From an idea to a viable smart city project

The Smart Cities Marketplace (SCM) is an initiative supported by the European Commission that brings together different stakeholders involved in the Smart City field. By creating a hub for Smart City networks, platforms, initiatives and other stakeholders, it aims to support the transition to more sustainable and resilient cities, reaching the European energy and climate targets, and improving citizen’s quality of life. The 7500 members of the SCM can explore the knowledge, use cases and best practices available on the website to get inspiration and develop smart solution ideas for their cities. Matchmaking activities under the SCM further help shape those ideas into bankable projects and bring potential investors in to discuss financing of the projects and ultimately close a deal. As part of the Secretariat for the SCM, we provide support to the Action Clusters of the SCM community and help valorise their input in the Matchmaking.