NOVA Cidade: Urban Analytics Lab

The NOVA Cidade – Urban Analytics Lab is a NOVA IMS laboratory built on a network of people and organizations dedicated to studying and developing solutions for the creation of smart cities and territories, supported by data science and information management.

In collaboration with Municipalities, Academia, and Industry, the NOVA Cidade Urban Analytics Lab works to make cities and territories smarter, more sustainable, and more inclusive while also addressing the challenges of energy transition, decarbonization, and the climate emergency.

Mission

The NOVA Cidade – Urban Analytics Lab's mission is to be a facilitator of urban transformation, driving the progress of smart cities and territories by leveraging data science and collaboration among key stakeholders. By generating applied knowledge, the lab aims to improve urban planning efficiency and promote innovation in territorial management.

Objectives

Transform Urban Planning Through Data: Leverage data science and the city as a platform to promote more effective and efficient management of urban spaces.
Promote Civic Participation: Encourage greater collaboration and citizen engagement through information and communication technologies supported by advanced analytical capabilities.
Achieve Sustainable Urban Development: Generate economic, social, and environmental benefits by creating more balanced and resilient cities.

Projects

Dados 4 Oeiras: Implementation of an urban intelligence strategy to transform Oeiras into a smart city, promoting efficient and sustainable management.
Almada Circular and Smart 2030 Strategy: A project aimed at transforming Almada into a circular and sustainable city by 2030, accelerating the decarbonization process.
ACP Mobility 4.0: Update and expansion of the study on the impact of bike lanes on mobility, focusing on building a new paradigm for data-driven public policy.
Data at the Service of Lisbon: A partnership between the Lisbon City Council, ISEL, and NOVA IMS to implement a data platform and explore best practices in urban management.
City Catalyst – Catalyst for Sustainable Cities: Development of technological solutions to improve urban management, making cities smarter and more sustainable.
Climate Driven Technologies for Low Carbon Cities (C-TECH): Creation of a digital smart city platform to plan and reduce the carbon footprint in cities, focused on energy efficiency and urban management.
Bee2WasteCrypto: Development of an IT tool to optimize waste management and incentivize sustainable behaviors through blockchain and PAYT solutions.
Urban Co-creation Data Lab: A project aimed at supporting urban management in Lisbon with data analysis tools to improve mobility, waste management, and pollution control.
Sensing Campolide: Initiative that promotes environmental education and digital transformation in Campolide, using sensors and data science to reduce the ecological footprint.
Smarter Municipalities: Study and prototyping of an information management platform to improve intelligence in municipal management across three municipalities, testing smart management strategies.

Ongoing projects

Portugal Blue Digital Hub (PBDH)

The Portugal Blue Digital Hub (PBDH), led by Fórum Oceano, aims to drive the digital and environmental transformation of the Blue Economy. By leveraging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Big Data, it supports SMEs and public entities in digitalizing, decarbonizing, and creating circular business models. The PBDH fosters entrepreneurship, attracts foreign investment, and enhances digital skills. Comprising a consortium of 17 organizations and over 30 suppliers, it provides digital services and testing solutions through the “Bluetech Testing Network,” building an ecosystem that accelerates both digital and environmental transitions. This initiative is co-funded by the PRR - Recover Portugal and the European Union. Learn more at Portugal Blue Digital Hub.

Clients & Partners