Smart City Berlin

SMART CITIES THRIVE ON CONNECTIONS

Smart projects can be only developed and flourish if the urban society gets involved and cooperates. Here, we would like to show the ways in which all actors in Berlin can become engaged. From links to projects and initiatives to funding opportunities - here you will find the key references and information.

Projects, initiatives and links to help you get involved

The development of Berlin towards a sustainable, community-oriented, cooperative and resilient city can only success together! For this, we need the knowledge and commitment of civil society.

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IMPLEMENT SMART PROJECTS & LINK COMPETENCIES

Companies and institutions work together to develop new ideas, projects, products and services for the city of the future.

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NEW TRENDS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

Science and research provide new impulses for the Smart City Berlin. They identify future trends as well as innovations that can provide solutions for the challenges we face.

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News

04.05.2026

City Challenge Berlin 2026 – apply by 24 May!

It’s that time again. The City Challenge Berlin is entering its second round: following last year’s successful launch, Berlin has now relaunched the competition. We are looking for specific solutions to two current challenges facing Berlin’s public administration: ‘intelligent voice assistance’ and ‘smart roadworks information’.

Luftraum Stadt: Neue Perspektiven für urbane Drohnenlogistik in Berlin

Im Reallabor U-Space wird untersucht, welche Rolle und unter welchen Voraussetzung Drohnen im Berliner Alltag eine Rolle spielen. In den Symposien diskutieren Vertreter:innen aus Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Poilitik und Stadtgesellschaft die Möglichkeiten neuer Geschäftsmodelle sowie Fragen zu Stadtentwicklung, Akzeptanz und Regulierung.

2026 Open Source Competition Launched

This year’s Open Source Competition is all about “Modern Administration. Innovation. Digital Sovereignty.” Government agencies at all levels, as well as public companies and institutions, are invited to submit projects that reflect this theme. The competition is organized by the Open Source Business Alliance (OSBA). The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2026.

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