BARCELONA INNOVA LAB MOBILITY

Challenge worth 200,000€ launched to improve mobility through acoustic detection

Call closed. We will publish the finalists soon. Stay tuned.

The Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility (BILM) is an initiative led by the Mobility Area of the Barcelona City Council with the support of BIT Habitat and Fira de Barcelona. It aims to boost the implementation of innovative projects and pilot tests in smart and sustainable urban mobility.

The Lab will define a series of challenges in order to spark innovation and attract disruptive solutions related to the mobility sector. The third challenge has been now launched – with an allocation of 200,000€ in prizes. Take a read and submit your application for the chance to get your project funded and tested in Barcelona!

CHALLENGE #3

Obtention of Mobility Data based on the Identification of Acoustic Signals

Urban mobility in Barcelona is the primary contributor to the city’s noise pollution, responsible for an estimated 85% of the total noise levels. While the City Council has some data on the issue, there is a significant potential for improvement in capturing and processing mobility-related acoustic signals.This emerging field offers opportunities for innovation, providing valuable data to enhance decision-making and improve the city’s acoustic quality.

In this context, the proposal should be designed to:

Incorporate innovative and differential components utilizing innovative methodologies and resources in planning and execution.

Achieve significant and measurable outcomes by demonstrating clear, quantifiable results with long-term benefits.

Be executable in the short term with a maximum duration of 18 months from implementation to monitoring.

Be implemented in vehicles or infrastructure associated with road traffic in the city, ensuring integration with urban mobility systems.

Announcement: Finalists of Challenge #3

Thank you to everyone that submitted their proposals! We are pleased to announce the finalists moving forward to the next phase:

Finalists:

Smart City Technologies
Traffic Network Solutions S.L. & Bettair Cities S.L.
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) & KeAcoustics
iPOOL SRL & Department of Physics of the University of Pisa & IPCF-Institute for Chemical-Physical Processes
IDIADA Automotive Technology S.A.
OPUS RS EUROPE S.L.
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Müller-BBM Industry Solutions GmbH
Queen Mary University of London
Sorama BV

Please remember that the deadline for submitting proposals for phase 2 is Thursday, May 22 at 20:00 CET. All selected participants must submit Annexes IV and V, which can be found via the Terms and Conditions button.

What will winning proposals gain?

• A budget allocation of up to 100,000€ for each selected proposal

• An 18-month timeframe for implementation

• The chance to test the project in a real environment to achieve a measurable impact

• Possibility of a working space at Fira de Barcelona

• The opportunity to present the solution at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (Barcelona, 4-6 November 2025)

DISCOVER THE 2024 WINNERS!

After a highly competitive call, these two solutions were rewarded in our 2nd challenge.

WINNER!

Buspas

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Canada

BusPas aims to transform existing bus stop infrastructure with Smart Sign technology, providing real-time auditory and visual information and improving the waiting experience. The solution generates valuable data for public transport and urban planning through AI.

WINNER!

Hayden AI

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USA

HaydenAI uses computer vision and 5G connectivity to identify traffic violations in bus lanes and stops, enhancing public transport efficiency. The system is installed inside the bus, protecting it from weather and vandalism while maintaining complete recording accuracy. The high-performance license plate readers and high-definition cameras ensure precise recordings from the bus windshield.