The European Citiverses
Uniting for Inclusiveness project
A collaborative innovation project co-funded by the EU, bringing together 12 partners from across Europe.
Our partners
The European Citiverses Uniting for Inclusiveness project is built with a cross-industrial team throughout Europe. Together we are building a new digital layer in urban life, connecting people, places, and services through AI-enhanced digital twins.
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Associated Partners
Third Party Partner
Project Owner
Technical Coordinator
FAQ
How long is the project going on for?
The project is running for 30 months from October 2024 to March 2027, with ongoing testing, learning, and knowledge transfer throughout the process.
Who are the project beneficiaries?
European Citiverses Uniting for Inclusiveness is an innovation project co-funded by the EU, bringing together 12 partners from across Europe. Read more about the partners and watch the film from the project kick off here >
Where is the project being piloted?
The pilot city is Gothenburg, Sweden, and its highly developed digital twin – Virtual Gothenburg.
What is a digital twin?
A digital twin is a replica of the physical city. Think of it as a digital version of a real city – streets, buildings, trees, infrastructure – all mapped in detail and enriched with data.
What makes the digital twin useful?
A digital twin doesn’t just look like the city – it thinks like the city. It stores and describes information about the city's physical objects and features. It could also be connected to real-time data from sensors and other sources, reflecting what’s happening in the physical environment. This makes it a powerful tool for simulating and planning.
What is the Citiverse?
The Citiverse is more than a digital twin – it’s a new way for cities to engage their citizens through immersive, interactive technology. By combining real-time urban data with XR and AI, the Citiverse allows people to experience future scenarios, understand complex challenges, and participate directly in testing ideas and making better choices. It helps ensure the city becomes more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable for everyone.
Which projects are part of the Citiverse initiative in Europe?
What is universal design?
Universal design means designing products, services and places to be usable by everyone – no matter differences in age or ability. By integrating universal design into the digital twin, the project explores the possibility for everyone to navigate and interact with the urban environment on equal terms.
How is this project different from other smart city initiatives?
This project focuses specifically on inclusiveness – not just tech. It places strong emphasis into finding the needs in diverse communities to strengthen the European digital transformation in cities that leaves no one behind.
How can I follow the project?
You can stay updated via the project's social media channels or newsletter:
How can I get in touch with the team behind the project?
All contact details are available on the Home page. Feel free to reach out with questions, feedback, or ideas.
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