Applications for Call Digital Call for Smart Territories Call close with strong participation

TheDigitalTwins4SmartTerritories (DT4ST) Call : Digital Twins for Smart Territories, promoted under a Protocol between the Agency for Administrative Modernization (AMA) and the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), received a total of 57 applications, which highlights the interest of the scientific and technological ecosystem in the digitization of territories in Portugal.

Digital twins are technological tools that replicate real-world processes or phenomena, enabling simulations and optimization of government decision-making. It was proposed that each proposal should demonstrate its benefits to the end user, ensuring its effective application.

With the aim of selecting consortia led by entities from the National Scientific and Technological System (SCTN), the high level of participation in Call the strong involvement of these entities and their partners in developing innovative solutions for the territories. The digital twins to be developed are intended to be available in open formats, ensuring their reuse without additional costs for interested entities.

The applications submitted cover nine priority thematic areas for the National Strategy for Smart Territories (ENTI). The areas with the highest number of applications submitted were Climate Resilience and Health, with nine applications each, followed by Civil Protection and Water, with eight applications. Tourism recorded six proposals, while Agriculture, Decarbonization, and Mobility received five each. The theme with the fewest submissions was Energy, with two applications.

The funding available for this program is around €8.6 million, as part of the “Smart Territories – AMA” investment in the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). For each selected project, the maximum funding is €1.5 million.

The next phase consists of evaluating the applications, conducted by a panel of independent experts. The selection process will be based on the scientific and innovative quality of the proposals, the scientific merit of the research teams, and the feasibility of the work plans presented.

With this initiative, ENTI reinforces its commitment to innovation and the digital transition of territories, promoting technological solutions that can respond to the challenges of public management and sustainable development.