Smart City & Utility Industry News

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficSynapsiaBold TechnologiesUAE

Italian Firm Secures $2.5 Billion Deal with UAE’s Bold Technologies for AI-Powered Urban Management

Mar 15, 2025

Synapsia, an Italian company specializing in AI-driven solutions, has signed a $2.5 billion agreement with UAE-based Bold Technologies to develop an advanced urban management platform for Abu Dhabi. The deal, finalized on March 3, focuses on...

New Project (Full-Scale)EV ChargingStreet LightingVoltpostUSA

Connecticut Expands EV Charging Network with Voltpost Lamppost Chargers

Mar 15, 2025

Connecticut is set to enhance its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure through a partnership with Voltpost, a company specializing in retrofitting lampposts into EV charging stations. The initiative, approved by the Public Utilities...

New Project (Full-Scale)Street LightingTIMBrasil

TIM Announces Smart Lighting Expansion and Automation in Billing Across Brazil

Mar 15, 2025

Telecom Operator TIM has announced the expansion of smart lighting solutions across multiple Brazilian cities. It has partnered with Sitran to deploy smart lighting solutions in several cities with plans to install 17,000 devices in Barbacena alone....

New Project (Full-Scale)Street LightingSpain

Rota Upgrades Avenida de Sevilla Lighting with Smart Technology

Mar 15, 2025

Rota City Council has modernized the lighting system on Avenida de Sevilla, one of the city’s main tourist routes, with an investment exceeding 200,000 euros. The project aims to enhance visibility, safety, and energy efficiency while aligning...

FundingVideosurveillanceFlock SafetyBedrock Capital

Flock Safety Raises $275 Million to Expand AI-Powered Surveillance and Public Safety Tech

Mar 15, 2025

Surveillance technology company Flock Safety has secured $275 million in a new funding round. The round was led by Bedrock Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, with additional participation from Greenoaks, Meritech Capital, Matrix Partners, and Y...

New Project (Pilot)Street LightingGradisTauron DystrybucjaPoland

Gradis to Develop AI Powered Management System for Tauron’s 700,000 Light Points

Mar 15, 2025

Gradis, a company within InnoEnergy’s investment portfolio, has signed an agreement to create an IT management concept for Tauron Group’s 700,000 light points. The project aims to modernize and optimize the lighting infrastructure, leveraging...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficEconoliteOusterUSA

Utah to Implement Advanced Lidar Traffic Detection System With Econolite and Ouster

Mar 15, 2025

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has selected Econolite, an expert in traffic management solutions, to deploy an advanced lidar-based traffic signal detection system across the state. The project will integrate Ouster’s BlueCity...

FundingEnergyNational GridNational Grid Partners

National Grid Partners Allocates $100 Million to AI Startups for Energy Innovation

Mar 15, 2025

National Grid Partners, the venture capital and innovation division of global utility leader National Grid, has pledged $100 million to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) startups focused on transforming the energy sector. The funding aims to...

Upcoming projectStreet LightingSpain

Granada Plans €8 Million LED Streetlight Upgrade with Smart Features

Mar 15, 2025

Granada City Council is seeking €8 million in funding to replace 7,000 conventional streetlights with advanced LED technology equipped with remote control capabilities. The project is expected to save over €1 million annually on energy costs...

FundingEnergyWasteJaipur Robotics

Jaipur Robotics Secures $800,000 to Advance AI Solutions in Waste-to-Energy Sector

Mar 15, 2025

Jaipur Robotics, an AI-focused startup specializing in waste management solutions, has raised $800,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by a prominent Swiss investment fund, with participation from other investors. The funding will enable the company...