The Scalable Cities Expert Group is a networking and co-working community of experienced and motivated smart city experts ready to provide technical advice and support to the Scalable Cities and the European Commission.
Open calls
Scalable Cities Secretariat has launched a new call seeking experts with a profound expertise on three distinct topics:
- Replicating e-mobility solutions: The study aims to analyze e-mobility solutions implemented across Europe and provide insights on how these initiatives can be effectively replicated in other cities. This includes an examination of the key factors that facilitate and hinder the upscaling of e-mobility solutions.
- Tackling barriers to citizen engagement: This study aims to analyse the main barriers and challenges to citizen engagement in smart city projects and how they can be addressed through an array of digital and non-digital tools.
- Urban Data Platforms: Deploying ICT solutions in local government: This study aims to explore the challenges and opportunities encountered with the implementation, maintenance, and upscaling of open data platform solutions.
More information on the eligibility criteria and the scope of the work can be found in the Terms of Reference documents below.
Please apply here for the call for experts!
Deadline for submitting your applications is October 16th, 2024 at 00:00.
How does it work?
Experts are identified through open calls to support the following types of activities:
- Participate in Task Groups: Experts participate in and contribute to the work of the Task Groups established by the Scalable Cities to work on specific smart city-related themes.
- Provide ad-hoc technical expertise: Experts are contracted on short notice to provide expertise in specific areas (such as replication, dissemination activities, topic report on new trends and technologies).
Who can apply?
As smart city projects are complex and multifaceted, the experts can come from a wide range of different organizations and fields, such as:
- City administrations
- Consultancies (energy, mobility, participation, urban planning, etc.)
- Industry, business associations and technology agencies
- Universities and research institutes
- Professional / city networks
- Real estate development/ housing companies
- Finance and investment
We seek in particular individuals who have:
- Proven, long-standing experience in fields related to smart cities;
- A senior role in one of the Scalable Cities or other relevant smart city projects;
- Experience in the design and implementation of smart city related initiatives.
Application procedure
The Scalable Cities Expert Group members are selected in a two-stage procedure:
- Stage 1: Interested experts register to join the Scalable Cities Expert Group database.
- Stage 2: Once part of the database, members receive notifications about upcoming calls for experts on specific topics and assignments.
Disclaimer: Registration does not automatically mean that you will be contracted for task assignments.
Timeline
The open call for expression of interest in the Scalable Cities Expert Group will remain open for the entire duration of the Scalable Cities assistance period (2021 – 2025).
Specific calls for experts will be published on this page.
Contact
For any questions on Scalable Cities, please contact the Scalable Cities Secretariat via helpdesk.