Urbantech – Copenhagen
CLOSED: Research Funding for Innovative Transportation Solutions
23/04/2019
Access Cities – using Open Innovation to create sustainable urban changes
08/05/2019
| City: | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Challenge Title: | Urbantech |
| Challenge Owner: | Urbantech is established by COWI, VKR Holding, EWII and supported by Realdania and The Danish Industry Foundation. The program is run by Rainmaking in collaboration with BLOXHUB, Danish Design Centre and Danish Architecture Center. |
| Challenge Website: | http://urbantechprogram.io |
| Challenge Award: | Potential collaboration with partners, as well as €15000 to cover expenses while staying in Copenhagen. |
| OtherAwards: | Each startup will receive €15.000 in cash to cover living expenses. Each startup also get co-working desks at BLOXHUB for free + access to AWS Activate. |
| Theme / Sector: | Urban technology within our four scoping areas: Liveability, Energy & Hyper Connectivity, Buildings Inside and Out, and The Built Environment |
| Challenge Blurb: | The Urbantech program is a non-equity accelerator, and innovation program for selected growth stage startups within the urban tech space. Together with the partners of the program, we will empower you to set up pilot projects, channel sales and further the development of sustainable cities. The program will run through 2019-2021, admitting 10 startups in each cycle. |
| Challenge Description: | The program is structured like a traditional accelerator with a 3-month onsite program, but unlike other accelerators our end-goal is to create meaningful partnerships between startups and partners. During the program, we will help you grow your startup and engage you with the partners of the program. After Demo Day, you will additionally have the opportunity to stick around for an extra 3 months. |
| Open for Submissions: | Currently open |
| Deadline for Submissions: | 05/26/19 |
| Finalist Announcement: | 20 startups will be invited to Selection Days in Copenhagen 25-27 of June. |
| Winner Announcement: | The 10 final startups of the 2019 program will be selected and announced on June 27th. The program will kick off on August 19th. |
| Who Can Apply: | We’re looking for 10 growth-stage startups with a market-ready solution and an experienced team who are able to commit to the program and its partners. |
| Registration Details: | Submit your application before May 26 2019 at urbantechprogram.io. |
For application assistance: Climate-KIC