Smart City & Utility Industry News

New Project (Full-Scale)WasteMobility and TrafficConnexinUK

Southend Partners with Connexin to Enhance City Services with Smart Technology

Nov 11, 2024

Southend Council is reviewing planning applications for the installation of 27 new 36-foot masts in Westcliff and Chalkwell. Submitted by Hull-based firm Connexin, the project aims to connect mobile phones and an Internet of Things (IoT) network to...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringNasaSpire Global

Spire Global and OroraTech Win NASA Wildfire Monitoring Contract

Nov 11, 2024

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory awarded Spire Global a contract to create space-based solutions for wildfire detection and monitoring, partnering with OroraTech, a German firm with expertise in thermal infrared sensing. The partnership focuses on...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringN5 SensorsUSA

Kirtland Air Force Base Deploys N5 Sensors for Rapid Wildfire Detection

Oct 28, 2024

Kirtland Air Force Base has installed 14 wildfire detection N5 Sensors across over 1,000 acres, setting a new standard in wildfire management. These advanced sensors should detect fires within a five-mile radius, capturing smoke and heat indicators...

New Project (Pilot)Environmental MonitoringAirlyBelgium

Bruges Launches Pilot with 18 Air Quality Monitoring Sensors

Oct 23, 2024

The city of Bruges has rolled out 18 high-tech air quality meters, as part of the city’s push to improve air quality monitoring and public health. These meters are strategically placed throughout the city, including in both the center and...

FundingEnvironmental MonitoringDryad NetworksEuropean Regional Development Fund

Dryad Networks Secures €6.3M for Early Wildfire Detection

Oct 22, 2024

Dryad Networks, a startup that specialises in ultra-early wildfire detection technology, has raised €6.3 million to enhance its solutions. This includes a €3.8 million European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant via Investitionsbank des...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringGlobitelOTEGreece

Greece Unveils Smart Bridges Program

Oct 21, 2024

Greece has launched its “Smart Bridges” program, beginning with 36 projects in Athens, aimed at enhancing bridge safety through real-time structural health monitoring (RTSHM). The initiative integrates cutting-edge digital systems that...

FundingEnvironmental MonitoringOroraTechECBFGermany

Munich Based OroraTech Raises €25M for Wildfire Detection Tech

Oct 17, 2024

OroraTech, a Munich-based startup specializing in thermal-infrared data intelligence, has raised €25 million in Series B funding, led by Korys with contributions from the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) and Bayern Kapital, among others....

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringBluEarth RenewablesSenseNetCanada

BluEarth Adopts SenseNet’s Advanced Technology for Early Wildfire Detection

Oct 10, 2024

BluEarth Renewables has partnered with SenseNet, a Vancouver based startup that specializes in wildfire detection technology, to deploy an advanced wildfire detection system at the Tyson Creek Hydro Facility. This installation covers 20 kilometers...

Events & PublicationsFundingEnvironmental MonitoringMobility and TrafficSchréderConnexinSpain

The Smart Deal 2024 Finalists Announced: Competing Live at Barcelona’s Smart City Expo

Oct 10, 2024

Kurrant is thrilled to announce the finalists for The Smart Deal 2024, a leading event highlighting top smart city startups from around the world. Held during the Smart City Expo World Congress on November 5 and 6 in Barcelona, this event promises...

New Project (Pilot)Environmental MonitoringMobility and TrafficUK

NSW Trials Noise Detection Cameras to Curb Loud Cars

Oct 9, 2024

New South Wales will pilot noise detection cameras. Set to begin by late 2024 in Bayside and Wollongong this trial aims to reduce loud cars and hooning. While the vendor brand for the cameras hasn’t been officially disclosed, the trial is a...