CITI Cluster provides expertise and technological solutions dedicated to local and central public authorities, through an active network of academic institutions, research organizations and private companies.
By collaborating with the CITI Cluster team, public authorities gain access to advanced expertise and solutions in areas such as software development, urban mobility, data analysis and management, or infrastructure optimization, aiming to support the modernization of administrative processes, community development and the improvement of citizens’ quality of life through the use of innovative technologies.
CITI Cluster facilitates the initiation of collaboration and contact with the involved specialist teams.
What We Offer?
Expertise developed in partnership with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics – University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest.
Solutions in the field of sensory systems and urban acoustics support public authorities in environmental monitoring, acoustic impact assessment, and the optimization of interventions in urban spaces, with a direct effect on quality of life and efficient infrastructure management.
- Distributed sensory systems for monitoring environmental parameters and supporting decision-making at the urban level;
- Autonomous robotics solutions for cleaning activities, green space maintenance, technical inspections, and infrastructure interventions;
- Acoustic impact studies and simulations, including noise maps, assessments for public investments, and specialized measurements;
- Advanced technologies for noise identification and reduction, including precise source localization solutions and proposals for mitigation measures.
Expertise developed in partnership with the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers – University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest.
Solutions in the field of software development and research–development–innovation (RDI) projects support local and central public authorities in modernizing administrative processes, efficient data management, and the development of digital platforms tailored to institutional needs.
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Supervision of complex IT projects
- The solutions support data centralization, increased transparency, and improved management of public resources.
- Examples of coordinated projects: development and implementation of digital platforms for monitoring, reporting, and analysis for central public institutions, including the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA) and the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalization (MCID);
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Development of customized digital platforms
- Application areas: research and innovation, public procurement, urban mobility, smart urban management;
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Project examples:
– INTELLIT – intelligent public lighting management platform;
– MONALISA – monitoring and control solution for distributed systems, used also in collaboration with CERN;
– Living Smart Campus – platform for crowd monitoring, used in environments with high pedestrian flows and large-scale events.
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Advanced Cloud infrastructure
- Extensive technical capabilities, with over 2,000 processing cores, approximately 30,000 GPU units, and 225 TB of storage;
- The infrastructure supports projects involving large data volumes, artificial intelligence, and high cybersecurity requirements;
- Benefits for public administration: scalability, easy access to resources, and a high level of security.
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Coordinated projects with institutional impact
- SIPOCA 750 – project aimed at strengthening cooperation between MDLPA and local public administrations;
- SIPOCA 592 – initiative dedicated to increasing the capacity of the RDI system to address global challenges;
- ECOM – development of regulatory frameworks and mechanisms for the e-commerce sector;
- MobyWay – platform dedicated to optimizing urban mobility;
- Sim2Car – simulator for testing urban mobility solutions.
Expertise developed in partnership with the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering – University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, through the UNSTPB-ECOMET Center.
Technical expertise in the field of industrial equipment and advanced materials supports public authorities and critical infrastructure operators in assessing safety, service life, and technical compliance of installations, as well as in adopting sustainable solutions for the environment and industry.
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Technical assessments and expert evaluations for industrial equipment
- Technical expert evaluations carried out in accordance with ISCIR standards (State Inspection for the Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Lifting Installations);
- Technical diagnostics and service life assessment of industrial equipment and related installations.
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Development and characterization of advanced materials
- Development of superalloys used in strategic industries;
- Creation and testing of nanomaterials for wastewater treatment and environmental protection applications.
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Environmental and sustainability expertise
- Valorization of vegetal and industrial waste;
- Detection and characterization of micro and nanoplastics;
- Analyses related to material biodegradability and soil indicators.
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Advanced analysis and testing techniques
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) for structural and compositional material analysis;
- Optical emission spectrometry for determining chemical composition;
- X-ray diffraction for identifying crystalline structure;
- FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) for identifying and characterizing the chemical composition of organic materials.
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Relevant projects and applications
- Expert evaluations of material condition and ISCIR authorization procedures for thermal power plants;
- Analyses and tests to determine the remaining service life of industrial equipment;
- Projects dedicated to environmental risk assessment and sustainable resource valorization.
Expertise developed in partnership with the Faculty of Transport – University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest.
Solutions in the field of environment and urban mobility support local and central public authorities in air quality monitoring, traffic optimization, urban flow management, and the planning of sustainable transport systems tailored to the current needs of cities.
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Air quality monitoring – TEL-MONAER
- Advanced platform based on IoT and Edge/Cloud Computing technologies;
- Monitoring of environmental parameters, including PM10, PM2.5, SO₂, NOx, CO, and meteorological factors;
- Relevant data to support public decision-making in the fields of health and environment.
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Reducing traffic pollution and congestion – MobyWay
- Virtual mobility sensor for analyzing data collected from vehicle fleets;
- Real-time urban mobility optimization and congestion reduction;
- Support for public policies focused on more efficient traffic and reduced emissions.
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Crowd monitoring – Living Smart Campus
- Platform for real-time crowd monitoring, used in contexts with high pedestrian flows;
- Applicable to large-scale events and congested urban areas;
- Improved safety and more efficient resource management.
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Disaster management technologies – SPERO
- Solutions based on space technologies for emergency management;
- Satellite data hubs for situational analysis;
- Risk area inventory and support for authorities’ interventions.
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Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP)
- Preparation of the required studies;
- Definition of action plans;
- Development of monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
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Feasibility studies for ITS components
- Traffic studies;
- Cost–benefit and cost–effectiveness analyses;
- DNSH studies for the implementation of ITS systems.
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Traffic studies and opportunity studies
- Analyses of urban transport system components, including public transport;
- Studies for the procurement of electric buses;
- Studies for the development of electric charging stations.
