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After an incredible journey and rigorous selection of our Top 100, Top 50, then Top 10 from 740+ applicants, Leading Cities is thrilled to announce the most innovative and impactful solutions in the QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge. These outstanding companies are transforming our world and leading the charge in building a more resilient and sustainable future. We are so excited to share these game-changers with you: Agora World – Empowering urban planners to create 3D digital twins with a no-code platform. Airbuild Inc – Revolutionizing buildings with a three-in-one solution for carbon capture, energy generation, and water filtration. Biostra – Transforming organic waste into premium fertilizer in just minutes, supporting sustainable agriculture. Gravity Water – Turning rain into safe drinking water for schools, using innovative rainwater harvesting technology. Green The Chain – Simplifying sustainable procurement with a marketplace for eco-friendly products. Reef Arches – Protecting coastlines and restoring marine habitats with modular wave attenuation devices. Taro AI – Leveraging AI to monitor urban forests, enhance tree health, and reduce infrastructure damage. TranslateLive – Bridging communication barriers with real-time language and accessibility solutions. Washbox Global – Offering a mobile, recycled-water tool wash system for all construction trades on any site. WEO – Providing environmental analytics to help cities monitor climate impacts and improve resilience. ?? Join us in celebrating these incredible innovators who are driving real change for a brighter, greener future! Congrats to these amazing companies, we can't wait to see what you do for urban resilience in the future ??? #ResilienceChallenge #Innovation #Sustainability #SmartCities #ClimateAction #QBEAcceliCITY

Get ready to transform your city planning approach! ?? Join us on December 3rd for an exclusive online workshop, Smart City Strategy: Delivery and Successful Implementation, hosted by Smart City Strategies and Solutions. This session is perfect for tech startups and #smartcity equipment suppliers looking to dive into practical use cases, innovative strategies, and real-world examples for smarter urban development. ?? ?? When: December 3rd, 12 PM - 5 PM AEST ?? Where: Zoom ?? Plus, you'll receive a certificate of completion! Secure your spot and learn how to design and implement impactful Smart City strategies that make a difference. Spaces are limited, so register now! https://lnkd.in/gYrrh668 #SmartCity #UrbanInnovation #SustainableCities #TechForGood

Check out #AcceliGOV solution provider & current #AcceliCITY cohort member WEO and their pilot in the City of New Bedford!! We are so excited to be seeing this partnership progress to further urban resiliency and sustainability.

Which Solution Will You Choose? Welcome to #AcceliGOV, a program that allows city officials and private corporations to compete to receive a FREE, TAILORED INSTALLATION of one of five vetted #smartcitysolutions. This quarter, we are proud to offer the following solutions in our arsenal of no-cost pilot opportunities: 1. Rego, a smart waste solution 2. #EagleRidgeInnovations, a wastewater solution 3. HAH Parking, a smart parking solution 4. Infiltron Software Suite, a cybersecurity solution 5. FLASH Weather AI, a smart weather solution To learn more about these offerings, check out our highlight in SmartCitiesWorld: https://lnkd.in/eiZvyW5j Apply for one or all of the five solutions here: https://lnkd.in/gm-vqevF

?? Uniting the innovation of Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse in urban progress! ??? Leading Cities is thrilled to be partnering with BizzTech and the amazing Urban Metaverse Conference, a groundbreaking event that will bring together 500+ key international stakeholders, from urban planners to technology innovators, investors, and government officials. With 50+ world-class speakers, attendees will dive deep into the integration of metaverse technologies into smart city planning, propelling the future of urban innovation - and you may just recognize a few of the names! (Hint, hint: Join to hear Michael Lake's session!) ?? This exclusive hybrid event, partly happening in the luxurious setting of the Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora in sunny Tenerife, serves as the perfect precursor to the globally renowned Smart Cities Expo World Congress in Barcelona. Join this event for cutting-edge discussions and unparalleled networking in a place where professional enrichment meets leisure. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eEzQtcYU

My colleague Giuliana Hayes ? from the Leading Cities Accelicity cohort is looking for a CIO - please share with your network!

