Powering the Smart Cities of Tomorrow
Bridging the digital connectivity gap in urban Europe with advanced 5G, Multi-access Edge Computing, and Edge AI infrastructure.
A Blueprint for Smart Urban Development
The Urban Challenge
Across Europe, cities face mounting pressure to become greener, safer, and more resilient – while remaining hubs of innovation and economic opportunity. From managing urban mobility and reducing emissions to improving public services through data, the digital transformation of urban spaces is no longer a vision for the future – it's a necessity.
European Investment
The European Union is investing in this transformation through strategic funding in 5G, edge computing and Smart City technologies. The goal? To foster digital sovereignty, strengthen Europe's innovation capacity, and build sustainable, people-centric urban environments across the continent.
The SmartSpires Response
SmartSpires is a direct response to this ambition. Deployed at the heart of Luxembourg's Belval Innovation Campus, the project is building a next-generation digital infrastructure powered by edge AI and densified 5G. Belval becomes both a testbed and a living lab where innovation meets real-world application – allowing researchers, public authorities, and industry to co-create smart urban solutions that are scalable, secure, and sustainable.
Practical Applications
With four use cases focused on mobility, crowd analytics, and waste management, SmartSpires demonstrates how cities can harness advanced connectivity to improve quality of life and public services. Central to this effort is the use of 5SKYE's IntelliTowers, which provide fast, low-latency network access to support time-sensitive, high-volume data applications.
Luxembourg's Role
Luxembourg plays a pivotal role in this project – not just as host, but as a committed driver of digital innovation. SmartSpires aligns closely with the country's national strategy for data-driven innovation, smart mobility, and next-generation connectivity. With Belval as a flagship site for experimentation, the project reinforces Luxembourg's position as a key enabler of Europe's smart city ambitions, offering a scalable model for future-ready urban development.
More than a project, SmartSpires is a blueprint. It offers a replicable model for how European cities can collaborate, innovate and lead – turning policy ambitions into tangible outcomes for their citizens.
Transforming Urban Connectivity
SmartSpires addresses persistent challenges in unlocking high-performance digital connectivity within urban environments. By enabling the practical deployment and integration of advanced digital technologies, the project unlocks the full potential of smart city applications – including IoT, sustainable mobility, and next-generation public safety systems.
Belval Campus Initiative
Set within the transitioning Belval Campus in Luxembourg, SmartSpires leverages the untapped potential of 5G, Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC), and Edge AI.
Digital Transformation
The project contributes to digital transformation goals by fostering sustainable urban development and improving public safety.
Densified 5G Network
The project is designing, deploying, and maintaining a densified 5G Smart City network with Edge AI infrastructure that supports real-time, data-intensive applications.
GDPR Compliance
The SmartSpires towers are fully designed to comply with the GDPR, prioritizing data minimization, local processing, and user privacy with strict data governance frameworks.
Smart City Use Cases
The project implements four key use cases that demonstrate the capabilities of the advanced edge computing infrastructure.
New Mobility Solutions
Enhancing public transportation and traffic management with 5G connectivity and edge computing.
Crowd Analytics
Improving public safety and urban planning through real-time data analysis of people and traffic flow.
Waste Management
Optimising waste collection and recycling processes using IoT sensors and edge computing.
Living Lab
An experimentation platform for testing and scaling new 5G Smart City solutions and services.
Transforming Urban Environments
SmartSpires is set to make a significant impact on urban mobility, sustainability, and public safety.
Future-Proof 5G Smart City Infrastructure
SmartSpires is building a next-generation 5G and Edge AI infrastructure in Belval, designed to support the evolving needs of Smart Cities. This high-performance network will serve as a foundation for future digital services that require ultra-reliable, low-latency connectivity.
Real-World Innovation in a Living Lab
The project transforms Belval into a living lab – an open, collaborative environment where new technologies can be tested, validated, and demonstrated. This creates a bridge between research, industry, and public services to accelerate innovation and adoption of Smart City solutions.
Smarter Urban Mobility
SmartSpires will enable innovative mobility services powered by 5G and Edge computing. These technologies can support more efficient, automated, and data-driven transportation systems – improving urban flow and reducing environmental impact.
Real-Time Urban Intelligence
Through advanced sensing and analytics, the infrastructure will support use cases that improve awareness of activity in urban spaces. This opens the door to smarter city management – from enhancing public safety to optimizing resource allocation.
Sustainability Through Smart Infrastructure
Edge AI and real-time data processing will contribute to smarter environmental services, such as waste and energy management. These capabilities promote efficiency, reduce waste, and help cities meet sustainability goals more effectively.
A Platform for Scalable Innovation
SmartSpires facilitates collaboration between public institutions, private companies, and research partners. The project promotes the development of replicable, scalable solutions that can drive economic growth, foster innovation, and improve quality of life across cities.
Our Partners
SmartSpires is a collaborative initiative bringing together leading organizations in technology, research, and innovation.
Project Coordinator
Leading the SmartSpires initiative with expertise in edge computing and network infrastructure.
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Smart City Solutions
Providing innovative smart city solutions and expertise in urban technology integration.
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Telecommunications
Delivering advanced 5G network capabilities and telecommunications expertise.
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Systems Integrator
Contributing research expertise in smart city technologies and system integration solutions.
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