and Communities
What is CitCom.ai?
CitCom.ai offers AI startups and SMEs subsidised access to advanced Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFs) specialised environments where AI models and robots can be tested safely and legally.
Focused on smart and sustainable cities, CitCom.ai brings together 32 partners across 11 EU member states, including research organisations, cities, universities, and companies.
Through real, virtual, and physical test environments, CitCom.ai helps innovators validate performance, ensure compliance with EU regulations such as the AI Act and Data Act, and accelerate the path from idea to market.
Why CitCom.ai
What we offer
Test your AI solutions in real city and community environments. Access facilities, infrastructure, and AI services like data quality checks, product optimization, and legal compliance support.
Who it's for
AI startups and SMEs with smart city or community solutions can benefit from subsidized services and real-world testing. Cities, researchers, and large companies are also welcome.
How to get started
You can explore our service catalogue or contact us directly with your request to our helpdesk, and we will contact you immediately to connect you to the best suitable site and get you started
What you get
Collaborate with top AI experts
Tap into Europe’s leading minds in AI for smart cities — guiding your innovation every step of the way
Join a trusted EU network
Connect with cities, researchers, and companies across Europe to share insights and scale faster.
Real-world integration
Use advanced facilities and real data to test and refine your solution in live smart city settings.
Validate before launch
Test your AI product in real environments and get expert support to meet the AI Act requirements.
Subsidies for startups and SMEs
You can explore our service catalogue or contact us directly with your request to our helpdesk, and we will contact you immediately to connect you to the best suitable site and get you started
Gimic first to undergo RISE’s new AI risk assessment service
SUCCESS STORY. The company Gimic develops AI-based systems for automated quality control in the manufacturing industry and is the first to undergo RISE’s new Risk Assessment Analysis Service for evaluating systems in relation to the EU AI Act. The service has been developed within the framework of CitCom.ai TEF.
“We received a clear report showing where we stand today and what steps we need to take going forward,” says Anders Cederlund, Project Manager at Gimic.
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