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Study of the initiatives of Belo Horizonte's innovation ecosystem for its development as a smart city

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The rapid growth of urban populations has led to numerous challenges, prompting cities worldwide to adopt smart city initiatives. Belo Horizonte (BH), a major Brazilian municipality, is actively embracing this trend by leveraging its innovation ecosystem to address urban issues and improve citizens' quality of life. This article explores the smart city initiatives emerging from BH’s innovation ecosystem, emphasizing its role in the city’s sustainable and intelligent development. A qualitative research approach was employed, including participant observation and documentary analysis, followed by content analysis to interpret the data. The study highlights key solutions implemented in BH, structured around the main pillars of a smart city—such as governance, mobility, environment, and digital infrastructure. It also maps the primary public and private actors involved, illustrating their roles in fostering innovation. Ultimately, the research offers insights that may inform and inspire other municipalities aiming to strengthen their own innovation ecosystems and smart city strategies.

Source: Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales

DOI: 10.55905/revconv.18n.4-267

Authors: Ana Caroline Salviano Ramos, Michael Souza Soares, Tatielle Menolli Longhini, Bruno Pellizaro Dias Afonso

Institutions: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Minas Gerais

Language: English

Topic: Smart Cities and Technologies

Subfield: Media Technology

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409725595

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