Smart City Call

Aprašymas

General objective: The main purpose of this call is to address the need for Poland’s transition toward a more innovation-driven economy able to face key urban challenges such as sustainability, mobility and citizen engagement through various Smart City initiatives. These initiatives are particularly important in helping cities manage complex issues, including efficient management of city data, crucial for anticipating and responding to potential crises. Common values and principles: Project Promoters, Partners and projects shall respect the values and principles governing the implementation of the Norwegian Financial Mechanism, as referred to in Article 1.3.1 of the Regulation, i.e. human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and the respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Applicants shall describe how gender equality considerations are integrated into the project. Supporting Smart City 4.0 solutions in Polish cities: This call aims to identify and support initiatives implementing the Smart City 4.0 concept in Polish cities - an urban development model that uses modern information and communication technologies, engages residents in decision-making, and contributes to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (at least Goal 11). It also seeks to strengthen local government competences in developing and managing smart cities while addressing cities’ current challenges. Thematic scope of projects: Project Promoter