Smart City & Utility Industry News

New Project (Pilot)Mobility and TrafficEnvironmental MonitoringSoramaBettairSpain

Barcelona launches AI pilots to tackle traffic noise pollution

Jul 16, 2025

Barcelona will launch two pilot projects in late 2025 to address urban noise pollution caused by traffic, which accounts for 85% of the city’s noise levels. Supported by the Barcelona Innova Mobility Lab initiative—led by the city council in...

New Project (Pilot)WasteLitterCamUK

AI Camera Trial Targets Roadside Litter in East Riding with LitterCam

Jul 1, 2025

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a 12-week pilot scheme using AI-powered CCTV to monitor and deter roadside littering. The trial, conducted in partnership with Wakefield-based firm LitterCam, involves installing a smart camera near a...

New Project (Pilot)Environmental MonitoringMellenium OyTeede Tehnokeskus ASFinland

Espoo Tests Real-Time Weather Sensors for Safer Cycling and Walking

Jun 21, 2025

The Finnish city of Espoo is piloting a new system to provide real-time weather data for cyclists and pedestrians, aiming to improve safety during winter conditions. As part of the city’s Sustainable Future Districts program, five weather sensors...

New Project (Pilot)Smart CityVideosurveillanceUpcitiBanque des TerritoiresFrance

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Launches Scalable Smart Territory Pilot

Jun 18, 2025

The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region has launched DataBFC – Territoires Intelligents et Durables, a three-year pilot program advancing smart public services and environmental sustainability through digital innovation. Backed by €2.3 million in...

New Project (Pilot)WaterSAUR GroupXylemFrance

Morbihan Region in France to Test Remote Water Meter Reading in 10 Municipalities

Jun 16, 2025

Ten municipalities in the Morbihan region will trial remote water meter reading by December 2026. Around 18,500 meters will be equipped with devices that transmit daily consumption data via a secure radio network. The project, led by Golfe du...

New Project (Pilot)VideosurveillanceSkylark LabsUSA

AI Surveillance System Deployed at Indianapolis 500 and Memorial Day Parade

Jun 16, 2025

Skylark Labs implemented its Scout AI Tower to enhance security during the Indianapolis 500 and Indiana Memorial Day Parade. The system used high-resolution cameras and edge computing to monitor crowds, detect anomalies, and identify potential...

New Project (Pilot)Building EfficiencyLamarr.AIMichigan CentralUSA

Drone Pilot Launched to Improve Energy Efficiency in Detroit Buildings

Jun 11, 2025

A new drone inspection pilot program has been launched in Detroit to assess municipal buildings for energy efficiency improvements. The initiative, led by Lamarr.AI in collaboration with Michigan Central and Newlab, is supported by Michigan’s...

New Project (Pilot)IoT and Smart City PlatformIoT Networks5SKYEGCORELuxembourg

Belval Selected for €3 Million Smart City Initiative in Luxembourg

Jun 5, 2025

The Belval campus near Esch-sur-Alzette will host a €3 million smart city pilot project, funded partly by the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility. The three-year initiative will test AI, 5G, and IoT technologies to improve urban infrastructure. A...

New Project (Pilot)VideosurveillanceSmart CityCopysan IASmart Iruna LabSpain

Pamplona Tests AI-Powered Surveillance for Crowd Control and Emergency Alerts

Jun 5, 2025

Pamplona is trialing an AI-based surveillance system using municipal cameras to monitor crowd density and detect emergencies in public spaces. The solution developed by Copysan IA is part of the Smart Iruña Lab initiative, supported by the city...

New Project (Pilot)WasteSociedade Ponto Verde (SPV)Smartbin.ioPortugal

Smart Waste Management Pilot Launched at Colombo Shopping Center, Portugal

Jun 5, 2025

Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV), Veolia Portugal, and Colombo Shopping Center have introduced a pilot project called ‘Reciclar o Food Court’, combining technology and intelligent waste management. The initiative is part of SPV’s open innovation...