SafePaths: AI-Powered Sustainable & Secure Urban Mobility Application

SafePaths is an AI-driven mobile application that integrates geographic information systems (GIS), satellite imagery, safety analytics, air quality data, and multimodal transportation recommendations. It provides pedestrians and cyclists in Rethymno Municipality with safe, sustainable, and inclusive routes, enhancing urban mobility, environmental quality, and community resilience.

Enhanced Public Safety: Reduced crime incidents through informed route choices and targeted municipal interventions in identified risk zones.

Improved Public Health: Increased walking and cycling activities through safer, cleaner route recommendations, reducing vehicle dependency and pollution exposure.

Citizen Empowerment: Active citizen engagement through reporting mechanisms and community-driven data enrichment.

Data-Driven Governance: Empowered local government with actionable insights for infrastructure improvements, urban planning, and environmental policies.

Findspo is a specialized Govtech and Deeptech startup providing resilience intelligence solutions and migration management tools. Findspo currently works closely with local governments, international NGOs, and research institutions. The startup is a recognized member of networks such as the Australian Red Cross Humanitech, UN Innovation Network, and is supported by technology leaders including Nvidia, AWS, and Microsoft. Findspo has delivered projects emphasizing collective intelligence, participatory design, and AI-driven insights in Europe and Australia.

Indicative Budget and Phases

Phase 1: Data Integration & Co-design
Duration: Months 1–2
Cost: €15,000
Activities: Conduct stakeholder meetings and integrate key data sources including GIS, crime statistics, and environmental information.

Phase 2: MVP Development
Duration: Months 3–5
Cost: €40,000
Activities: Develop the mobile app for iOS and Android, implement AI-powered routing algorithms, and design user-friendly interfaces.

Phase 3: Pilot & Community Validation
Duration: Months 6–7
Cost: €12,000
Activities: Launch a local pilot in Rethymno, gather feedback from citizens, and refine features based on community input.

Phase 4: Scaling & Admin Dashboard
Duration: Months 8–9
Cost: €25,000
Activities: Deploy an analytics dashboard for the municipal administration and integrate public APIs.

Phase 5: Community Engagement & Rollout
Duration: Throughout the project
Cost: €8,000
Activities: Promote the app through marketing campaigns, offer user incentives, and run engagement activities to encourage widespread adoption.

Total Indicative Budget: €100,000