In the development of smart cities, women now play a key role. Indeed, through projects that combine technology, sustainability and inclusion, they redefine the way of thinking and experiencing the city of tomorrow. Furthermore, through their initiatives, they prove that urban intelligence can be inclusive, responsible and forward-looking.
Smart cities for women: a new urban horizon
Smart cities are no longer a futuristic vision. Concretely, they combine sensors, data and digital services to improve quality of life, reduce the ecological footprint and strengthen citizen participation. Thus, in this rapidly evolving context, French and international entrepreneurs are taking the lead, by proposing concrete solutions that reinvent urban space.
Inspiring journeys of urban entrepreneurs
🌐 Laetitia Gazel Anthoine – Connecthings
Laetitia Gazel Anthoine is the founder of Connectionsa company that implements contactless technologies in public spaces to transform physical objects into connected elements. Since 2007, it has deployed smart city networks in more than 60 cities across Europe and South America, contributing to:
- Modernize public transport systems,
- Improving the quality of urban life,
- Promote fluid communication between public services and citizens.
As a result, his journey illustrates how a technological vision can be translated into concrete solutions for millions of people.
🌿 Barbara Belvisi – Interstellar Lab
Barbara Belvisi is the founder ofInterstellar Laba startup developing intelligent biospheric systems to cultivate autonomous life on Earth and in space.
More specifically, its innovative approach includes:
- There creation of modular habitats for urban food production,
- L’integration of sustainable technologies to reduce environmental impact,
- There promotion of food autonomy in urban areas.
Thus, Barbara perfectly illustrates the fusion between spatial innovation and urban sustainability, inspiring other start-ups to rethink the way we live and consume in the city.
🏙️ Marième Tamata-Varin – Stratégia
Marième Tamata-Varin is the founder of Strategya consulting company specializing in strategic and financial support for local authorities.
Among his achievements, we can cite:
- A night cycle path using luminescent stones,
- Projects of crowdfunding for the renovation of public infrastructure
- Strategic advice forsustainable and inclusive urbanization
In fact, her journey shows that the role of entrepreneurs goes well beyond tech: they reinvent public spaces and the way in which citizens interact with their city.
Why are these initiatives transforming urban life?
Indeed, these initiatives perfectly illustrate how women play a driving role in the development of smart cities. Concretely, this translates into:
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Better management of natural resources
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Smarter and shared mobility
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Strengthened citizen participation
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Innovations that inspire other urban start-ups
Thus, their impact goes beyond the technological framework to concretely improve the daily lives of residents.
Encouraging the next generation of innovative women
To continue this momentum, supporting young girls and women in urban tech is essential. That’s why specialized programs and incubators offer mentorship, funding and visibility. The goal: to give these creators the means to realize their ideas and pave the way for more inclusive urbanization.
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