The IDHUS Institute is a think tank specialized in the study and application of new technologies for smart and sustainable urban development. We explore how data, technology, and AI-driven systems can enhance the functionality, efficiency, and inclusivity of contemporary cities. By combining multidisciplinary research, strategic foresight, and technological innovation, the IDHUS analyzes how urban environments evolve, adapt, and transform in response to the complex challenges of the 21st century. Our mission is to understand and shape the future of cities as intelligent ecosystems that foster human, social, economic, and environmental progress

Urban Demographics and Intelligent Mobility

We study population dynamics, migration, and mobility patterns using AI-driven data analysis to support inclusive planning and efficient urban management.

Artificial Intelligence and Smart Urban Systems

We study how to apply AI and digital technologies to optimize city operations, enhance public services, and improve citizens’ quality of life in connected, data-driven environments

Ecological Transition and Climate-Tech Resilience

We analyse how sustainable, low-carbon cities can through intelligent systems enable predictive environmental monitoring and climate adaptation strategies.

Social and Spatial Equity in the Digital Age

We study data-informed strategies to bridge social, gender, and spatial divides, ensuring equal access to urban opportunities in smart city ecosystems

Urban Economies and Future Work

We explore how AI and automation transform urban economies and labor markets, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable job creation

Urban Governance and Participatory Intelligence

We analyse models of ethical, transparent, and data-assisted governance that empower citizen participation and collaborative urban decision-making

Latest articles and publications

10 Dec 2025

Deep Learning for Public Transport Demand Forecasting

Public transportation is the backbone of urban life. Every day, millions of people depend on buses, trams, metros, and trains to move through the complex ar...

09 Dec 2025

Digital Twins for Smarter Cities: Simulating Urban Life Before It Happens

In the past, urban planning relied heavily on maps, models, and projections. Today, cities are embracing a more powerful tool, one that doesn’t just represe...

08 Dec 2025

Cognitive Urbanism: When Cities Learn from Their Inhabitants

Cities have always reflected human behavior, our needs, routines, and ambitions are written into their streets and skylines. But what if cities could do mor...

Smart Cities Cohesive Model (SCCM)

Our AI and blockchain-based model for developing and implementing solutions for transforming cities into Smart Cities

The SCCM is a cohesive framework of structures, service levels, applications, and systems for Smart Cities, which facilitates and guides the implementation of technologies and processes that lead to the transformation of our cities towards new urban models of livability, sustainability, urban design, and technological interconnection.

The SAHEL token facilitates connectivity, interoperability, and management of all systems, applications, and blockchain-based technologies used in developing and implementing different applications and services for Smart Cities. The token’s mission is to ensure proper functioning and to allow different systems within a Smart City to operate and be supervised by its central management and control mechanisms.

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Consulting services

Empowering Cities Through Artificial Intelligence

At the IDHUS Institute, we support companies, organisations, municipalities and local governments in leveraging artificial intelligence to design smarter, more sustainable, and people-centered cities. Our consulting services combine strategic vision, technological expertise, and ethical insight to help urban administrations improve decision-making, optimize public services, and accelerate digital transformation.

Turning Knowledge into Urban Intelligence

The IDHUS Institute develops and participates in research and innovation projects focused on applying artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to real urban challenges. Our goal is to transform data and knowledge into practical solutions that enhance sustainability, efficiency, and quality of life in cities.

Projects

Working alongside universities, public administrations, and technology partners, we co-create initiatives that address key areas such as smart mobility, energy management, climate resilience, and digital governance. Each project is designed to integrate technology with social and environmental responsibility.

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Deploying the power of technology to advance the development of Smart Cities