Projects

[Not Active] Smart City Forum of the CEE Region

Report:
Year registered: 2018
Type:
Digital
Status:Registered
3SI countries proposing the project:

Hungary

Participating 3SI countries:

Czechia, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia

Partner countries:

Serbia

* not part of the 3Seas Initiative
Main objectives:

Smart City initiatives of the EU are intended to accelerate investment and the rate of innovation in European cities with the aim of achieving social, economic and environmental objectives. Therefore, the development of smart cities is one of the flagship components of Horizon 2020, dedicated to generating excellent science, creating industrial leadership and tackling social challenges throughout Europe.

Short description:

To support the development of cities in the CEE region, the Municipality of Budapest and the Smartpolis Research Center at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics announce their intent to establish the Smart City Forum of Central and Eastern Europe.

Objectives of the Smart City Forum of Central and Eastern Europe are:

To facilitate and develop a genuine and mutually beneficial co-operation in Central and Eastern Europe;

To provide a forum for sharing the knowledge and good practices produced by the members of the Forum as well as by cities involved in the members´ activities;

To promote and implement smart city solutions;

To foster exchange and collaboration between the academic community, municipal entities, and companies;

To promote research, development and innovation in the field of smart cities in the Central and Eastern European region;

To participate in the activities of the European Innovation Partnership “Smart Cities and Communities” (EIP SCC

Calendar of implementation:
To be determined
    Budget:

    There is no membership fee or any other financial obligation envisaged for the members of the Forum. All costs related to organizing the events could be covered by the host country or from 3SI funds.

    Financing sources:
    To be determined