DIN supports research projects by, among other things, analysing existing standards relevant to the project and transferring the project results to standardisation. DIN is currently active in the following three European projects in the field of (smart) cities. We are happy to receive enquiries about participation in further projects.

U_CAN enables a practical bottom-up approach with Ukrainian cities on their way to climate neutrality. Further information on U_CAN

The European research project PROBONO aims to demonstrate how technological and social innovations can be implemented in order to realise sustainable, CO2-neutral and environmentally friendly buildings and districts, so-called Green Buildings and Neighbourhoods (GBN). Further information on PROBONO

Completed Smart City Research Projects

ARCH will develop a standardized disaster risk management framework for assessing and improving the resilience of historic areas to climate change-related and other hazards. 

More information about the project.

IMPULSE focuses on a multi-dimensional and user-centric analysis of the impact of blockchain and artificial intelligence on electronic identities (eID) to improve digital public services.

More information about the project.

Already finished:

How exactly can we successfully implement 21^st century technology into 18^th-century infrastructure that has continually grown?

More information about the project.