URBIFOOD: Smart Urban Food Logistics Integrated into the AURORAL Ecosystem

Duration: August 2024 – February 2025

Partners: LuxActive, Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR-A), SINTEF AS, Atos, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), Bosonit, bAvenir, s.r.o., The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), UNPARALLEL (Unparallel Innovation, Lda), Smart Innovation Norway AS, HAFEN, he Department of Applied Physics and Electronics of Umeå University in Sweden, Kemin Digipolis Oy, The European Center for Renewable Energy Güssing Ltd., The Tourism Association Region Oberwart, Environment Park SpA, I Tesori della Terra, AIGUASOL, CBC, IrRADIARE, Universidad De La Iglesia De Deusto Entidad Religiosa, European DIGITAL SME Alliance, The European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks, The University of Oulu Structures and Construction Technology Research Unit in Finland, Narvik

Total funding: 856 805,00 EUR

The URBIFOOD project is an innovative initiative aimed at revolutionizing urban food logistics by integrating smart delivery solutions and a digital marketplace within the broader AURORAL ecosystem. As part of the AURORAL Project, which focuses on digital transformation and smart connectivity in rural and urban areas, URBIFOOD leverages AURORAL’s interoperable digital infrastructure to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of food distribution networks.

By embedding URBIFOOD into AURORAL’s open digital architecture, the project ensures seamless integration of local food supply chains, last-mile logistics, and smart mobility solutions. This synergy facilitates:

• Optimized food distribution – URBIFOOD connects local farmers and food producers with urban consumers through an intelligent digital marketplace, reducing food waste and shortening supply chains.
• Sustainable last-mile delivery – The project utilizes AURORAL-enabled smart logistics solutions, including eco-friendly transportation and refrigerated lockers, to enhance accessibility to fresh, locally sourced food.
• Real-time data exchange – Through AURORAL’s Middleware, URBIFOOD enables automated data sharing between stakeholders, optimizing inventory management and ensuring efficient delivery routes.
• Smart governance and community engagement – By integrating into AURORAL’s framework, URBIFOOD provides public authorities and policymakers with data-driven insights to support sustainable food policies and digital economy growth.

By combining URBIFOOD’s expertise in food logistics with AURORAL’s advanced digital ecosystem, the project contributes to regional economic development, food sustainability, and smarter urban-rural connectivity. This collaboration ensures that locally produced food reaches consumers in an efficient, environmentally friendly, and technologically advanced manner, strengthening Europe’s transition to smart and sustainable urban food systems.