Replicate Project

What Replicate Project does

Replicate Project (legal name: Renaissance of Places with Innovative Citizenship And Technology) is a European Horizon 2020-funded research and demonstration initiative launched in 2016 under contract 691735 within the SCC1 Smart Cities and Communities call. The project was structured as a consortium of 38 partners coordinated by Fomento San Sebastián, a public municipal company in San Sebastian, Spain, and operated across three lighthouse cities (San Sebastian, Florence, Bristol), three follower cities (Essen, Nilüfer, Lausanne), and two observer cities (Guangzhou, Bogota). Its operational focus was deploying integrated smart-city technologies across three domains: energy efficiency (building retrofitting, district heating, demand-side platforms), sustainable mobility (EV fleets, charging infrastructure, transport management systems), and ICT infrastructure (FIWARE-based smart-city platform, intelligent LED lighting, high-speed wireless networks).

The core technical artifact is a FIWARE-based Smart City ICT Platform integrating Open Data Management, citizen participation services, and a portfolio of add-on modules — including NetOS network virtualization (Zeetta Networks), NEC's holistic energy management system, Ikusi's transport management system, and a high-speed postWIMAX wireless network (Sistelec). Demonstrated outcomes include up to 56% energy savings in building retrofitting and 35% in district heating in San Sebastian, deployment of 200+ EV units and 228 charging points, CO2 reductions of approximately 3,100 tonnes/year in Florence, and retrofitting of 240 homes in Bristol (including 150 Smart Homes).

The entity is not a commercial company. It has no revenue model, no product pricing, and no paying customers — it is a grant-funded public-sector research consortium. Distribution of results occurs via City-to-City Learning methodology (led by University of Oxford), scientific publications, public deliverables, and structured knowledge transfer to follower and observer cities. The implementation phase formally closed following the Final Review Meeting with INEA/European Commission on 23 April 2021, with positive confirmation of achieved objectives; subsequent collaboration continues through the @SCALE initiative alongside peer H2020 Smart Cities lighthouse projects.

Name

Replicate Project

Legal name

Renaissance of Places with Innovative Citizenship And Technology (REPLICATE)

Website

https://replicate-project.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Replicate Project is a Horizon 2020-funded European research consortium (2016–2021, 38 partners) that demonstrated integrated smart-city technologies — energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, and FIWARE-based ICT platforms — across lighthouse cities San Sebastian, Florence, and Bristol, transferring knowledge to follower cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart City Research and Demonstration

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Cities & Urban Innovation Programs (Digital Planning, Civic Tech for Cities) (BPAIANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Cities, Urban Development & Green Infrastructure (BPADALAL), Smart Building Interoperability & Protocol Services (BACnet/Modbus/KNX Gateways) (BPABAGAM), Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Climate Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPADALAD)

Keywords

• Smart city solutions
• Energy efficiency programs
• Sustainable urban mobility
• ICT infrastructure research
• Urban innovation projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

REPLICATE is a Horizon 2020-funded research and demonstration consortium that pilots integrated smart city solutions across three lighthouse cities (San Sebastian, Florence, Bristol) and three follower cities (Essen, Nilüfer, Lausanne). The project deploys and validates interconnected technologies in energy efficiency (building retrofitting, district heating), sustainable mobility (EV fleets, charging networks, transport management), and ICT infrastructure (FIWARE-based Smart City Platform, LED lighting, high-speed wireless networks), and transfers knowledge to other cities through a structured City-to-City Learning methodology.

Product overview

The Replicate Project EU is a Horizon 2020-funded smart city research initiative that demonstrates innovative technologies across three lighthouse cities (San Sebastian, Florence, and Bristol) and three follower cities (Essen, Nilüfer, Lausanne). Rather than a single commercial product, the project deploys an integrated Smart City ICT Platform (based on FIWARE and Open Data Management) alongside interconnected modules for energy efficiency (building retrofitting, district heating, demand-side platforms), sustainable mobility (EV fleets, charging infrastructure, transport management systems), and intelligent infrastructure (LED lighting, high-speed wireless networks). The platform enables citizen participation, mobility-related services, and data-driven urban management across participating cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings: up to 56% in building retrofitting, up to 35% in District Heating
• +7 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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No

