Leading Cities

What an amazing day for the QBE #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge! Today's AcceliCITY curriculum featured Thomas Mueller, co-founder of bee smart city GmbH! Tom delivered an enlightening lecture on "Inside Influence: Securing Your City Champion." He shared invaluable insights on how startups can better find, connect with, and collaborate with city officials. From understanding city needs to building lasting relationships, Tom's expertise provided our cohort with actionable strategies to make a significant impact. Believe it or not, Tom was in the same shoes as our startups just 8 years ago and has since made tremendous strides in the smart city sector. A huge thank you to Tom for his wisdom and inspiration. We're grateful for his wisdom and look forward to seeing our startups thrive! 🚀🌆 

We are thrilled to announce some fantastic news from one of our 2024 #AcceliCITY cohort members, Andre Cheung of Robotics Cats! The Fire Foresight Team, which includes RoboticsCats, has qualified for the XPRIZE Wildfire competition in the Autonomous Wildfire Response track. 🎉 Fire Foresight is a remarkable consortium of four startups: Indicium Dynamics (Tasmania, Australia) Little Place Labs (Texas, US) Robotics Cats (Hong Kong, China) Taz Drone Solutions (Tasmania, Australia) Leading Cities is so proud to support Andre Cheung and the entire team at Robotics Cats as they continue their efforts to make the world a more sustainable and safe place for all. Read on about this opportunity: https://lnkd.in/esdvC4MU

A HUGE congratulations to itselectric, our 2023 #AcceliCITY Grand Prize winner last year, for being selected by the City of Boston to expand access to curbside EV charging! 🌟🚗🔌 itselectric specializes in providing compact, easy-to-install curbside EV chargers that seamlessly integrate into urban environments, promoting clean energy and reducing carbon footprints. This partnership will help Boston establish a successful, scalable model for deploying EV charging stations in public spaces. Mayor Michelle Wu's dedication to equity and the #GreenNewDeal is evident as Boston aims to ensure every household is within a five-minute walk of a public EV charging station. Leading Cities is so excited to see Nathan L. King and the entire team at itselectric engaging with our home city. Boston was a finalist in the #AcceliGOV competition, so we are ecstatic that this partnership has moved forward. Keep on changing the world, one curb at a time, itselectric!

Announcing the newest members of our Top 100 Western Resilience Solutions for the 2024 QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge! These visionary startups are leading the charge in resilience and smart city innovation, and we're proud to support them on this exciting path. Join us in congratulating: Extrasense Tech: https://www.extrasense.co/ Humanity Link: https://www.humanity.link/ inSuit: https://www.insuit.net/ IronYun: https://lnkd.in/e2A4Nq8e Lasso Loop Recycling: https://www.lassoloop.com/ The Leading Cities team eagerly anticipates the impactful contributions these startups will make. We’re excited for a journey filled with groundbreaking advancements and transformative solutions!

🚨 LaunchPad 11 Leak! 🚨 We've got some top-secret footage from today’s QBE #AcceliCITY curriculum session with Emily Yates, Chief Innovation Officer of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). In her session, entitled "Blueprints for Impact: Crafting Scalable Pilot Projects," Emily shared invaluable insights on developing pilot projects that truly make a difference. This session provided our cohort with essential strategies for developing effective and scalable pilot projects, crucial for driving impactful urban innovation. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks at how we're driving urban innovation! A HUGE thank you to Emily Yates for spending some time in LaunchPad 11 today! Our cohort could not be more excited to connect with you.

WOW! With over 100 start-ups representing 27 unique verticals in this year's #AcceliCITY cohort, we are beyond excited to see the incredible innovation and resilience this year's QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge will bring. Each start-up is on a mission to transform our cities, making them smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient. From advanced AI solutions and cutting-edge clean technology to revolutionary smart water management and social impact initiatives, the diversity and potential of this cohort are truly inspiring. We can't wait to embark on this journey with all of you and witness the groundbreaking advancements that lie ahead. Stay tuned for more updates and success stories as we work together to build a better future!

We are thrilled to announce our second June MVP for the QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge: Imeshi Weerasinghe of WEO! WEO is democratizing environmental data by leveraging satellite technology to provide advanced analytics and actionable insights. Their mission is to create sustainable solutions for water management and environmental preservation. By harnessing the power of space data and AI, WEO is transforming how cities monitor and address environmental challenges, making urban areas more resilient and sustainable. Imeshi Weerasinghe has been recognized as our MVP for her dedication to making herself and her solution available to anyone in #LaunchPad11. Her eagerness to connect with other entrepreneurs has proven to be a valuable way to further the strength and resilience of smart city technology for all. Join us in celebrating Imeshi and the WEO team for their incredible contributions. Learn more about WEO here: https://www.weo-water.com/

We are thrilled to unveil the newest members of our Top 100 Eastern Resilience Solutions for the 2024 QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge! These trailblazing startups are set to redefine resilience and smart city innovation, and we couldn't be more excited to support them on this journey. As participants, they are in for an incredible experience, including a chance to win a $100,000 grand prize, weekly curriculum sessions with industry leaders, unparalleled networking opportunities, and access to our exclusive #LaunchPad 11 platform. The journey ahead promises transformative solutions and groundbreaking advancements that will shape the future of our cities. A huge congratulations to: Chemolex : https://chemolex.co.ke/ Co-Connect App: https://lnkd.in/eE_HdHhb Communiti Labs: https://lnkd.in/e3tiF6dp CSM Technologies: https://lnkd.in/eQ_YHvBw Djudge Report Now: https://www.djudge.org.ng/ The Leading Cities team is eagerly anticipating the remarkable contributions these startups will bring to the table. We look forward to a collaborative journey filled with innovative ideas and transformative solutions!

We are thrilled to announce our first June MVP of the QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge: Minky Kernacs of Mercurio Analytics! Mercurio Analytics is revolutionizing how cities address critical social challenges such as homelessness, addiction, and crime. Their innovative AI-powered data management and analytics platform, Mercurio D4, integrates and analyzes data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights for city officials. This powerful tool helps cities make informed decisions, implement targeted interventions, and ultimately create safer, more resilient communities. Minky Kernacs has been recognized as our MVP for her dedication to connecting with our various cohorts via LaunchPad 11 - her eagerness to talk, connect and share has already opened up some doorways to collaboration! Join us in congratulating Minky and the entire Mercurio Analytics team for their outstanding contributions! Learn more about Mercurio Analytics and their groundbreaking solutions by visiting their website: https://mercurio.ai/

We are elated to introduce the latest group from our Top 100 Western Resilience Solutions for the 2024 QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge! These trailblazing startups are redefining resilience and smart city innovation, and we’re honored to accompany them on this journey. A huge congratulations to: Future: https://www.future.co/ GoodVision Ltd: https://lnkd.in/dR8x4JUY Gravity Water: https://lnkd.in/dmGYtQga Greenfluidics: https://greenfluidics.com/ HousingBase.io: https://lnkd.in/e8eNQfTc The Leading Cities team is eager to see the impactful contributions these startups will make. We’re looking forward to a collaborative journey filled with groundbreaking advancements and transformative solutions!