Smart Docklands funds four projects in biodiversity, accessibility, and community innovation Posted on: 08 May 2026 The newly funded pilot projects will enable another cohort of innovators to tackle some of Dublin Docklands’ urban challenges. Smart Docklands is one of Dublin’s flagship smart districts, representing a unique collaboration across academia, industry and local government to advocate for and pilot community-centred technology innovations. The programme is delivered in partnership between Dublin City Council and the CONNECT Research Ireland Centre for Future Networks headquartered at Trinity. This second round of pilots reflects the breadth and ambition of what community-led innovation can look like. Building on the learnings from the inaugural round, the newly funded projects were again shaped by a community survey and wider engagement. The four new pilot winners are: - WingSense, Trinity – Biodiversity/Urban Greening: Low-power mmWave radar sensors detect insect and pollinator activity continuously, day or night and in all weather conditions, without capturing images or audio. Machine learning transforms this data into actionable, privacy-safe biodiversity insights for cities. - ScannAR, Solasine – Digital Tools/Tech Access: A web-based AR experience delivered via QR codes — no app needed. Scanning unlocks 3D experiences with audio narration and local storytelling, fully accessible to blind, visually impaired, deaf, and hard-of-hearing users. - ARROW, The Convention Centre Dublin– Accessibility/Inclusive Design: An inclusive wayfinding layer co-designed with neurodiverse users, combining 'what to expect' guides, typical and real time sensory environment indicators into one coherent, place-based service. - Raytown Roundtable, Codema – Dublin’s Energy Agency – Accessibility/Inclusive Design & Digital Tools/Tech Access: A touch-based interactive table piloted at the Raytown Energy Dock in Ringsend/Irishtown, giving residents a hands-on way to explore their neighbourhood and shape local decisions — no digital skills needed. The WingSense team with Prof. Dan Kilper, second from left. Professor Dan Kilper,