Funded projects

Discover here some inspiring examples of projects that Ghent secured through Flemish and European funding.

Funded by the European Union

  • Improving air quality via CityTRAQ

    15 sensor boxes provide real-time air quality data.
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  • Increasing local integration through the CONSOLIDATE project

    Together with 11 European cities, Ghent is looking for new and more effective local integration strategies.

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  • COPPER: the electricity grid of the future

    Through the COPPER project, the City of Ghent is preparing for the local energy transition and the challenges it entails.

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  • Human rights monitoring through DeCiDE

    Through the DeCiDE project we develop indicators to monitor human rights at the local level.

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  • Advancing diversity, equality and inclusion policy through DiGiN project

    The DiGiN project aims to create a toolbox for diverse, equal and inclusive working environments across local governments in Europe.

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  • Digital transformation of urban logistics via DISCO

    DISCO supports European cities in the digital transformation of urban logistics and sustainable planning, in order to manage urban space both optimally and strategically.

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  • FEAST makes more sustainable and healthy eating behaviour easier

    Thirty European partners are working on food systems that support the transition to more sustainable and healthy eating behaviour.

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  • To sustainable last-mile logistics via Green-Log

    Green-Log wants to accelerate the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility in the last mile delivery of goods.

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  • HeriTACE: sustainable renovations for heritage townhouse buildings

    Through the HeriTACE project we aim to transform heritage townhouse buildings into energy-efficient assets while preserving their historical integrity.

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  • JUSTGREEN: building a greener future for everyone

    Through the JUSTGREEN project, Ghent is working with six other European cities to share knowledge and make urban greening more socially inclusive and just.

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  • Nature-inclusive building for more wildlife in the city

    Ghent wants to give birds, bats, bees and plants a permanent place in the city with climate-proof interventions in buildings.

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  • NEUTRALPATH: co-designed urban solutions for climate neutrality

    In the Muide-Meulestede district, Ghent is exploring new ways to live more energy-efficiently and sustainably through the NEUTRALPATH project.

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  • North Sea Port Talent 2.0

    By working together across borders, Ghent aims to create more jobs and unlock opportunities for talent in the port region through the North Sea Port Talent 2.0 project.

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  • Collaborating on green, resilient and socially inclusive smart cities through ReGreeneration

    ReGreeneration is a collective effort of 9 European cities to reimagine densely populated neighbourhoods as vibrant hubs of sustainability, livability, and social cohesion. Participation is central.

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  • Desealing and greening the city through Rewild the City

    Scientific research and pilot projects in three vulnerable neighbourhoods will help the city in its desealing and greening process.

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  • Healthy and sustainable food at school via SchoolFood4Change

    We support schools in their transition to a healthy and accessible food policy with the inspiring Whole School Food Approach.

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  • SPACE4CITIES: looking for smart solutions via satellite data

    Via the smart use of satellite data, District09 aims to achieve better and more dynamic management of public space.

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Funded by the Flemish Government

  • Project LODE: Local Open Data Economy

    Through the LODE project, Ghent is exploring how open data can be used more effectively to create smart, practical solutions for the city.

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  • Collecting and using rainwater in a smart way in the Citadel Park

    Through the 'sponge project', we keep more rainwater in the park and protect ourselves against periods of drought.
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  • Smart Spatial Planning for liveable neighbourhoods and vibrant centers

    Smart Spatial Planning helps Ghent respond more effectively to the needs of its neighbourhoods, with a focus on green spaces, housing, local commerce and mobility.

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  • Urban renewal projects

    Through the Urban Renewal Fund, Flanders supports the City of Ghent with resources that contribute to urban renewal projects, enabling us to revitalise certain neighbourhoods and improve their quality of life.

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Past projects

  • BE REEL! Renovating homes with the help of the Renovation Academy

    Accelerating the renovation rate of Ghent's residential housing stock.

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  • Using blockchain for local services through BLING

    This pilot project investigated how to make the application for the Ghent Energy Loan easier, faster, more efficient and privacy-friendly.

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  • Civic eState

    Through Civic eState, the city of Ghent experimented with urban stakeholders on the shared management of public spaces.

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  • Collections of Ghent

    CoGhent ​​brought cultural heritage to life in the neighborhoods and gave Ghentians a voice in their own history.

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  • Improving housing Conditions for Captive Residents in Ghent (ICCArus)

    Through the ICCArus project, the houses of 100 households in socially deprived neighbourhoods in Ghent were renovated to meet minimal living standards.

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  • IncluPAS: using sport to enhance social inclusion

    The IncluPAS-project aimed at creating social inclusion in disadvantaged communities, through sport and physical activity.

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  • PlastiCity: recycling plastic waste in an effective way

    The PlastiCity project looked for new solutions for the collection, sorting and processing of plastic waste.

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  • PROBE: Proactive Public Access to Government

    Through the PROBE project, Ghent tested how AI and new technologies can make a difference for citizens and internal services.

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  • Ending homelessness via ROOF project

    Together with 8 European cities, the City of Ghent experimented with creative housing solutions to end homelessness.

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  • SCORE: Improved Public Services through the Reuse of Open Data

    SCORE aimed to enhance public services by making optimal use of data sets.

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  • TMaaS: towards a virtual and digital traffic centre

    With TMaaS, Ghent built a digital traffic platform that provided residents with real-time and personalized mobility advice.

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  • URBCON: from waste to concrete

    With URBCON, Ghent tested how waste materials could be converted into sustainable concrete with lower CO2 emissions.

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  • VLOED: Can we predict city crowds?

    VLOED tested how smart predictions of city crowds could help and inform traders and visitors.

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