Digital Twins for Smart Valleys and Cities: TwinTwente

Shared workspace for smart cities: work together in the value chain and share data securely.

status: project development

quick facts

integrated data

Facilitating integrated collaboration based on integrated data

built environment

Test focus - built environment

broad applicability

Broad applicability: from disaster management to energy transition

partner with us

We are open to collaboration with software suppliers for digital twinning, energy hub community or social housing representatives, and other stakeholders. Are you interested in joining the digital transition? Let us know!

problem

Data-driven decision-making is crucial in meeting current challenges, from the energy transition to public safety initiatives. Many stakeholders are collecting data and developing digital copies of the physical reality. However, such models only apply in isolation and cannot show the full picture.

solution

To create infrastructure for integrated and secure data sharing and empower stakeholders with informed decision-making. The digital solution – Digital Twin – will allow the collection of different types of data, from building structures to road infrastructure, integrate it into one space, and provide real-time information. The project will also introduce a transparent governance system, promoting a culture of collaboration.

project overview

  • Current challenges, such as energy transition, urban planning and infrastructure development, demand an approach where there is a single source of the most up-to-date information – a Single Point of Truth. This would make data sharing an efficient solution for informed decision-making and a shared foundation for collaboration of various actors: fire departments, governments, businesses, housing associations, and many others. 

    Digital tools simulating the physical reality – Digital Twins – exist in many variations. However, they are often only applicable in isolation, with insufficient attention to integration, scalability and interoperability. This can lead to digital graveyards, loss of value and limited opportunities to jointly address complex societal issues.

  • To develop Digital Twins based on a governance model, independent governing body and shared workspace, allowing transparent and seamless data exchange. These solutions can be developed for any topic and applied on various scales, from cities to regions and countries.

expected outcomes

  • Easy access of businesses and other stakeholders to cross-sectoral collaboration for targeted innovation

  • Accessibility of virtual simulation and modelling of future scenarios for various applications: CO2 emissions, energy storage, and investment opportunities

  • Independent foundation ensuring access, stability, and protection from commercial usage of the data

  • Analysis of the effectiveness of solutions and policies, for example, urban greening