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CITIES OF TOMORROW. BUILT TODAY.



JOIN THE EPIC CHALLENGE FOR URBAN TECH INNOVATORS




400+

Challengers


4

Tracks


40

Finalists


1

Winner

STARTUP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

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URBAN TECH CHALLENGERS 2022 HIGHLIGHTS



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THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE FOR URBAN TECH INNOVATORS









Urban Tech Challengers is a premier platform for discovering and supporting
innovative technology startups that make a difference in the world. Each year,
we host an epic pitch competition for entrepreneurs who develop disruptive
products and services for sustainable, resilient and future-proof cities.

In our 2023 edition, we are looking for companies that come up with impactful,
equitable, and scalable solutions to the most pressing challenges our cities
face. So if you want to join the ranks of the most resourceful problem-solvers
out there, consider applying to Urban Tech Challengers. With four verticals to
choose from – Elevating Life & Work Experience, Optimising Urban Operations,
Building for the Future, and Enabling Better Infrastructure – there’s something
for every startup.

Plus, you’ll get the chance to connect with multiple venture capitalists,
corporations, and media to help you succeed. So why wait? Apply now and get
recognised as a top player in the field!



ELEVATING LIFE & WORK EXPERIENCE

The experience of living in our cities is about to get a major upgrade. Thanks
to technology, cities are becoming smarter, more efficient, and more livable
than ever before.

Tag along on our mission to find the most revolutionary new startups pushing the
experience of living in cities to another level. For this track, we are looking
for problem-solvers who address a wide range problems across such areas as:

• Air pollution
• Workplace technology
• Green buildings
• Public health, safety and security

OPTIMISING URBAN OPERATIONS

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to make a city run
like a well-oiled machine. From heating and cooling to facility management,
there’s always room for improvement.

If your company has the expertise in creating cutting-edge products for
monitoring, controlling and optimising urban environments, we encourage you to
submit an application. Whether it’s finding new ways to ease traffic congestion
or making our buildings more energy-efficient, there’s no shortage of challenges
to tackle. In this track, we are looking for applicants pioneering solutions
across such areas as:

• Building automation, heating and cooling
• Urban mobility and logistics
• Facility management
• ESG management

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

The current methods we deploy to build cities are no longer enough. To lay the
foundation for more resilient cities, we will need new technology champions.

Applicants in this track should be innovating to elevate the building process
that includes planning and construction. We expect companies to showcase
technological advancement to solve the biggest challenges the construction
industry is facing today. These are some of the key problems we are expecting
the applicants to address:

• Replacing cement and concrete with sustainable construction materials
• Improving efficiency with new construction methods
• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions using carbon capture & storage
• Balancing out efficiency and sustainability with new construction software

ENABLING BETTER INFRASTRUCTURE

With progressive smart city technologies and data analytics magic, cities today
can optimise their infrastructure systems to better serve their residents and
businesses. This means less waste, happier residents, and more livable
communities.

If you’ve got pioneering ideas that can revolutionise how cities are supported,
powered, and connected, this track is for you. We’re looking for innovative
thinkers who can transform our entire urban infrastructure systems in a
brand-new, sustainable way.

Applicants should submit their out-of-the-box solutions across multiple sectors,
including:

• Urban water supply and infrastructure
• Smart public infrastructure
• Waste management
• Green energy & grid technologies

Apply now!


40 FINALISTS. 1 WINNER

40 companies (10 from each track) will be handpicked by an all-star panel of
industry experts from global corporations, VC  firms, ecosystem builders, and
media partners.

All finalists will get an exciting opportunity to pitch at the Urban Tech
Forward event on October 25-26, 2023, in the bustling city of Warsaw, Poland.

Whether you win the title of Ultimate Urban Tech Challenger of 2023 or not,
you’re sure to have a blast showcasing your innovation and making connections
with the masterminds of the urban tech world.



Application Criteria
Application Criteria



TIMELINE


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APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 8
2

TOP 40 ANNOUNCED

September 18
3

TOP 40 PITCHES

October 25 - 26 @ Urban Tech Forward conference
4

TOP 4 PITCHES & WINNER ANNOUNCED

October 25 - 26 @ Urban Tech Forward conference


STARTUP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Application to the UTC is entirely free and each of the 40 finalist Companies
(10 per each track) will be granted 1 free VIP ticket to Urban Tech Forward
2023. May the odds be in your favor!


Apply now!
Apply now!



WINNERS OF 2022


ULTIMATE WINNER



Founded in 2017 and based in Munich, Germany, Blickfeld is a provider of
cutting-edge LiDAR technology for autonomous mobility and IoT applications.


