Powering the development and transformation of cities around the world

Empowering Cities Through Technology

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

Projects

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.

Turning Knowledge into Urban Intelligence

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.

Analysing the development and transformation of cities around the world

A Green Environment as the Structural Foundation of Sustainable Urban Development in Dong Nai
12 Apr 2026
A Green Environment as the Structural Foundation of Sustainable Urban Development in Dong Nai
The transition toward sustainable cities is no longer understood merely as an urban planning aspiration or an environmental policy objective, but rather as a structural transformation in which eco...
Building the Strategic Vision for a Smart City Transformation
11 Apr 2026
Building the Strategic Vision for a Smart City Transformation
The transformation of a city into a Smart City never truly begins with the installation of sensors, the procurement of data platforms, or the deployment of artificial intelligence systems, however...
Citizen Data and Privacy in the AI City: Building Trust through Transparency
11 Apr 2026
Citizen Data and Privacy in the AI City: Building Trust through Transparency
Data is the currency of the smart city. Every sensor, mobile device, and connected service generates information that helps urban systems become more efficient, sustainable, and responsive. Traffic ...
AI-Enabled Emergency Response: Real-Time Urban Crisis Detection and the Evolution of Smart Cities
19 Jan 2026
AI-Enabled Emergency Response: Real-Time Urban Crisis Detection and the Evolution of Smart Cities
In contemporary urban environments, where population density, infrastructure complexity, and interdependence of services continue to increase, the ability to detect and respond to emergencies in r...
Environmental Monitoring and Urban Transformation: Artificial Intelligence at the Core of Smart Cities
12 Jan 2026
Environmental Monitoring and Urban Transformation: Artificial Intelligence at the Core of Smart Cities
Urban environments, as complex socio-technical systems, are undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by the convergence of data, connectivity, and artificial intelligence (AI). These interco...
Connected Vehicles and Smart Infrastructure: Building Cooperative Mobility Networks for Smart Cities
09 Jan 2026
Connected Vehicles and Smart Infrastructure: Building Cooperative Mobility Networks for Smart Cities
The next phase of urban mobility is defined less by the performance of individual vehicles and more by the computational integration of vehicles, infrastructure, and public systems into a coordina...
Technical Research and Development

Smart Cities Cohesive Model (SCCM)

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.
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