AI4PublicPolicy · Project

AI Platform That Helps Governments Make Smarter, Data-Driven Policies Faster

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Imagine if city officials could test a new traffic rule or energy policy in a virtual sandbox before rolling it out — like a flight simulator for government decisions. That's what was built here: a cloud-based platform where public administrators use AI tools to design, simulate, and optimize policies based on real citizen data and feedback. It was tested across four real-world scenarios including energy management, water infrastructure, urban mobility, and citizen services across 10 European countries.

By the numbers

consortium partners

countries represented

total deliverables completed

real-world government pilots completed

SMEs in consortium

The business problem

What needed solving

Government agencies across Europe still make major policy decisions using spreadsheets, manual citizen surveys, and gut instinct. They lack the tools to simulate policy outcomes before implementation, reuse successful policies from other cities, or systematically incorporate citizen feedback — leading to costly policy failures and slow adaptation to changing conditions.

The solution

What was built

An open cloud-based Virtualized Policy Management Environment with AI tools (AutoML, NLP, chatbots) for the entire policy lifecycle — from design to simulation to citizen feedback. Also delivered: a Market Platform for distributing AI-based policy solutions, secure policy sharing tools, AI security enhancements, and cloud/HPC resource orchestration reaching V3. Tested in 4 government pilots covering energy, water infrastructure, urban mobility, and citizen services.

Audience

Who needs this

GovTech companies selling digital transformation tools to municipalitiesSmart city platform providers looking for AI-powered policy modulesWater utility companies seeking data-driven infrastructure managementUrban mobility and transport planning consultanciesPublic sector IT integrators bidding on government AI contracts

Business applications

Who can put this to work

GovTech & Smart City Solutions

SME

Target: Companies selling digital transformation solutions to municipalities

If you are a GovTech company helping cities digitize their operations — this project developed a Virtualized Policy Management Environment with AutoML tools that lets public administrators run AI-powered policy simulations without needing data science expertise. The platform was piloted in 4 real government scenarios across 10 countries with 18 consortium partners. A Market Platform was also built as a distribution channel for AI-based policy solutions.

Public Utilities & Water Management

mid-size

Target: Water utility companies or infrastructure monitoring firms

If you are a water utility company struggling with aging pipe networks and reactive maintenance — this project built and tested a Data Driven Water Pipes pilot that uses AI to support policy decisions around water infrastructure management. The system went through two iteration cycles (V1 and V2) and integrates with cloud and HPC resources for processing large sensor datasets.

Urban Mobility & Transport Planning

any

Target: Transport analytics or mobility-as-a-service providers

If you are a mobility solutions provider working with cities on traffic and transport policy — this project delivered an urban mobility pilot that uses AI and citizen feedback loops to help authorities design and optimize transport policies. The platform supports policy linking and sharing between different municipalities, enabling reuse of successful approaches across borders.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What would it cost to deploy this platform?

Based on available project data, the platform was designed as an Open Cloud solution integrated with EOSC/EGI cloud and HPC resources, which could reduce infrastructure costs. A Market Platform for AI-based solutions was built, suggesting a commercial model was planned. Specific pricing is not disclosed in the project data.

Can this scale beyond pilot cities to a national or EU-wide deployment?

The platform was specifically designed for scalability through cloud and HPC resource management, with 3 versions of the cloud orchestration module delivered. Policy Linking and Interoperability tools were built to enable sharing policies across different authorities and jurisdictions. The EOSC integration was intended to boost wider adoption.

Who owns the IP and how is it licensed?

The consortium of 18 partners across 10 countries jointly developed the platform. The project describes it as an 'Open' cloud platform, and a Market Platform was built for distributing AI-based solutions. Specific licensing terms should be discussed with the coordinator GFT Italia SRL.

Does this comply with EU AI regulations and data protection rules?

The project specifically developed AI algorithms Security Enhancements to protect against evasion attacks and identify fraudulent data sources. A Secure Policy Sharing module provides security guarantees during policy data exchange. The emphasis on transparency and citizen-centric design aligns with EU AI Act principles.

How long would integration take with existing government IT systems?

The platform provides APIs towards AI models and algorithms through its Virtualized Policy Management Environment. Policy Linking and Interoperability tools were built specifically for connecting with existing systems. Based on available project data, the pilots went through multiple iteration cycles (V1 and V2), suggesting a phased deployment approach.

What kind of technical support is available?

The AutoML Techniques module was specifically designed so public administrators can use AI models without deep technical expertise. The project ended in April 2024, so ongoing support would need to be arranged with the coordinator GFT Italia SRL or through the Market Platform community.

What is the current project status and timeline?

The project ran from March 2021 to April 2024 and is now closed. All 62 deliverables were completed, including multiple V2 and V3 iterations of core components. The Market Platform (final version at month 36) was the last major deliverable.

Consortium

Who built it

This is an industry-driven consortium with 11 out of 18 partners (61%) from the private sector, including 7 SMEs, suggesting strong commercial intent behind the technology. Led by GFT Italia SRL, a major IT services company, the consortium spans 10 countries with only 1 university and 1 research organization — the rest are companies and public bodies who are both builders and potential users of the platform. This composition signals that the technology was developed with real-world deployment in mind, not just academic research.

GFT ITALIA SRLCoordinator · IT
COMUNE DI GENOVAparticipant · IT
VILABS (CY) LTDparticipant · CY
UNPARALLEL INNOVATION LDAparticipant · PT
STICHTING EGIparticipant · NL
DIMOS ATHINAION EPICHEIRISI MICHANOGRAFISISparticipant · EL
LISBOA E-NOVA - AGENCIA DE ENERGIA E AMBIENTE DE LISBOAparticipant · PT
SIA SPAparticipant · IT
REPORTBRAIN LIMITEDparticipant · UK
EKSO SRLparticipant · IT
DIMOS LEFKOSIASparticipant · CY
OBSHTINA BURGASparticipant · BG
NETCOMPANY S.A.participant · LU
UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRIDparticipant · ES
ARTHUR'S LEGAL BVparticipant · NL

How to reach the team

GFT Italia SRL (Italy) — a major IT services and consulting company specializing in digital transformation for financial and public sectors

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Next steps

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