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TOP 7 FINALISTS



 * INFRASTRUCTURE & INDUSTRIAL IOT

 * CONSTRUCTION TECH

 * URBAN MOBILITY

 * PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE TECH

 * WASTE & WATER

 * SMART BUILDINGS & IOT

 * ENERGY EFFICIENCY

INFRASTRUCTURE & INDUSTRIAL IOT

Founded in 2017 and based in Munich, Germany, Blickfeld is a provider of
cutting-edge LiDAR technology for autonomous mobility and IoT applications.

CONSTRUCTION TECH

ProperGate is a smart collaboration platform that uses digital processes to
optimise the handling of materials on complex construction sites.

URBAN MOBILITY

Elonroad offers a system that can be used to build charging infrastructure such
as electric roads, charging stations and opportunity chargers at stops and
loading bays.

PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE TECH

Spaceflow creates digital experiences to enable better life in buildings. The
company helps landlords and building operators go through digital transformation
to finally connect buildings with their occupiers.

WASTE & WATER

InfoTiles offers end-to-end streaming data solutions, enabling businesses to
accelerate sustainable digital transformation and embrace innovation.

SMART BUILDINGS & IOT

The company provides solutions combining nature and technology to purify air
pollution in cities. Green City Solutions GmbH is the manufacturer of the
world’s first bio-tech filters which quantifiably improve air quality.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Perse offers data services to quantify historical energy and carbon profiles, as
well as predict and reconcile any energy or carbon transaction.


Meet TOP 70 Finalists!
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JURY MEMBERS




LAURA FOX

General Manager, Citi Bike @ Lyft Bikes and Scooters


NAQASH TAHIR

Executive Director – Global CIO Office @ PGIM Real Estate


WILLEM CLAPPAERT

Strategic Business Executive, EMEA Public Sector @ Google


VERONIQUE HÖRDEMANN

Investment Partner @ Future Energy Ventures Management


DITTE LYSGAARD VIND

Managing partner @ Lendager; The Circular Way


ALEXANDER SOMMER-FEIN

Managing Director @ Peak Pride Management


JASON WHITTET

Digital Innovation Lead @ Amazon Web Services


MIKE STYER

AI & Edge Solution Architect @ Google


JAMES BOSKOVIC

Founder & CEO @ BANQloop


BENJAMIN KAFRI

Global Head of Client Relations, Innovation and Partnerships @ BloombergNEF


VALENTINA SHEGOYAN

Managing Partner @ REACH UK | Second Century Ventures


DIEGO SANTAMARIA RAZO

Vice President of Open Innovation @ CRH Ventures


NIKKI GREENBERG

Founder @ Real Estate of the Future


DR. JONATHAN R. WOETZEL

Senior Partner @ McKinsey & Company


RAMY FAM

Vice President @ CRH Ventures


MILANA BOUKHMAN TROUNCE

Director of BioSecurity and Pandemic Resilience and Response @ Stanford
University


HARRY BRIGGS

Director of Sustainability @ Terra Instinct


DARIUSZ TERLECKI

Regional Director Poland & EE @ Webfleet Solutions


TZVETE DONCHEVA

Investor Relations and Platform Manager @ PropTech1 Ventures


ARNE ALLEWAERT

Managing Partner @ Amavi Capital


NISH PATEL

General Partner @ Inertia Ventures


MAGDALENA CHAŁAS

Chief Operations Officer & Investment Manager @ Arkley Brinc VC


YANN AZRAN

CEO @ Mobility Maker


CONAN LAUTERPACHT

Partner @ Sustainable Future Ventures


MICHAEL EWERT

Global Head of Data & BI Solutions @ JLL Technologies (JLLT)


ANDREW KNIGHT

Global Data & Tech Lead @ RICS (the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)


MATHIAS FLATTIN

Partner, MD of Proptech & Contech @ Axeleo Capital


CARLOS TAMAYO

Innovation Manager @ City of Colorado Springs


KRISTÝNA MACHOVÁ

Investment Manager @ Inven Capital


WIKTOR KAROL WALIGORA

Partner & Co-Founder @ Realty Corporation


MIKE SIGAL

General Partner @ Explorador VC


NERINGA DUBAUSKIENĖ

Researcher in Interactive Electronic Systems Group @ Kaunas University of
Technology


