Discover key CEI use cases

This interactive map provides a dynamic overview of Cloud-Edge-IoT (CEI) use cases developed within Europe’s Large-Scale Pilots O-CEI and COP-PILOT, offering a concrete entry point into the CEI ecosystem.

The tool helps users understand how innovation is being translated into real-world applications across key sectors such as energy, mobility, logistics and agrifood. Each use case reflects ongoing efforts to address pressing challenges, from grid optimisation and sustainable mobility to industrial efficiency and data-driven agriculture, while contributing to Europe’s broader digital and green transition.

The map also highlights the ecosystem of actors behind these innovations, including technology providers, research organisations, industry players and public stakeholders. By visualising their roles and interactions, it helps illustrate how collaboration, interoperability and standardisation enable scalable CEI solutions.

Why this matters: the European CEI market reached approximately €158 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow steadily, driven by increasing demand for real-time data processing, AI-enabled applications and distributed computing architectures. Scaling these solutions, however, requires stronger alignment between technologies, stakeholders and market needs: CEI-Sphere aims to address this gap.

You can use the map to explore use cases by sector, location, stakeholder group or technology maturity level but also to identify key players and partnerships and discover how CEI solutions are evolving from experimentation to large-scale deployment.

The map and results update dynamically as filters are applied.

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Al-Driven Green Energy Vineyard Management

The use of 5G or WIFI (provided by the 5G modems deployed) IoT sensors or cameras can be deployed in some vineyards for Agricultural experiments.
Cluster 4: Smart Vineyards & Sustainable Winery Ecosystems
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Optimised Winery Production Using loT Enhanced OEE Analytics

This use case utilises a FIWARE-based IoT tool to improve winery efficiency by monitoring Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).
Cluster 4: Smart Vineyards & Sustainable Winery Ecosystems
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Sustainable Solution for Crops Water Use Efficiency

This use case utilises satellite optical remote sensing and data analytics to enhance Water Use Efficiency (WUE) in agriculture.
Cluster 4: Smart Vineyards & Sustainable Winery Ecosystems
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Recycling, Maintenance, and Logistics of loT Sensors

This use case focuses on logistics, maintenance, and recycling of reusable IoT sensors within the wine value chain, promoting sustainability and operational efficiency.
Cluster 4: Smart Vineyards & Sustainable Winery Ecosystems
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Predictive Maintenance and Monitoring of Anaerobic Digestion in a Biogas Plant

To enhance the reliability of electricity grids, the efficient operation of anaerobic digestion processes in biogas plants is critical.
Cluster 3E: Edge Intelligence for Enhancing Grid Reliability in RES-Rich Distribution Grids
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Ensuring Uninterruptible Power Supply for Fast EV Chargers

As EV adoption increases, fast-charging stations become essential for meeting mobility demands.
Cluster 3E: Edge Intelligence for Enhancing Grid Reliability in RES-Rich Distribution Grids
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Harvesting in Real-Time Flexibility from Active Electricity Distribution Grids

This use case involves developing a cloud-edge platform for real-time flexibility harvesting.
Cluster 3E: Edge Intelligence for Enhancing Grid Reliability in RES-Rich Distribution Grids
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Smart Logistics and Supply Chain Optimisation

Smart JIT logistics leverage AI algorithms and real-time IoT data for route optimisation and advanced tracking.
Cluster 3A: AgriTech Transformation and Sustainability Initiative (ATSI)
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Secure Data Management and Interoperability

A secure data framework utilizing encryption and blockchain technology safeguards data integrity and security throughout the agricultural value chain.
Cluster 3A: AgriTech Transformation and Sustainability Initiative (ATSI)
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Advanced AgriRobotics for Autonomous Intervention

Autonomous UGVs with AI-powered edge processing are used for precision spraying and pest control.
Cluster 3A: AgriTech Transformation and Sustainability Initiative (ATSI)
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Integrated Precision Agriculture and Crop Monitoring

This use case utilises IoT sensors, including plant wearables, for real-time monitoring of environmental conditions and crop health.
Cluster 3A: AgriTech Transformation and Sustainability Initiative (ATSI)
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Advanced Maritime and Terrestrial Traffic Management in Ports

The Port of Valencia will serve as a testbed for managing maritime and terrestrial traffic.
Cluster 2: Smart Sustainable IoT Solutions in Valencia

Would you like to support use cases development?

Some pilot activities will be carried out in synergy with external actors through open calls. 

These calls provide funding opportunities to support third parties in testing, validating, replicating, or extending pilot solutions, and in some cases developing complementary activities aligned with pilot objectives. 

Each open call has a defined scope and eligibility conditions, so participation may not always relate to an existing use case shown on the map.

 Please consult the open call documentation to understand what is supported in each call at the project websites below.

COP-PILOT Open Calls

COP-PILOT focuses on developing a Collaborative Open Platform (COP) framework that enables end-to-end orchestration of services across diverse industry sectors. The first call was mainly focused on selecting innovators to integrate and pilot solutions within the existing platform framework. The second call is scheduled for the second half of 2026.

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O-CEI Open Calls

 (no active calls now)

The first Open Call was focused on looking for innovative tech providers (SMEs and Startups) to develop and test their edge solutions in the form of CEI utilities (apps and services). These solutions will tackle real-world challenges identified within the existing large-scale pilots, bringing the technology from concept to impactful application.

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