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Feature9 records

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Fomento San SebastiáncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic municipal company dedicated to promotion and economic/social development of San Sebastian. Leader and coordinator of the overall REPLICATE project, responsible for managing and coordinating all project actions and representing the consortium with the European Commission.
• Comune di Firenze (Florence City Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner for Florence pilot, responsible for project management and coordination. Deploying smart integrated energy, mobility and ICT solutions in Cascine, Novoli and Le Piagge districts. Aiming to develop eco districts with innovative technologies.
• Bristol City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner for Bristol pilot, responsible for project management and coordination. Deploying smart solutions in Ashley, Easton and Lawrence Hill neighborhoods exploring how technology can help tackle inequalities and fuel poverty.
• EssensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollower city in REPLICATE project. Will look into replicating interventions in the city as part of the following cities cohort.
• Nilüfer MunicipalitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollower city (Bursa, Turkey) with 415,818 inhabitants. Will analyze replicability of implemented solutions and design replication plans. Using Penta-Helix model for stakeholder network diagnosis.
• LausannesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollower city in Switzerland. Will look into replicating interventions including sustainable construction of 3,000 housing units, eco-districts creation, and renewable energy projects.
• TecnaliacoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading private research and technology organisation in Spain with almost 1,400 people. Technical coordinator of REPLICATE supporting all transversal project activities. Leading monitoring for evaluation and common Smart City platform developments.
• ESADEcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading academic institution with internationally renowned business management teaching and research. Leads EXPLOITATION OF RESULTS – INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PLANS within REPLICATE, elaborating sectorial business analyses for industrial partners.
• University of ExetercoreTechnology or IntegrationLeads Strategic Planning and Business Models within REPLICATE. Transferring STEEP methodology to follower cities to define smart city strategies and replication plans.
• University of OxfordcoreTechnology or IntegrationThrough Urban Transformations ESRC and Future of Cities Programmes, leads the replication team and City-to-City-Learning methodology. Liaising follower cities with replicability, scalability and adaptability through interactive learning models.
• University of BristolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of Bristol Pilot, in charge of coordination and development of digital platforms, lamppost sensors, citizen engagement and research. Involved in integration of demonstration ICT systems with Smart City Platform.
• University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)supportingTechnology or IntegrationContributing to Bristol Pilot with planning, coordinating and analysis tasks towards effective monitoring and evaluation. Preparing evaluation plans considering quantitative indicators and qualitative information.
• Bristol Is Open (BIO)coreTechnology or IntegrationJoint venture between University of Bristol and Bristol City Council. R&D test bed for experimentation around connectivity and IoT at city scale. Responsible for helping project technology connect and work together.
• UNIFI (University of Florence)coreTechnology or IntegrationTwo departments involved: DINFO (ICT Smart City Platform, data management) and DIEF (Energy systems, solar energy). Developing big data management, dashboards, and energy refurbishment design.
• Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR)supportingTechnology or IntegrationNational Research Council of Italy, largest public research institution. Working on electrical mobility and energy efficient buildings for Florence pilot. Analyzing EV charging behavior data.
• Enel XcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary of Enel SpA dedicated to non-commodity activities. Involved in Florence pilot, providing 27 charging points as part of national 14,000 charging station program.
• e-distribuzionecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution System Operator, subsidiary of Enel Group. Responsible for smart grids, energy demand management, EV recharging infrastructure in Florence pilot. Installing 4 Fast Recharging Plus stations for e-taxi.
• ThalescoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian branch of French Thales Group. Mainly involved in Florence pilot, supporting design of ICT solutions, video supervision, system integration, and Smart City Control Room deployment.
• TIM (Telecom Italia)supportingTechnology or IntegrationMajor Italian telecom enterprise. Providing IoT Connectivity Platform for smart city services in Florence Pilot including smart waste, smart bench and smart green.
• Spes ConsultingsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSME offering interdisciplinary consultancy in sustainability and innovation. Supporting Florence municipality, cross-cutting activities among lighthouses, and developing replication plans.
• MathemasupportingTechnology or IntegrationR&D performing ICT company since 1987. Developing mobile applications for Florence Pilot: e-taxi management app and Energy Hero gamification game for energy saving awareness.
• San Sebastián City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple departments (Mobility, ICT, Infrastructures, Housing, Environment, Citizen Participation) participating in San Sebastian pilot led by Fomento San Sebastian.
• DBUScoreTechnology or IntegrationPublic urban transport company managing San Sebastian buses since 1886. Implemented full electric bus line with 2 electric and 2 hybrid buses. Leading Spanish city in technology systems.
• SistelecsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWholesaler specialized in wireless communications with 30+ years experience. Designing and deploying high-speed network in San Sebastian based on postWIMAX technology.
• LeycolansupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering company focused on energy savings in street lighting and IP networks. Deploying and implementing LED street lights replacement with intelligent system and remote control in San Sebastian.
• Giroa-VeoliacoreTechnology or IntegrationEnergy and environment management services company. Highly contributing to San Sebastián energy actions: retrofitting 156 dwellings and 34 commercial premises (18,350m2), district heating connection, and demand side platform.
• IkusisupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology company specializing in infrastructure security, mobility, airports and cities. Developing SmartMobility Solution to supervise and manage large volume of data from multiple mobility sources.
• EuskaltelsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLeading convergent telecommunications group in Northern Spain. Developing implementation of big data for mobility services in San Sebastian lighthouse city.
• EurohelpsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIT consulting firm with 200+ professionals. Building Linked Data Cloud in San Sebastian where aggregated data from mobility, energy and ICT is exposed publicly. Developing Citizen Participation Platform.
• NECcoreTechnology or IntegrationNEC Laboratories Europe focuses on software-oriented R&D for society. Involved in Bristol Pilot, responsible for Energy Management system - holistic monitoring and analysis of demand and supply.
• Route MonkeysupportingTechnology or IntegrationUK optimization specialist for vehicles, goods, people and energy. Supporting Bristol Pilot through journey planning app and EV recharging network optimization algorithms.
• EsoterixsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBristol-based technology company creating demand responsive software for transport. Specialist developer of algorithms for on-demand electric taxi-bus in Bristol Pilot.
• ToshibasupportingTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in high technology and innovator. Developing ParkUs app for drivers to find available parking spaces, reducing congestion and CO2 emissions.
• Co-WheelssupportingTechnology or IntegrationIndependently-owned national car club providing low emission hybrid and electric cars. Deploying e-bikes and EV cars (Renault Zoes) in Bristol car club for public, tourists and organisations.
• Knowle West Media CentresupportingTechnology or IntegrationArts organisation and charity supporting citizen engagement in Bristol. Responsible for supporting Bristol partners to work with community organisations, volunteers and local residents.
• Zeetta NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationTransforming networks into programmable platforms. In Bristol Pilot, developing ICT Smart City Platform and integrating REPLICATE ICT Systems including NetOS software.
• TechnomarsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstitute for technologically oriented market research and business consultancy since 1978. Managing communication and dissemination materials and activities including website, social media and newsletter.
• ZabalasupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner30-year-old innovation consultancy serving R&D planning and grant management. Supporting coordinator as legal and financial expert, and participating in exploitation activities led by ESADE.
• Demir EnerjisupportingTechnology or IntegrationEnergy consulting company with experience in sustainable energy, energy policy, carbon management. Helping coordinate Nilüfer team and transfer STEEP methodology from lighthouse cities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Eurocities: European network of major cities that supports replication of urban innovation projects; comparable as the broader ecosystem through which REPLICATE's follower-city and city-to-city learning model can scale.
• FIWARE Foundation: Open-source platform foundation whose FIWARE components underpin REPLICATE's Smart City ICT Platform; comparable as the enabling technology ecosystem and a potential commercial pathway for REPLICATE's integrated platform.

