross-border smart city ecosystem that bridges innovation and sustainability. Through the EU-funded FinEst Twins project, the cities piloted real-world solutions for clean energy, data, mobility, and healthcare. This model shows how collaboration across borders can scale urban resilience and improve quality of life worldwide.
Read MoreCross-Border Smart City Ecosystem: How Helsinki and Tallinn Built a Shared FutureShenzhen Sets a New Benchmark for Cruising-Network Synergy with China’s First Smart Taxi Platform
Shenzhen has unveiled “SZ Sit in Taxi,” China’s first smart taxi platform, setting a new global benchmark for Cruising-Network Synergy. By merging AI, data-driven dispatch, and scenario-based services, it transforms the taxi sector into a more transparent, efficient, and human-centered mobility ecosystem for both passengers and drivers.
Read MoreShenzhen Sets a New Benchmark for Cruising-Network Synergy with China’s First Smart Taxi PlatformMapping Equitable Access to the City with CThood: Interview with Vasileios Milias.
How accessible is your neighborhood, really? In this interview, researcher Vasileios Milias shares how CThood is redefining urban equity through open data and visual tools.
Read MoreMapping Equitable Access to the City with CThood: Interview with Vasileios Milias.SmartWaterTwin Project: Circular Economy for Urban Wastewater
Water scarcity and outdated wastewater systems threaten cities and industries across the Western Balkans. The SmartWaterTwin project aims to transform wastewater from a burden into a valuable resource. By applying circular economy principles, the project enables energy, nutrient, and water recovery. It provides tools, training, and a digital HUB to guide municipalities and industries toward sustainable water management. This approach strengthens local capacity while aligning with EU and climate goals.
Read MoreSmartWaterTwin Project: Circular Economy for Urban WastewaterBiodesign in the Balkans: Unlocking the Potential of a Regenerative Bioeconomy
Can biodesign in the Balkans turn waste into value? Explore the region’s resources and its role in building a regenerative, green future.
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