European Citiverses Uniting for Inclusiveness (CU)
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Göteborgs kommun - Göteborgs Stad Intraservice |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 15 724 908 |
| Project duration | October 2024 - March 2027 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Regeringsuppdrag Digital conversion |
Purpose and goal
The European Citiverses Uniting for Inclusiveness project (CU) represents a transformative step in digital innovation. Through user-centred, universal design, an accessible, AI-enhanced local digital twin is developed for the broad diversity of citizens and visitors – regardless of age or background. The project sets a benchmark for smart, sustainable urban development with the ambition to deliver a scalable, replicable model aligned with the EU’s vision of open digital infrastructure.
Expected effects and result
1. Deliver a universally designed Local Digital Twin prototype tested by diverse users. 2. AI-enhanced technical development and service integration. Deploy AI-assisted digital twin with accessible interface, compatible with MIMs Plus standards. 3. Strategic communication for project replication and outreach, through stakeholder engagement and targeted outreach to +10,000 stakeholders. 4. Development of a sustainable and scalable business model.
Planned approach and implementation
This Digital Europe project is built around six interconnected work packages. The City of Gothenburg is Project Owner, with Lindholmen Science Park leading coordination. This initiative represents a pioneering investment in the development of the citiverse — a new digital layer of urban life that connects people, places and services through AI-enhanced digital twins. Fully aligned with the EU AI strategy, while actively contributing to the creation of a shared European digital infrastructure.