Newcastle’s Grid Smarter Cities has secured a deal with Dublin City Council to use its technology to improve the loading and deliveries in the city.
The tech firm is rolling out its Kerb app across Dublin, which will allow drivers to book a virtual loading bay on previously restricted kerb space.
It is hoped the software will help ease traffic across the city, leading to lower waste emissions.
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Kerb is set to go live in late July, after the company took part in the Smart Dublin and Enterprise Ireland’s SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) programme.
Neil Herron, managing director of Grid Smarter Cities, said: “Knowing exactly where you’ll park before you start your journey has the potential to revolutionise the face of our cities. As congestion increases and delivery services explode, our app can reduce pollution and contribute to happier, healthier lives of city residents.”
He added: “Now we’ve secured our first overseas deal, we are stepping up our export activity, and plan to enter new markets including the US and Brazil. If we can do it, so can many others.”
To support Grid Smarter Cities’ growth the company is planning to double the size of its team over the next year.
Grid Smarter Cities was introduced to Dublin City Council as part of a Department for International Trade (DIT) led trade mission to Singapore. The business is now looking to expand into Brazil, China and the US.
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David Coppock, head of regions (North East) at DIT, said: “Grid Smarter Cities is a fantastic example of the outstanding innovation currently taking place in the North East.
“The company is accelerating its international growth after realising the true potential of its software and is using our support to kick-start its exporting journey. I hope this contract is the first of many for Neil and his team.
“From navigating barriers such as language to the logistics of exporting, we have a team of ITAs ready to help companies looking to export. We also have colleagues based across the globe to help organise meetings with potential buyers and arrange for translators to be present when needed.
“Whether it’s selling a product or service, I’d encourage businesses to get in touch with our team now to see how they could reap the benefits of exporting.”