Urban Development Initiative

The Urban Development Initiative (UDI) is an organization that aims to solve complex urban challenges. In collaboration we research and develop solutions on building-innovation, energy transition in the built environment and digitalization in the city (Digital City). UDI consists of an innovation ecosystem that brings together an innovation portfolio of living labs that collaborate to scale innovation. Founders of the UDI are City of Eindhoven, City of Helmond, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Brainport Development and the Fraunhofer Research Institute. Building this ecosystem, we are looking forward to expanding our ecosystem with your expertise! The UDI community will represent the entire Quadruple Helix and stimulate collaboration and citizen involvement by setting up innovation partnerships through network activities, innovation projects and business innovation- and user impact labs. Together we will set the agenda, work on innovative challenges and help to put them into practice. This innovation ecosystem offers to combine existing and new knowledge, testing and living labs, EU funding programs and upscaling possibilities. UDI is a partner within the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs and provides you with a channel to get connected to a relevant European network of experts in your field of work. The Urban Development Initiative (UDI) solves the complex urban challenges of the 21st century through the development of: • Urban Planning Reimagined • Energy Transition • Future Building and Living This project is funded by Regio Deal Brainport Eindhoven.