AI:Liner is a European research and innovation project addressing the challenge of ageing sewer networks through data-driven, AI-based asset management. This page provides an overview of the project’s purpose, scope, structure and expected impact.
The Challenge
Across Europe, sewer networks are ageing while inspection resources remain limited and fragmented. Reliable condition data is often incomplete or underused, making it difficult to anticipate failures, prioritise interventions and plan investments effectively.
Mission and goal
AI:Liner’s mission is to support utilities and cities in moving from reactive maintenance practices towards informed, predictive decision-making. By combining advanced monitoring technologies with artificial intelligence, the project aims to reduce uncertainty, lower costs and minimise risks for people and the environment.
What AI:Liner is building
- Next-generation monitoring: Remote sensing, autonomous UAV inspection, and acoustic sensing to capture sewer condition and early warning signals.
- AI for asset management: Automated defect recognition, predictive condition assessment and strategic planning including sustainability metrics.
- Enhanced renovation techniques: Improved understanding of liner material ageing and new quality control approaches for trenchless rehabilitation.
- Enabling innovation uptake: Strengthened capacities and policy frameworks for secure application of AI and advanced infrastructure management.
More information
- Funder: Horizon Europe
- Funded value: 5,960,288€
- Start date: September 2025
- End date: August 2028
- Website: https://ailiner.eu/