Local Digital Twins for Smart Communities
LDT4SSC — short for Local Digital Twins for Smart Sustainable Cities — helps cities meet these challenges by sharing powerful digital tools called Local Digital Twins. Think of them as digital copies of real places. They use data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help local governments make smarter, faster decisions — for example, predicting traffic, planning green spaces or improving waste collection.
Our Work
Across Europe, cities and communities face similar challenges: how to use energy more efficiently, reduce pollution, improve public services and adapt to climate change.
Linking digital twins across Europe
We connect the tools cities already use — like traffic monitors, energy trackers or environmental sensors — into a shared European network. This makes it easier to collaborate, reuse solutions and give smaller communities access to cutting-edge technology.
Testing smart solutions in the real world
Through pilot projects, we support local teams to develop and test AI-driven services. These real-life pilots improve everyday life by making public services faster, decision-making smarter and cities more sustainable.
Expanding Europe's toolbox with AI innovation
We are enriching the EU's Local Digital Twin Toolbox with new AI-powered tools — from prediction models to self-organising systems — so cities can respond to challenges more quickly and effectively.
Impact for Europe
Europe's digital transformation is often slowed down by high costs, complex rules and scattered expertise. LDT4SSC helps break down these barriers by:
Bringing cities together to share solutions
Supporting open, ethical, people-centred technology
Creating fair digital markets with open standards
Working with the European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (EDIC) to build strong, connected systems across borders
Funded by the Digital Europe Programme
This project directly supports the EU's vision of a digital, green and inclusive society.
Key Milestones
Our Partners
LDT4SSC brings together a diverse and experienced group of partners from across Europe. The consortium includes public research institutes, universities, non-profits, local authorities and open-source technology providers, all working together to advance interoperable Local Digital Twins and AI-driven services across Europe. This collaboration is made possible with the support of the European Union as the funding authority, ensuring alignment with broader EU digital and innovation priorities.
Learn more, ask questions or join a consortium
Reach out to the team, find partners via the matchmaking platform, or subscribe for updates on upcoming open calls.
Apply for Funding
LDT4SSC is running three rounds of open calls, offering up to €1 million per consortium to fund real-world Local Digital Twin pilot projects across Europe.
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