As part of Smart City Expo World Congress 2026, Business France is showcasing 19 French companies competing for the French Smart City Innovation Award.

Their solutions address some of the most pressing urban challenges, including climate adaptation, energy efficiency, water management, air quality, accessibility, sustainable mobility and infrastructure management.

CERAGON NETWORKS

Expanding high-speed urban connectivity without disruptive infrastructure works.
A wireless networking solution that enables cities to connect critical services and assets quickly where fibre deployment is complex, costly or impractical.

DRONOTEC

Enhancing water safety through autonomous drone surveillance.
An intelligent monitoring system combining autonomous drones, thermal imaging and AI-assisted detection to support emergency response and public safety teams.

DUOVERSE

Anticipating urban risks with hybrid digital twins.
A simulation platform combining real-time data, AI and physical modelling to help cities assess risks and plan more resilient urban environments.

ELLONA

Turning environmental data into actionable urban intelligence.
A smart monitoring solution that helps cities detect, understand and respond to environmental nuisances and pollution events in real time.

EZYMOB

Making mobility accessible for every traveller.
A digital guidance solution designed to support people with disabilities and older adults throughout their journeys in public spaces and transport networks.

FEELBAT

Monitoring infrastructure health before issues become critical.
A connected sensing platform that helps asset owners detect structural changes early and optimise maintenance strategies.

INTENT TECHNOLOGIES

Connecting building and city data to improve decision-making.
A collaborative platform that brings together operational, technical and financial data to support smarter asset management.

ITRON

Adapting public lighting to real urban activity.
An intelligent lighting solution that adjusts illumination levels according to actual pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle movements.

LOWASIS

Creating self-sufficient urban cooling islands powered by rainwater.
A nature-based solution that combines vegetation, shading and rainwater recovery to improve urban resilience to heatwaves.

LUMINOKROM

Improving night-time safety without consuming electricity.
Photoluminescent road markings that enhance visibility for pedestrians and cyclists after dark using stored daylight.

OKEENEA DIGITAL

Simplifying navigation in complex public environments.
An accessible wayfinding solution that empowers people with disabilities to move independently through public buildings and transport hubs.

ROBEAU

Monitoring building water consumption in real time.
A platform combining sensors, alerts and remote control capabilities to rapidly identify leaks and abnormal consumption patterns.

ROCH SERVICE

Bringing urban assets and infrastructure management onto a single map.
A geospatial management platform helping cities oversee maintenance, interventions, budgets and regulatory compliance.

STREETCO

Delivering pedestrian navigation tailored to every user’s mobility needs.
An accessibility-focused navigation solution that helps people move more easily through urban environments.

SYNOX

Managing public buildings through a single interoperable platform.
A smart building solution that consolidates operational data to improve performance, comfort and resource efficiency.

TALLANO TECHNOLOGIES

Capturing brake-emission particles before they enter the air.
An innovative filtration system designed to reduce particulate pollution generated by road and rail transport.

UPCITI

Understanding how public spaces are used to support better urban decisions.
An urban analytics solution that provides city authorities with real-time insights into movement patterns and space utilisation.

VOLTALIS

Unlocking building flexibility to support the energy transition.
A demand-response solution that optimises electricity consumption while helping to balance the power grid.

ZERO CARBON EMISSION

Identifying and eliminating hidden energy waste.
A smart energy management platform that detects inefficiencies, optimises consumption and reduces carbon emissions.

Discover the Winner

The winner of the French Smart City Innovation Award 2026 will be announced during a dedicated ceremony at the French Pavilion.

📅 Wednesday, 4 November 2026
📍 Business France Pavilion – Hall 2 – Stand E80
🕒 1:00 PM

Join us to discover the competing innovations and meet the French companies helping shape the future of sustainable cities and territories.

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