Towards networked Local Digital Twins in the EU

This grant aims to support cities and communities across the European Union by fostering the development and integration of Local Digital Twins (LDTs). This initiative focuses on creating a cohesive EU ecosystem of LDTs, promoting the uptake of local platforms and digital twins compatible with the EU data cloud infrastructure, and developing new AI-based services to enhance decision-making, sustainability, and citizen interaction.

Type of Project to Develop

• Connecting existing LDTs at the EU level.
• Launching new pilot LDT services based on common needs.
• Adding new complex AI-based tools to the LDT toolbox.

Eligibility Criteria

• Cities and communities within the EU.
• Existing local data platforms or LDTs seeking expansion.
• Organizations capable of developing and deploying AI-based services for smart communities.

Eligible Expenses

• Costs for integrating and interconnecting existing LDTs.
• Costs for development and testing of new LDT services.
• Costs for creation and implementation of AI-based tools for the LDT toolbox.

Examples of Eligible Projects

• A city connecting its local data platform to the EU LDT ecosystem to improve interoperability and data sharing.
• A community developing a new LDT service that uses open and interoperable data sets to enhance urban planning and citizen engagement.
• An organization creating advanced AI-based predictive models to optimize traffic management and reduce pollution in urban areas.