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Challengers
7
Tracks
70
Finalists
1
Winner
Startup applications are open!
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SMARTER BUILDINGS. BETTER CITIES. FOR EVERYONE.
At Urban Tech Challengers, we are on a mission to pinpoint the most game-changing startups laying the groundwork for future-proof cities.
If your company creates disruptive solutions that improve city life, this is your chance to put your product or service in the spotlight. Join us and compete for the attention of 100+ VCs & CVCs, global media exposure, and an equity-free money prize!
To enter, applicants must be innovators fostering the urban tech revolution in one of the seven areas – Construction Tech, Property & Real Estate Tech, Smart Buildings & IoT, Infrastructure & Industrial IoT, Waste & Water, Energy Efficiency or Urban Mobility.
70 FINALISTS. 1 WINNER
TOP-70 companies (10 in each track) will be shortlisted by a panel of industry experts from global corporations, VC firms, ecosystem builders and media partners.
All finalists will get an invitation to pitch live or virtually at the Urban Tech Forward 2022 event. Taking place on September 27-28, 2022, in Warsaw, Poland, the conference will bring valuable media attention and unique networking opportunities – and you don’t even have to win to enjoy these benefits.
One company will become the Ultimate Winner of Urban Tech Challengers 2022. Top companies in each track will be awarded prizes.
Timeline
APPLICATION DEADLINE – AUGUST 16, 2022
Application to the UTC is entirely free and each of the 70 finalist Companies (10 per each track) will be granted 1 free (in-person or virtual) ticket to Urban Tech Forward 2022. May the odds be in your favor!