Exciting news for cities and corporations worldwide— Leading Cities’ AcceliGOV is back with 5 groundbreaking, no-cost pilot projects designed to tackle today’s most urgent urban challenges. These expert-vetted solutions are ready to be piloted in any municipality or private organization, offering support in areas like AI-powered waste management, real-time weather forecasting, parking optimization, cybersecurity, and wastewater treatment. AcceliGOV is designed to remove the financial risk from innovation, making it easier for cities and corporations to implement cutting-edge technology with zero cost. Whether you’re focused on sustainability, efficiency, or resilience, these solutions from Rego, FLASH Weather AI, HAH Parking, Infiltron Software Suite, and #EagleridgeInnovations will help you reach your goals. Applications are due by February 7th, and we encourage you to explore this opportunity! Join an info session to see how each of these solutions can fit into your operations. Info Sessions: https://lnkd.in/eFpkXxb9 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e8Mf29dZ Take action today and lead your city or organization into the future of urban innovation! #AcceliGOV #SustainablePilots #ApplyNow

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! Join us for #CleantechConnect2024 tomorrow, Thursday, September 26th, at 10 AM EDT! This virtual event, hosted by Leading Cities, will bring together investors, solution providers, and cleantech experts. With over 20 startups ready to showcase their innovative solutions, you won’t want to miss the engaging discussions and fresh ideas for a sustainable future. Meet some of our inspiring speakers:? - Christopher Warren, Chief Scientific Officer of WISE Sustainability? - Jay Foster, CEO of Carbon Utility? - Liis Seinberg, CTO and Chief Scientific Officer of MYCEEN? - Chris Cardé, Founder and CEO of HeyCharge? - Max Bregman, CEO of BreatheEV? - Jiayuan Huang, Business Developer of #enjoyelecf? - Pablo M. Vidarte Gordillo, CEO of Bioo? - Cam Raufi, CEO of Prezerv Technologies A huge thanks to our partners— Beamline Accelerator, TiE, MassCEC Internships, Cleantech Group, Smart Cities Council, Kerala Startup Mission, Creative HQ, The Connective, #GITA, and Canberra Innovation Network—for making this event possible. Don’t miss your chance to connect with leading cleantech startups and network with key players in the sustainability ecosystem. It’s not too late to register: https://lnkd.in/gASX6uut! See you there!?

Get ready for #CleantechConnect THIS Thursday, September 26th, at 10 AM EDT! Join Leading Cities for this virtual event that bridges investors, solution providers, and experts in the cleantech industry. With over 20 innovative startups showcasing their cleantech solutions, this event promises to spark engaging discussions and inspire new ideas for a sustainable future. Meet some of our visionary speakers who are eager to share their insights: - Valeria Ratsutskaya, Executive Corporate Affairs Manager of Eco Wave Power - Victoria Pisini, VP Startegy and Business Operations of Enersion Inc. - Vipin Raj and CEO of #AGSO Agrosodier Pvt Ltd - Ravish Majithia, Founder and CEO of Magnomer - Ira Bailey, Founder of Coshop NZ - Hüseyin ?., Co-Founder of PiKARE TECHNOLOGIES - Gon Zifroni, COO of LumenCache - Max M., Founder and Chairman of PlasticFri? We’re excited to partner with Beamline Accelerator, TiE, MassCEC Internships, Cleantech Group, Smart Cities Council, Kerala Startup Mission, Creative HQ, The Connective, #GITA, and Canberra Innovation Network to bring this event to life. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with cutting-edge cleantech startups and key players in the smart city and sustainability sectors. Register now and be part of the action: https://lnkd.in/gASX6uut.

Happy Climate Week! To celebrate, join us on September 26th at 10 AM EDT for #CleantechConnect, Leading Cities' virtual event connecting investors, solution providers, and experts in the cleantech industry! This event will create a dynamic platform to explore solutions for a sustainable future.? We have over 20 startups lined up to present their cleantech solutions, many of which aim to revolutionize the Energy Sector.?The following include some of the speakers in this sector who are ready to share their sustainable solutions with you: Mathilde Mounier, Co-Founder and COO of Powerweave? Martin Adams, CEO of Heliosync? Alens Martīni, CEO of ProtiumTech? Michael Marczi, CEO of MarsCharge? Ilea Buffier FAICD, Founder and Managing Director of Evalue8 Sustainability? Kyle Kosmack, Technical and Business Development Engineer at MicroEra Power, Inc. We are thrilled to be collaborating with our partner organizations, who are helping us put this amazing event together. These partners include Beamline Accelerator, TiE, MassCEC Internships, Cleantech Group, Smart Cities Council, Kerala Startup Mission, Creative HQ, The Connective, GITA - the Global Impact Tech Alliance, and Canberra Innovation Network. Don’t miss this chance to engage with cutting-edge cleantech startups and network with key players in the smart city and sustainability ecosystems. Register now to be part of the audience and witness these innovative solutions in action: https://lnkd.in/gASX6uut.?