Smart Dublin, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland, is launching 5 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) competitions worth €900k at the dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown’s smart library.
The challenges will seek smart, low cost solutions for the following:
Dublin City Council (as part of its ‘Smart Docklands’ initiative) and Google Ireland would like to welcome the Harvard TECH Smart City Accelerator and its partners to Dublin from the 12-14th Feb, 2018.
The 2 day workshop will focus on the development of ‘smart districts’ using Dublin’s Docklands district as a case study bringing together the best minds from over 20 international cities to share best practices.
To celebrate this gathering we will host a reception in Google, Barrow Street, Dublin 4 Monday 12th February at 18:30. It will be an opportunity to network with leading tech companies, entrepreneurs, research centres, city representatives and global smart city leaders and experts. There will also be a showcase of smart city pilots and innovations being deployed across Dublin’s docklands.
Places are expected to fill quickly, and there are a limited number of tickets available, it is advised to reserve your place now.
Velo-city 2019 will be held in the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) located on the River Liffey and positioned at the convergence of several key coastal, river and canal cycle routes. The historic, cultural and social amenities of the city centre are within ten minutes walking distance and even closer by bike! There are a number of different cycle routes nearby, where delegates can experience scenic routes which run along the coast of Dublin Bay or head inland along the city’s canals.
Seeking the most innovative and market ready smart cycle tech solutions to shape the future of cycling in cities.
There is serious ambition to scale up cycling in cities across the world. It will require major investment in cycling infrastructure, increased promotion of cycling as an option, radical policy decision making, and a step change in attitudes to cycling in cities. We also believe there are a number of short term improvements possible through the application of smart, low cost innovative and scalable technologies.
In line with our push towards healthier, more liveable cities we are seeking technology and data driven proposals that address the following areas:
The first driverless shuttle in Ireland will make its debut in Dublin’s Docklands on September 21st and 22nd. The special event organised by Dublin City Council as part of its ‘Smart Docklands’ project and in partnership with the Civic Group will bring a glimpse of the future of smart and sustainable transport to Dublin.
What does the shuttle look like?
The Easymile EZ10 shuttle is a driverless electric vehicle that can carry up to 15 passengers. It has an in-built access ramp for mobility-challenged passengers and doesn’t need any additional road infrastructure in order to operate. The EZ10 is currently in daily operation at locations in the US, Holland, China and Estonia and is expanding globally.
Why is the shuttle coming to Ireland?
European Mobility Week is taking place in 41 countries across Europe between the 16th and the 22nd September 2018. The focus is on the shift to more sustainable and green transport options for getting from A to B. As part of the week, Dublin City Council and its partners are hosting the Future Mobility Showcase and the EZ10 is being brought to Ireland to show its citizens what the future of mobility looks like.
Where will the shuttle be running?
The driverless shuttle will be running along a specially designated route between the Dublin Convention Centre and the 3Arena on North Wall Quay.
How can the public get involved?
This will be the first opportunity to see a driverless shuttle in Ireland. Come down, take a look and get a photo! From Monday 17th September, there will also be a limited number of tickets available to take a ride on the shuttle.
What else is happening?
There will be family-friendly activities, including stilt-walkers and face-painting, along the route. There will also be a showcase of future transport options, including Bikeep, Bleeperbike, ebikes Ireland, GoCar, Gyrowheel and UPS cargo bikes.
