€1.6 million to solve urban challenges:
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Training for Estonian municipalities:
How to boost innovation in smaller communities

Online training III about support networks on funding opportunities in EU

New pilot project CitySense turns public vehicles into moving data collectors

Our ambition

We develop cities for people through actionable research and development in Finland and Estonia. We are driven by passion to enhance the quality of life in urban areas.

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Explore our novel smart solutions, pilot projects, academic papers, and team of researchers.

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and share your ideas

Take your smart city research to the next level by tapping into our dynamic network of over 100 researchers internationally. Find project partners to apply for project grants and use city streets as a living lab to make your research impactful.

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implement smart solutions

Improve your city and enhance the quality of life for your citizens by implementing smart solutions. Wish to discuss your challenges with us and find solutions together?

International
collaboration projects

FinEst Centre for Smart Cities is already collaborating with experts from Germany, Poland, Latvia, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Ukraine, and several other countries. Explore our international scope!

FinEst Twins project

FinEst Twins

We are developing cross-border, knowledge-sharing infrastructure through real-life pilot projects in Estonia and Finland.

MAPIT

We enhance digital innovation for SMEs and research entities by fostering partnerships into European R&I network.

FINEX

We support Cleantech deployment and regulatory development through partners' expertise.

FINEST SCALEUP

We are establishing a deep tech innovation ecosystem in the Baltic Sea Region.
data sharing

PLIADES

We aim to facilitate cross-domain data sharing by enabling users from diverse data spaces to exchange data safely.
energy management system

FLEdge

We are developing a hierarchical flexibility energy management system
connected cities

METACITIES

We connect a balanced mix of MetaCity and Smart City ecosystems
data spaces

European Data Space for Smart Communities (DS4SSCC-DEP)

We aim to build a territorial, place-based data space for smart communities.
Urban Air Mobility

CityAM

We develop and implement concepts for urban air mobility, landing sites, social acceptance and drone policy development.
Indoor Air Quality

EDIAQI

We tackle the emerging threats of indoor air pollution and promote living and working in healthy environments in Europe.

UrbanLIFEcircles

We introduce biodiversity management in urban areas for improved connectivity, ecosystem health for Tartu, Aarhus, Riga.
circular economy

TREASoURcE

We aim to initiate systemic change by developing systemic circular economy solutions in cities and regions.
Urban Learning Center

Urban Learning Center

We bring new learning and networking opportunities within the M4EG network providing an enabling learning ecosystem.
NetZeroCities

NetZeroCities

We pursue the ambition of the Mission Board for Climate Neutral and Smart Cities report, to achieve climate neutrality before 2050.
IRIS project

IRIS

We deploy autonomous detection of IoT and AI threats, enriched with privacy-aware intelligence sharing and collaboration.
CityScape

CitySCAPE

We aim to review the interplay between security controls and multimodal transport systems in the cities of Tallinn and Genova.
Cap4City

Cap4City

We transforming Latin America cities through knowledge and education

Smart city solutions piloted

FinEst Centre for Smart Cities has launched and finalized six pilot projects. They all complement each other and aim to ignite a culture of urban experimentation. Get to know them.

indoor climate_building energy use_building performance
DigiAudit

We optimize building's energy performance and indoor climate with real-time monitoring and analysis platform.
self driving bus as public transport
Future Mobility Ecosystem

We have developed a solution for public and demand-based transport system management.
energy storage_microgrids
Microgrids and Energy Storage

We enable the utilization of energy storage and control systems instead of relying solely on the power grid.

citizen well-being
Urban Planning Well-Being Score

We have developed a well-being score to objectively assess urban environments. The score is used as a tool for city planning.
urban vegetation
GreenTwins

We empower citizens to design urban green areas. For that, we have developed a variety of digital tools – including a plant library.
renovation platform
Renovation Strategy Tool

We help municipalities to generate, simulate and analyze renovation scenarios in order to make sensible investments.

Media

Los Angeles, California, USA
News
July 16, 2025
Meet Austin: Stanford sustainability leader by day, 3D time traveler by night
News
Pilot projects
June 17, 2025
CitySense turns public vehicles into moving data collectors
Environment
News
June 06, 2025
Evaluating Transferability of the Digital Marketplace: Estonian Perspective
News
Pilot projects
May 29, 2025
Six new pilots tackle real-world challenges in Helsinki
Events
News
April 28, 2025
Reigniting an Open, Bold & Collaborative European Digital Economy Amidst €200bn AI Ambitions
Events
News
April 28, 2025
Reigniting an Open, Bold & Collaborative European Digital Economy Amidst €200bn AI Ambitions
Data
Events
News
April 14, 2025
Seminar: Increasing Digitalisation Awareness and Readiness of Estonian Communities
Smart City Exchange Forum 2025
Events
Governance
Urban analytics & data
April 10, 2025
A smart city is a collaborative city
Urban Innovators Meetup by FinEst Centre
Events
News
May 21, 2024
Urban Innovators Meetup: Greater impact leads to higher returns
EU Regions Week workshop_urban regeneration
Events
News
September 05, 2023
EU Regions Week: Engaging communities for urban regeneration