European Data Space for Smart
Communities
Announcement of the call for pilots
Clara Pezuela, Anna Beyer & Chandra Challagonda
FIWARE Foundation
12.03.2024

What is the European Data Space for Smart Communities?
• The overarching aim is:• To create a large-scale cross-sectorial data space for smart
communities in the EU…
• … and to advance its implementation to support policy
priorities of cities and communities within the EU…
• … by validating the governance and technical blueprintdeveloped by the preparatory action• From Preparatory Action towards Deployment• Both actions co-funded by the Digital Europe Programme

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The surrounding EU Ecosystem• We are part of the EU Data Spaces “family” and work closely with the Data Spaces Support Centre
especially on cross-sectorial aspects such as minimal interoperability• On a practical level, the action, ensures

integration with the broader ecosystem ofEU data spaces through links to otheractions such as:• The EU Digital Infrastructure Consortium(EDIC)• Local Digital Twins• The AI and Robotics Testing andExperimentation Facility (TEF) CitCom.ai

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Blueprint Evolution and Data Space Provisioning• Relying on the provided blueprint by the Preparatory Action...
• We seek to validate, in practice, an EU-wide cross-sectorial data space• We are in the search for 10-12 pilots to implement real use cases• Cross sectorial from at least 2 member states• 3 rounds of calls during 2024
• Feedback from pilots to validate and evolve the blueprint

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The Data Space Blueprint

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Co-Creation

DS4SSCC Stakeholder Forum

Data Space Blueprint (outputof DS4SSCC preparatory action)

October,
2022

Evolved Data Space Blueprint

October,
2023

October,2026

How to Apply to theThe DS4SSCC Stakeholder Forum

ELIGIBILITY

Open to those interested in the development of data space forsmart communities

APPLICATION

ds4sscc@oascities.org (/ soon to be published application
form on the website www.ds4sscc.eu)

INFORMATION

Provide your name, name of organisation, type oforganisation, your location (country)

All information is handled in accordance with current GDPR regulations. The information provided will be used by and accessible to the DS4SSCC-DEP consortium. To remove your information e-mail ds4sscc@oascities.org.

Call for Pilots Announcement
How to apply?

WHY APPLY
These pilots will deploy and validate the governance and technical blueprint
established by the cross-sectorial data space preparatory action (DS4SSCC).
Through the piloting, you can expect to:

Be recognized as
Receive support andBe placed in a Enter into an expansive
network of European
leading examples of guidance in aligning with
forefront ofinnovative smart communities, experts, sustainable and smart the DS4SSCC blueprint
and policymakers;
urban development;
and integrating withcommunity
broader European data
development inecosystems;
Europe;Directly contribute to
the shaping ofEurope's green anddigital future.

WHO CAN INNOVATE WITH US
The pilot call is specifically designed for local public administrations in the EU andbusinesses working with them.
Eligible consortia: cross-sectorial & cross-border•At least two communities from different member states. Each pilot site must include one
local public administration, committed to contributing to the pilot budget and providing a
Letter of Commitment.

•A high level of technological maturity (e.g. LORDIMAS stages “Digitally Optimized” or“Digitally Native”) is a must for all participating entities, including public local administrations.

Prior engagement with DS4SSCC, Living-in.EU, or other activities is not a prerequisite.

WHAT WE OFFER
Dataspace and related tools hosted
Support forOnboarding
Technical support in all the stages of Pilot
Blueprint available with proven, standards based reference technologies &building blocks
Ecosystem and innovation partners
Access to experts, who has experience with the real-world implementations

ALL THAT YOU NEED TO DO IS TO CONNECT YOUR
PLATFORM TO DATASPACESCOPE OF THE PILOTS (THEMES)
While we don’t limit you to specific themes, we challenge you to intertwine at least twothemes in your proposal.
Get inspired by our DS4SSCC data space blueprint and dive into our rich collection oftheme examples and supplementary materials from the preparatory action:
https://inventory.ds4sscc.eu/
Use the Data Cooperation Canvas (recommended) to illustrate both existing andpotential data collaborations for your pilots. This tool will help you visualize and plan
your project effectively: https://www.datacooperationcanvas.eu/.

CO-FUNDING MODEL
Total EU
contribution
Total 15 million
euros

10-12 pilots

Requirementsfor Applicants
Bear at least
50% of the totalpilot cost

Estimated total
budget per pilot
2-3 million euros

1-1.5 million euros
per pilot
Eligible funding: Co-financing has
to be dedicated cost as indicateddirectly in the budget for the pilot
and has to be auditable. This has tobe documented following normal
accounting practices.

APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE
Three application rounds:• 1st submission round:

11th March–10th May 2024
(2 months)• 2nd submission round:
mid-June–mid-Sept 2024
(3 months)• 3rd submission round:
Oct–Nov 2024
(2 months)

HOW TO GET INVOLVED••

Join Stakeholder Forum meetings
Stay informed and read more about the call for pilots through the project’s
official communication channels

MEETINGDATE

ACTIVITIESDS4SSCC Stakeholder Forum: Open Call

24th JAN 2024

Overview about theOpen Call, Q&A(available here)

DS4SSCC Stakeholder Forum: Pilot Support

21st FEB 2024

Workshop (register here)

DS4SSCC Stakeholder Forum: Impact Assessment

20th MARCH 2024

WorkshopWebsite••••••

Project information
News, events, Press
releases & Publications
Open Calls
PilotsStakeholder Forum
Contact information &Newsletter

Impact, Ethics, Growth Strategy & Sustainability
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Social Media••••••

Project News & Updates
Open Call announcement& updates
Pilot updates
Events announcements
Stakeholder ForumUpdates
Project collaborations

Youtube•••Stakeholder Forummeetings
Online Workshops
Stakeholder Engagement@DS4SSCC

Thanks!
Come on board
clara.pezuela@fiware.org, anna.beyer@fiware.org,
chandra.challagonda@fiware.org