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- Smart Islands
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Municipality of KosInstitutional
Island governance & smart tourism
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A dynamic island municipality co-creating innovation for sustainable tourism.
The Municipality of Kos is the governing authority of Kos island, one of the most visited destinations in the Dodecanese and a major hub for international tourism in Greece. The Municipality is actively pursuing a smart island strategy — leveraging digital technology and public-private partnerships to improve the quality of urban life, support sustainable tourism, and strengthen local governance. Through the IdeaKos.Lab initiative, Kos is a key City.Lab partner within the Pleiades ecosystem.
Connect with MemberAt a Glance
- 01 Member type Institutional
- 02 Primary sector Smart Cities
- 03 Location Kos, Dodecanese, Greece
What they do
The Municipality of Kos manages a large and complex island administration, balancing the needs of a permanent resident community with the demands of a tourism industry that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The Municipality oversees public infrastructure, urban services, environmental management, and local economic development — making it a significant public sector actor in the South Aegean region.
Through its City.Lab engagement with Pleiades, the Municipality of Kos is co-developing digital solutions for smart tourism management, intelligent urban mobility, environmental monitoring, and more efficient public service delivery. The IdeaKos.Lab provides a structured innovation environment where technology is tested and validated in the context of a real, dynamic island community.
Areas of Expertise
- Island urban management & public services
- Sustainable tourism strategy & management
- Smart mobility & environmental monitoring
- Public sector digitalisation & citizen services
Role in the Ecosystem:
The Municipality of Kos anchors the IdeaKos.Lab, giving the Pleiades ecosystem access to a vibrant island urban environment for testing and scaling smart tourism, mobility, and public service innovations.
Activities & Involvement:
Work with Municipality of Kos
Connect with Municipality of Kos through the Pleiades ecosystem to explore collaboration, partnerships, and innovation opportunities.
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