DOMINIK ZALEWSKI

Partner @ Urban Impact Capital


ROBERT GRYGOROWICZ

Investment Associate @ SpeedUp Venture Capital Group


TIARA JAMES

Head of Internal Operations @ BANQloop


ANDREAS STRASSER

Partner @ Kompas VC


BRYONY COOPER

Managing Partner & Chief Acceleration Officer @ Arkley Brinc VC


CLAUDIO PARRINELLO

CEO & Co-Founder @ PlanetWatch


BLAIR KAPLAN VENABLES

Head of Communications @ BANQloop


JOSEPH APPLETON

Digital Editor @ bee smart city GmbH


JAKOB SCHULZ

Investment Advisor @ BitStone Capital


ANTONIO RUBINO

Product and Engineering Manager @ PlanetWatch

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ENTRY CRITERIA

There is no geographical limitation for application, companies from all around
the world are encouraged to apply if they meet the below minimum criteria:





FROM…

… Seed to Series B growth stage


MUST BE…

… a technology company challenging status quo in the urban tech sector


IS PRIVATELY HELD…

… often with venture capital investors or bootstrapped


CANNOT…

… be a spin-off from large conglomerate


MUST HAVE...

… revenue or at least minimal traction


FINALISTS ARE REQUIRED…

… to attend Urban Tech Forward and pitch at Urban Tech Challengers finals (C
level or Founder level)


EVALUATION CRITERIA

All applications will be assessed with respect to the following criteria:





PROBLEM

clarity, relevance, importance, etc.


PRODUCT/ SERVICE

core revenue model, differentiation, competition, etc.


GO TO MARKET

understanding of target, scalability, etc.


PROGRESS/ TRACTION

market fit, roadmap, etc.


TEAM

experience, competence, balance, etc.


FINANCING

potential of securing the next investment, etc.

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URBAN MOBILITY

Are you a forward-thinking startup working to raise the bar for the urban
mobility of tomorrow? For this track, we are looking for companies that are
ready to address a wide range of challenges — including congestion, the
efficiency of the transport system, and enabling the transition to zero-emission
transport.

Driverless cars, shared mobility, electric vehicles and connectivity — if your
business disrupts the sector with innovation and makes commuting more enjoyable,
you seem like a perfect candidate for an Urban Mobility track!

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Applicants in the Energy Efficiency track should create top-notch solutions that
improve urban energy efficiency, help reduce environmental impacts and,
ultimately, reach net-zero goals.

From the next-generation solar cells to new ways of optimising energy
consumption, if your company has an out-of-the-box approach for speeding up the
transition towards more sustainable energy — you’re welcome to apply.

We expect companies to showcase innovation combined with technological
advancement.

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WASTE & WATER

The startups in the Waste & Water track should either offer tools to help
communities have access to clean water or develop solutions that reduce
commercial and residential waste.

From proprietary wastewater treatment tools to monitoring devices to waste
reward marketplaces, we’re looking for companies that embark on a mission to
make our cities more equitable, healthy and resilient. 

If your company solves real, everyday problems and delivers practical results,
we can’t wait to find out more about it from your application.

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INFRASTRUCTURE & INDUSTRIAL IOT

Applicants in the Infrastructure & Industrial IoT track should be developing
cutting-edge innovations that transform our existing infrastructure — roads,
bridges, equipment and manufacturing — in ways that empower urban communities. 

Whether your company creates critical infrastructure monitoring solutions,
optimises bridge performance management with Industrial IoT or designs complex
smart road systems — we encourage you to join.

We expect applicants in this track to showcase advanced data-driven solutions
combined with an innovative approach shaping the urban infrastructure of
tomorrow.

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SMART BUILDINGS & IOT

Applicants in the Smart Buildings & IoT section should be tech companies
developing information-based applications to improve spaces, energy performance
and the quality of life — both at homes and commercial buildings.

From HVAC management to air quality monitoring, lighting management and smart
parking, we’re looking for innovative IoT startups that assist facility
management efforts and provide valuable solutions for building spaces. 

If your IoT-focused company can solve real, everyday problems and deliver
practical results, we encourage you to apply.

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PROPERTY & RE TECH

Applicants in the Property & RE Tech track should be tech companies developing
information-based solutions to simplify the process of buying, managing, renting
or selling property.

Whether your company creates brand new digital tools facilitating the use of
real estate assets or improves the automation of processes, applying in the
Property & RE Tech section is a great way to raise visibility for your project.

We expect companies to showcase technology that disrupts the real estate market
with user-friendly services and breakthrough innovations.

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CONSTRUCTION TECH

Applicants in the Construction Tech track should be innovators reinventing the
way we plan, design, manufacture and build.

If your startup focuses on project management, land use, construction, safety,
workforce optimisation or building analysis, this is your go-to track. 

We expect Construction Tech applicants to showcase exceptional performance and
technological advancement either in safety, sustainability, supply chain or
productivity areas.

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