Fuenlabrada Boosts Innovation with AI to Combat Energy Poverty

The Fuenlabrada City Council has hosted a conference to connect local businesses with the innovation ecosystem, highlighting projects that use artificial intelligence for social welfare.

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The Fuenlabrada City Council, through CIFE, has held a meeting between companies and the local innovation ecosystem, presenting initiatives such as the EDINT project and artificial intelligence solutions for energy poverty.

The conference, organized by the Center for Training and Employment Initiatives (CIFE) in collaboration with the Fuenlabrada Business Association (AEFSUR), served as a platform for the presentation of various innovative projects. Among them, a notable initiative uses artificial intelligence to address energy poverty in the municipality.
The municipal strategy focuses on using data as a key driver for economic and social transformation. The goal is to foster collaboration and data exchange between the City Council and local small and medium-sized enterprises, aiming to boost commerce and the productive development of the city.

"Fuenlabrada is committed to an innovative city model, based on public-private collaboration and the responsible use of data to improve public services and generate new opportunities."

the councilor for Innovation, Transparency, and Data Protection
Among the projects presented is EDINT, a national data space designed to facilitate cooperation between public administrations, companies, and universities, promoting secure, ethical, and efficient information exchange. Another relevant initiative is EITEL (Smart Energy for All), which seeks to combat energy poverty through a combination of artificial intelligence, geospatial analysis, and digital twins.
Additionally, the European project ‘AM-SUD’ was showcased, focusing on the application of advanced data analysis models for sustainable urban planning. According to the local Government, this conference has been a crucial space for dialogue and collaboration among the business sector, universities, and the administration, reinforcing the City Council's vision of using data as a tool to drive new business models, strengthen public services, and create real cooperation opportunities in a more innovative and just city.