Smart City & Smart Region Consulting

Smart City & Smart Region consulting services

We advise cities, communities and regions in the development and implementation of Smart City and Smart Region concepts or strategies. With our extensive experience in municipalities, our national and international Smart City knowledge, as well as our profound domain expertise, we support you with our consulting services throughout the entire strategy process, using a holistic approach on an equal footing.

Our range of services covers everything from analyzing the current status quo and evaluating it, to participatory strategy development and implementation planning, as well as designing and conducting citizen and stakeholder engagement formats and workshops. We also provide program and (multi-)project management services to ensure the successful implementation of Smart City strategies and underlying projects. In doing so, we combine technical and strategic advisory services. Additionally, we also take on the task of developing project proposals and applications for funding programs on behalf of our clients.

Smart City/Smart Region Consulting We provide you with our comprehensive approach on equal footing.

Strategy development & implementation concepts

Strategies and concepts are developed through a collaborative process.

Status Quo Analysis,
SWOT & Evaluation We analyze the current state of your municipality and evaluate it.

Participation formats & workshops We engage all stakeholder groups through both analog and digital formats.

(Multi-)Project- & Program management We support you in efficient (multi-)project and Smart City program management.

Project proposals & funding applications We develop project proposals and write funding applications for you.

The pathway to smart cities and regions

Our smart city consulting approach for municipalities

Our Smart City and Smart Region consulting service is aimed at municipal and regional stakeholders who are eager to proactively and participatively approach digital transformation. Digitization, as a cross-cutting theme, is the number one task for addressing the complex challenges of urban and regional development. However, that is just the beginning.

We understand the challenges faced by municipalities. We have a deep understanding of how municipalities work and focus precisely on that. We stand on equal footing with you and know what is important in Smart City consulting.

bee smart city stands out for its systematic approach to developing an integrated, holistic and actionable strategy for your smart city, community or region. A participatory approach tailored to your specific needs allows us to elevate digital urban or regional development to a new level, based on our strategy paper - supported by digital processes and tools.

In this process, all key stakeholders, as well as citizens and other stakeholders, are involved and professionally supported by us. We include municipal leaders, council members and political parties in our process to pave the way for approval in committee meetings.

Crafting a smart city strategy

The smart city strategy process

Crafting and implementing a strategy for a smart city or region is an ongoing change management process. We provide guidance throughout every step of this circular process and empower you to continuously refine and adapt your strategy.

Discover how we can support your city or region in developing and implementing a customized Smart City or Smart Region strategy. Feel free to reach out to us directly for more information.

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What our clients say

"During the support of the Krefeld Smart City strategy process in 2022/2023, bee smart city impressed with not only their high level of professional and domain expertise but also their ability to collaborate on an equal footing and adapt flexibly to the diverse needs and unique characteristics of our municipality."

Eckart PreenHead of Krefeld's Department of Economic Affairs, Digitalization and International Affairs

“bee smart city impressed us – the Neustadt an der Waldnaab district – when creating the “NEW Future” digitalization and district development strategy. There was always a professional, smooth and appreciative collaboration. Thanks to the support of the competent team at bee smart city, we will now make the NEW district even more livable and sustainable and advance digitalization.”

Barbara MädlHead of Department SG 15 - Neustadt an der Waldnaab District Office

“bee smart city accompanied the process of creating the Smart Region concept in the district of Borken very professionally. Thanks to their in-depth specialist knowledge and, above all, based on reliable and trusting cooperation, we have developed a closely coordinated and modern concept for 17 municipalities and the district of Borken.”

Daniel SchultewolterManaging Director of the Economic Development Agency for the District of Borken

Our clients (selection)

Cities and Regions that trust in us

In recent years, we have supported numerous cities and regions as a reliable and trustworthy consulting partner in the development and implementation of Smart City and Smart Region strategies, in the creation of funding applications, in the conceptualization, planning, and execution of workshops and conferences, as well as in project and program management. Below, you will find a selection of our valued clients.

We are here for you!

Get to know our consulting team personally

Our Smart City consulting team consists of experienced professionals in municipal affairs and well-connected experts in smart cities and regions, digital transformation, urban and regional development.

However, each municipality and region has its own requirements, characteristics, and regulations, which is why we always provide tailored services to the individual needs of every client. This sets us apart from other consulting firms. We understand your specific needs and craft customized Smart City concepts and strategies just for you. With us, you won't receive generic Smart City strategies or consulting services.

Get to know our consulting team personally and discuss with us how we can support your city, community or region. We promise to get back to you within the next 48 hours! Leave us a message through the contact form with your inquiry or book a meeting directly with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Thomas Müller, Managing Partner, bee smart city GmbH

Thomas Müller Managing Partner
Head of Smart City Consulting

Dr. Alexander Gelsin, Managing Partner, bee smart city GmbH

Dr. Alexander Gelsin Managing Partner
Dep. Head of Smart City Consulting

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