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Subways & Trams
Safety & Security in Mobility

To propose innovative solutions to enhance the safety and security of the metro and tram systems in the Lyon metropolitan area’s public transit network.

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Strengthening the Safety and Security of Infrastructure

SYTRAL Mobilités, RATP Dev Lyon, H7, and the Lyon Métropole Saint-Étienne Roanne Chamber of Commerce and Industry are joining forces to launch the first competition dedicated to innovative safety and security solutions for the TCL network’s metro and tram systems.

The goal: to identify mature solutions that are ready to be tested on the TCL network.

Startups, small and medium-sized businesses, large corporations, and research laboratories—in France and around the world—apply now!

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Three Priority Issues

Proposed solutions must have a prototype ready for testing on the TCL network and fall under one of the following categories:

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Strengthen the sense of security
Enhance travelers' sense of security.

For example:

Prevent harassment, violence, and intimidating behavior;

Make it easier to report a dangerous situation or an assault;

Improve the sense of safety in stations, trains, and less-frequented areas;

Reassure and assist travelers who are alone or vulnerable;

Improve lighting, ambiance, and the perception of spaces.

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02.
Reducing the Risk of Accidents
Protect users and enhance operational safety.

For example: 

Preventing collisions between trams, pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicles;

Detect accidental falls on the tracks;

Prevent accidents when passengers are boarding and exiting;

Ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals or those with limited mobility when traveling;

Identify hazardous situations on platforms, stairways, or walkways;

Anticipate high-risk situations through data analysis or automated detection.

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03.
Preventing Acts of Malice
Identify high-risk situations and protect both the network and its users.

For example:

Detect unauthorized intrusions into infrastructure;

Detect intentional entry onto the tracks or unauthorized access to the tracks;

Identify abandoned luggage or items;

Detect and prevent damage, graffiti, and acts of vandalism;

Protect sensitive equipment and technical facilities;

Improve the detection, reporting, and handling of security incidents.

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What's in it for the winners?
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Visibility & Pitch Day
10 to 12 shortlisted projects will present their solutions in person to teams from SYTRAL Mobilités, RATP Dev Lyon, H7, and the Lyon Métropole Saint-Étienne Roanne Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Test Phases
The winning project(s) will engage with the innovation teams to explore opportunities for collaboration and consider testing their solution in real-world conditions.
Tue, Nov. 3
Launch
Call for Proposals Now Open.
Thu., Dec. 31
Closing
Call for proposals has ended.
Thu., Jan. 7
Pre-selection Committee
Selection of Finalists.
February 2027
Pitch Day
Final pitch to the jury.
They share their expertise
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Laura Bidegaray
Head of Innovation — RATP Dev
Francesco Schianchi
Startup Manager — H7
Gaëlle Dupuy
Strategic Account Development Manager — CCI Lyon Métropole
Selena Miniscalco
Communications Specialist — H7
    04 Innovation Leaders
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    SYTRAL Mobilités is the organizing authority that oversees transportation in the Lyon Metropolitan Area and the 11 intermunicipal communities of the Rhône department, comprising 262 municipalities and nearly 2 million residents.

    It funds, organizes, and develops the TCL public transit network.

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    In Lyon, RATP Dev actively contributes to urban mobility by operating five key modes of transportation within the Lyon Public Transportation Network (TCL): the metro, tram, funicular, Rhônexpress, and river shuttle. These services account for a significant portion of daily travel in the metropolitan area, with more than one million trips made each day.
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    H7, a socially responsible accelerator and a flagship hub for the digital sector in the Lyon metropolitan area, supports startups in their growth and impact. To fulfill this mission, H7 relies on three pillars: support programs, operated by H7 and developed alongside its partners; the community, comprising entrepreneurs, large companies, talent, investment funds, and partner schools; and the hub, a space for connection and collaboration where everyone can create, learn, and explore new possibilities.
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    The CCI Lyon Métropole Saint-Étienne Roanne is the benchmark partner for businesses and local authorities in the Rhône and Loire regions. It supports entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey: creation, development, transmission, digital, ecological and international transition.

    As a major player in economic attraction, it supports innovation, trains tomorrow's talent through its schools and helps to energize the local economic fabric.

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      Startups, small and medium-sized businesses, large corporations, and research laboratories—apply by December 31.
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