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

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 ...
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 t...
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 art...
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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New technologies for urban development

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...

Artificial Intelligence and Municipal Governance: Enhancing the Role of Mayors in the Smart City Era

As cities around the world confront mounting challenges in urban planning, mobility, sustainability, and public...