Direct peers

• Smarter Together: Horizon 2020 SCC1 Smart Cities and Communities lighthouse project that, like REPLICATE, deployed integrated energy, mobility, and ICT solutions in European lighthouse cities and collaborated through the @SCALE initiative. Directly comparable in scope, funding model, and consortium structure.
• Triangulum: Horizon 2020 SCC1 lighthouse project demonstrating smart city solutions in Eindhoven, Manchester, and Stavanger; shares the lighthouse-follower model, EU funding, and cross-domain (energy, mobility, ICT) deployment focus.
• SmartEnCity: Horizon 2020 SCC1 lighthouse project focused on sustainable energy retrofitting and smart city solutions across European cities; co-member of @SCALE and operates with an identical grant-funded multi-partner consortium model.
• Sharing Cities: Horizon 2020 SCC1 lighthouse project demonstrating sustainable urban solutions in London, Lisbon, and Milan; shared @SCALE membership and similar consortium-based smart city deployment model make it REPLICATE's closest peer.
• GrowSmarter: Horizon 2020 SCC1 lighthouse project deploying smart city solutions in Barcelona, Cologne, and Stockholm; closely mirrors REPLICATE's integrated energy-mobility-ICT demonstration approach with similar funding and consortium structure.

Emerging players

• @SCALE Initiative: Continuation initiative grouping SCC01 H2020 lighthouse projects (REPLICATE, Smarter Together, Sharing Cities, SmartEnCity) for joint scaling and commercialization; directly comparable as the next-generation vehicle of REPLICATE's consortium model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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