What Living-in.EU does

Living-in.EU is an EU-funded initiative and coordination platform that enables European local and regional authorities to collaborate on digital transformation. It is coordinated by EUROCITIES ASBL in Brussels through the Go Li.EU project (Grant Agreement n. 101083615) with consortium partners ENoLL, ERRIN, OASC, and CEMR. The initiative has assembled 222 signatories and 240 supporters across EU member states with the stated ambition of reaching 300 million Europeans, organised around the Join, Boost, Sustain Declaration and five working groups covering Technical, Legal, Financial, Education & Capacity Building, and Monitoring & Measuring topics.

The core technology stack consists of the living-in.eu community platform, the Knowledge Base, a Catalogue of Tools, the LORDIMAS digital maturity self-assessment tool, the MIMs Plus interoperability framework (currently at Version 8, with annual releases since 2021), Standard EU Model Contractual AI Clauses for public procurement, and a Living-in.EU Dashboard. Underlying infrastructure includes Matomo for privacy-compliant analytics, Microsoft SharePoint and Google Drive for working-group collaboration, B2Match for event matchmaking, Microsoft Teams for online sessions, and SendInBlue/Brevo for newsletters. The platform supports digital twin deployments, data spaces, and AI governance tooling across pilot cities including Sofia, Munich, Rotterdam, Burgas, Leipzig, Târgu Secuiesc, and Sant Boi de Llobregat.

Living-in.EU operates as a non-profit coordination network with no fees for participation and no direct revenue model. All funding flows from the European Commission through the Go Li.EU grant, which runs until October 2026, after which successor funding has not yet been secured. Customer segments are three personas — city leaders (politicians and senior public officials), city officers and experts (public administration staff), and solution providers (vendors and research institutions) — all served free of charge via the website, working groups, and flagship events such as the annual Living-in.EU Digital Assembly and OpenLivingLab Days.

Name

Living-in.EU

Legal name

Living-in.EU is an initiative coordinated by EUROCITIES ASBL under the Go Li.EU project

Website

https://living-in.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Living-in.EU is an EU-funded coordination platform and community network, run by Eurocities and four Brussels partners, that helps European cities and regions collaborate on digital transformation through working groups, interoperability standards, and shared tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU Funding (Go Li.EU Project): Living-in.EU is funded through the Governance of the Living-in.EU Community (Go Li.EU) project, funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement n. 101083615, addressing call DIGITAL-2021-DEPLOY-01-LIVING-EU. The initiative is coordinated by Eurocities with consortium partners ENoLL, ERRIN, OASC, and CEMR. The EU-funded phase ends in October 2026.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Living-in.EU is an EU-funded initiative that operates a community collaboration platform enabling European cities, regions, and municipalities to coordinate on digital transformation. It offers practical tools and frameworks including the MIMs Plus interoperability specifications, the LORDIMAS digital maturity self-assessment tool, AI procurement clauses, and a Catalogue of Tools, alongside five thematic working groups and flagship events such as the annual Living-in.EU Digital Assembly.

Product overview

Living-in.EU is an EU initiative serving as a community network and collaboration platform for local and regional leaders pursuing digital transformation across Europe. The offering consists of a core community platform (living-in.eu) that facilitates collaboration among over 220 cities and regions. Key products include: the Join, Boost, Sustain Declaration for formal commitment; the LORDIMAS digital maturity assessment tool; a Catalogue of Tools and Knowledge Base for resources; MIMs Plus specifications for technical interoperability; AI Procurement Clauses for legal compliance; the Digital Assembly as flagship annual event; and EU Support Services including procurement helpdesk and training hub. The platform connects city leaders, officers, and solution providers through working groups (Technical, Legal, Financial, Education, Monitoring) and provides access to tools, events, and peer collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Living-in.EU Platform EU initiative community platform that enables cities, regions, and stakeholders to register as signatories or supporters, access the Knowledge Base and Catalogue of Tools, and participate in thematic working groups for digital transformation.
• MIMs Plus (Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms Plus) Set of practical capabilities based on open technical specifications that allow cities and communities to achieve interoperability of data, systems, and platforms, and to replicate and scale solutions globally. Updated yearly (currently at version 8).
• LORDIMAS Interactive digital maturity assessment tool that helps local, metropolitan and regional governments understand where they are in their digital transition journey.
• Catalogue of Tools Portfolio of digital tools, solutions and assets available to support cities' and communities' digitalisation efforts.
• Knowledge Base Repository of resources, reports, handbooks, and guidance documents supporting digital transformation of cities and communities.
• Standard EU Model Contractual AI Clauses Procurement clauses for AI-powered digital public services, including templates for high-risk and light-version AI implementations, for use by local authorities procuring AI solutions.
• EU Support Services Bundle of support services for EU smart communities including the Smart Communities Network, Online Procurement Helpdesk, Procurement Support Materials, and Training Hub.
• Living-in.EU Dashboard Dashboard tool to follow the movement and track signatories, supporters, and community engagement across Europe.
• Join, Boost, Sustain Declaration Declaration initiative that cities and regions can sign to commit to the European way of digital transformation, with 222 signatories and 240 supporters.
• Living-in.EU Digital Assembly Annual flagship event bringing together mayors, regional leaders and key stakeholders to debate priorities and provide strategic direction for the twin green and digital transition.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 220 cities and regions united through the movement supporting digital transformation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• EurocitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021EUROCITIES ASBL serves as the coordinator of the Go Li.EU consortium and the main contact point for Living-in.EU. Located at Square de Meeus 1, 1000 Brussels, Belgium (enterprise number 447.820.987). Eurocities leads the overall governance and coordination of the Living-in.EU community movement.
• ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) is headquartered at Avenue des Arts 6, 1210 Brussels, Belgium (enterprise number 824.793.473). A joint controller of personal data processing for Living-in.EU community members. Organises flagship events including OpenLivingLab Days.
• ERRIN (European Regions Research and Innovation Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ERRIN is headquartered at Rue du Luxembourg 3, 1000 Brussels, Belgium (enterprise number 885.520.027). A joint controller of personal data processing, supporting Living-in.EU's work on research and innovation for European regions.
• OASC (Open Agile Smart Cities and Communities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021OASC is headquartered at Rue du Luxembourg 19-21, 1000 Brussels, Belgium (enterprise number 686.623.804). A joint controller of personal data processing, contributing expertise on open and agile smart city standards and interoperability.
• CEMR (Council of European Municipalities and Regions)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021CEMR is headquartered at Square de Meeus 1, 1000 Brussels, Belgium (enterprise number 544.372.611). A joint controller of personal data processing, representing municipalities and regions across Europe.
• European Committee of the RegionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe European Committee of the Regions collaborates with Living-in.EU on policy development and provides input on AI Act, digital rights, and interoperability matters affecting local and regional authorities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LivinginEU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/living-in-eu
• Xx.com/living_eu

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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