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Urbio Generative Design Platform for District Heating & Energy Planning

Consultant Environmental risk management

Optimizing district energy planning for sustainable urban development.

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Urbio SA

Company Established Year

Since 2020

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business, NGO

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To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

Swiss EPFL Spin-Off Recognition

2020

Acknowledged for innovative decarbonization software originating from EPFL climate‑tech research.

Climate Tech Startup Grant

2023

Supported scaling Urbio platform and European municipal deployments.

Top 50 Swiss Smart City Software

2024

Recognized among Switzerland’s leading urban planning technology providers.

Product description

Urbio is a cutting-edge generative design platform revolutionizing district heating and energy planning for sustainable urban development. By leveraging advanced AI algorithms and digital twin modeling, Urbio empowers users to optimize energy infrastructure deployment with unprecedented efficiency and accuracy.

Users can easily upload or access building and energy datasets on Urbio's intuitive web-based platform. Through interactive 'action cards,' users can set specific goals such as identifying optimal zones for district heating implementation or solar PV rollout. Urbio's AI engine then processes techno-financial parameters, designs network topologies, and calculates CO2 savings and returns on investment across various scenarios.

One of Urbio's key innovations is its ability to visualize geospatial heat data, building energy demand, and scenario comparisons without the need for complex GIS tools. This user-friendly interface streamlines the decision-making process and enables stakeholders to make informed choices regarding sustainable urban energy infrastructure.

Furthermore, Urbio generates automated reports that facilitate communication with stakeholders, support tender submissions, and aid in municipal decarbonization strategies. Designed for municipalities, utilities, consultants, and local governments, Urbio accelerates the transition to sustainable urban energy systems through data-driven insights and efficient planning tools.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Advanced Generative Design: Urbio utilizes cutting-edge AI algorithms to optimize district heating and energy planning.
  • Digital Twin Modeling: The platform creates digital replicas of urban energy systems for accurate scenario analysis.
  • Interactive Action Cards: Users can set goals and preferences through intuitive interactive tools.
  • CO2 Savings Calculation: Urbio quantifies environmental impact by calculating CO2 savings across different scenarios.
  • Automated Reporting: Urbio generates detailed reports to support stakeholder communication and decision-making.
  • Efficient Planning: The platform enables faster, data-driven decision-making in sustainable urban energy infrastructure deployment.

About the Company

Urbio is a Swiss climate-tech software startup founded in January 2020 as a spin-off from EPFL in Sion. It provides an all-in-one AI-powered platform for municipal energy planning, specializing in district heating network design, solar PV integration, and building energy decarbonization. By combining geospatial building data with digital twins and generative design, Urbio enables energy providers, cities, consultants, and developers to quickly model and compare techno-financial scenarios for urban heat plans. Its intuitive interface supports seamless data integration, automated reports, and decentralized planning without GIS expertise. Already used to help decarbonize over 200 European cities, the software accelerates municipal energy transitions, reducing planning time from days to minutes through smart workflows tailored for utilities, municipalities, and engineering firms.

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