The Smart Cities Marketplace is excited to announce the launch of the online version of the Smart City Guidance Package on its website called Green Cities Wiki.

The Smart Cities Marketplace's next financing masterclass will take place on 25 January 2024, in an online format. Join us!

In this episode of Urban Reverb, important changes to the Smart Cities Marketplace such as the online wiki, Focus- and Discussion Groups as well as the matchmaking process are discussed.

The Smart Cities Marketplace played a pivotal role, hosting a 120 square metre booth that brought together a diverse array of partners, totalling 31 platforms, initiatives, projects, and seven EC services – literally being the single booth bringing together the European dimension.

Speakers from European cities and organisations discussed the pivotal role of cities in climate action. They highlighted the need for local-level initiatives and emphasised the importance of financial support.

The panellists discussed the importance of integrated approaches, regulatory frameworks, and governance in driving climate action at the city level. They underlined the need for policies that prioritise climate neutrality and funding mechanisms for climate projects.

During the agora session, speakers from European cities and organisations discussed the crucial role of cities in climate action. They emphasised the need for local-level initiatives.

The booth session began with discussions on the EU Green Deal and the Smart Cities Marketplace's role in aiding smaller cities. Various presentations highlighted success stories and challenges in decarbonisation efforts, followed by group discussions to identify needs and potential solutions in digital mobility and energy-related topics.

This discussion stressed the importance of collaboration and cooperation among organisations dedicated to creating smart and climate-neutral cities, to foster more sustainable urban environments.

This is a summary of the on-site meeting of the Smart Cities Marketplace's Deep Retrofit Focus Group at the Smart City World Expo in Barcelona in October 2023.

In response to the pressing challenges of urban decarbonisation, a recent webinar delved into the potential of hydrogen in city energy frameworks. It was organised by the Smart Cities Marketplace as part of the Urban Transition Challenge for Smart Cities 2023.

On 24 October, in an insightful webinar “Empowering Cities - Decarbonising Mobility through Strategies, Success Stories, and Innovation” hosted by the Smart Cities Marketplace, experts and city representatives came together to discuss innovative strategies for decarbonising urban mobility.

In addition to a stand presence in the EURESFO Marketplace, the Smart Cities Marketplace hosted a session titled ‘How to Finance Smart and Climate-Resilient Projects’, which took place during EURESFO’s Resilience Investment and Financing Forum on 19 October 2023. It was organised by consortium partner ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability.

In a session held in October at the EU Week of Regions on 10 October 2023, the Smart Cities Marketplace, and the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) converged to present their roles as driving forces in the city journey towards climate neutrality.

Data spaces are transitioning from research projects, use case Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and limited demonstrations, to deployable and operational platforms. But what are these data spaces?

In the global pursuit of a sustainable future, small and medium-sized cities (SMCs) are stepping into the spotlight as key players in achieving net-zero emissions.

Statistically, 80% of you will be reading this as a resident of a city. So, think of the city you are in – does it have a net zero target? And if so when does the city plan to be net zero? A highly ambitious 2030, or a more relaxed 2050?

Are you gearing up to host a startup competition and feeling overwhelmed by the many details that you need to manage? Look no further than the Startup Competition Toolkit from SPARCS, your comprehensive guide to organising a successful event that meets your objectives.

A third CEF Digital call, worth over €240 million, opened with a deadline to apply by 20 February 2024. It aims to strengthen the deployment of ultra-fast, secure and sustainable digital infrastructures.