CEKOM – Competence Center for Smart Cities is funded under the Operational Programme Competitiveness and Cohesion. Competence centers are part of the innovation infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia and one of the instruments for strengthening the innovation value chain and encouraging the innovation of the business sector and its connection with scientific research institutions. Their main task is to encourage effective cooperation between the private, public and scientific-research sectors in order to strengthen the innovation potential of the economy and to harmonize research and development of strategic plans with the needs of the economy. During the 3 years of the project, through 6 development projects (Smart City Surinmo, Smart City Modesty, Smart City Living, Smart City Energy, Smart City Trans, Smart City 4D), it is planned to implement 36 innovative technological solutions that should facilitate everyday life in urban surroundings. Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management is actively participating in the Smart City Living project, aimed at developing innovative movement management systems in the city.

Project start date: 01.03.2020.

Project duration: 36 months

Project manager: Nataša Kovačić (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Project partners: Smart RI d.o.o. (leading partner), University of Rijeka, Ericsson Nikola Tesla d.d., Hrvatski Telekom d.d., Combis d.o.o., Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar, 3tCable d.o.o., Alarm Automatika d.o.o., Elektrokovina d.o.o., Energo d.o.o., Exevio d.o.o., IOLAP Inc., KD Vodovod i kanalizacija d.o.o., Kreativni odjel d.o.o., Faculty of Maritime Studies in Rijeka, Rijeka promet d.d., Apsolon d.o.o., Smart Sense d.o.o. and SmartIS d.o.o.

Total eligible budget: 149.631.384,15 HRK

ERDF funding: 95.357.525,75 HRK