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Mobility and TrafficHeraklion to Introduce Smart Parking System by Late 2025

Heraklion will deploy a sensor-based parking system by late 2025, adding 800 general spots and 400 resident bays to ease city center congestion.

 Building EfficiencyLazio (Latium) Region Launches €60 Million Tender for Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings

Lazio opens a €60 million tender to improve energy efficiency in public buildings across 39 municipalities, prioritizing schools and sports facilities.

 EnergyItalgas Partners with Startups to Boost Digitalisation and Sustainability Efforts

Italgas selects five startups from over 60 applicants to develop digital transformation and sustainability projects at Politecnico di Torino.

 WaterOfwat Launches £400 Million Fund to Drive Water Sector Transformation Over Next Five Years

Ofwat launches a £400 million innovation fund in England and Wales to scale water sector projects tackling leaks and emissions through 2030.

 VideosurveillanceThailand Implements AI Surveillance System Following High-Profile Kidnapping

Thailand deploys an AI surveillance system with 98% threat detection accuracy in tourist hubs to counter transnational crime and protect visitors.

 WaterKETOS and Siemens Collaborate to Advance Global Water Management with AI and Robotics

KETOS partners with Siemens to automate water testing for industrial and municipal utilities using robotic hardware, IoT, and AI.

 Environmental MonitoringWellStat Acquires UK’s Iknaia to Boost Air Quality Monitoring and Energy Management Solutions

WellStat acquires UK-based Iknaia, bringing its portfolio to over 450 million square feet of property across more than 1,250 built environments.

 EnergyConnectM Acquires MHz Invensys to Enhance Wireless Communication Solutions

ConnectM acquires MHz Invensys in an all-stock deal, targeting $15 million in AMI revenue by 2027 to expand its smart metering network solutions.

 WaterEIT Launches Call for Proposals to Establish New Water Innovation Partnership

EIT opens proposals for EIT Water with up to EUR 5 million in initial 2026 funding, addressing scarcity affecting 38% of Europe's population.

 WasteRecycle Track Systems Secures $40 Million to Boost AI-Driven Waste Management Solutions

Recycle Track Systems raises over $40 million to expand its AI sensor technology and containerized waste management across the U.S. and Canada.

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