THE CHALLENGE
We are looking for startups and scaleups that want to collaborate with the cities of Delft, Mechelen and Bruges together with SCIFI. Interesting technology directions include analytic and insights tools, predictive methods and traffic flow mapping. We are looking for solutions in the following application areas:
SUSTAINABLE COMMUTING IN MECHELEN
Increase the quality and safety of commuting through industrial zones by walking and biking, using traffic flow mapping and analytical insights
FACILITATE HOUSING TRANSITION WITH DELFT
Provide tools which help to inform people of the housing stock and diversify neighbourhoods through continuous insights of the housing market.
IMPROVE MOBILITY WITH MECHELEN
Simplify mobility by making it affordable, e-inclusive and easy for elderly and mobility restricted people to use through MaaS, shared mobility systems and travel planning tools.
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT WITH BRUGES
Nudge people traveling up to 7km to use sustainable methods of traveling like biking or public transportation.
IMPROVE BICYCLE FLOW IN THE CITY WITH DELFT
Provide real time-info, predictive and measurement tools to improve the biking experience of people as well as traffic management.
OPTIMISE COLLECTION OPERATIONS IN BRUGES
Find a solution to optimize the circulation of urban logistics vehicles, using traffic flow mapping and city planning.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Up to €10,000 to pilot your solution
Additional funding available for hardware, equipment and technology
Possibility of a full scale implementation of successful pilots
Available datasets such as demographics, weather datasets, pricing policy, etc.
Six-month customized online program to facilitate the pilot collaboration powered by Faubourg Numerique, Agoria and Cambridge Cleantech
Promotion of your solution through SCIFI’s network and events
Support from the city's network
Access to training and advice by SCIFI experts
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
You should be:
Registered as a legal entity in an EU member state
WANT MORE INFORMATION
Watch this webinar with SCIFI to understand more about how you can help solve some of the pressing challenges these cities face.
TIMELINE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for the applications is October 1st at midnight (UTC+2).
ANNOUNCEMENT SHORTLISTED STARTUPS
The startups which are shortlisted will be announced.
INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE CALLS
SCIFI will have an online conference call which each of the shortlisted startups.
ANNOUNCEMENT SELECTED STARTUPS
The announcement of selected startups to join SCIFI, and the selected city, will be done by early November.
PILOT PHASE
The selected startups will pilot their innovation with the selected city.
LONG TERM COLLABORATION
After completing the pilot, the startups will have the possibilities for long term collaboration with the city and with SCIFI.