Cities are at a pivotal moment. With more than $130 billion in federal support to aid local governments, paired with what may be the largest federal backing in clean energy infrastructure, cities are ascending from an unprecedented year with the opportunity to rebuild for a better future. Central to this recovery are new strategies and innovations that prioritize resilience, build lasting communities and enhance sustainability across a myriad of industries.
We have rethought our traditional Demo Day format into our inaugural URBAN-X Summit. We’re pleased to present to you three days of immersive conversation with our impressive class of Cohort 09 founders and experts across mobility, sustainability, energy, the built environment and more, to explore how new technologies can help our nation rebound and create safer, healthier, greener and more enjoyable cities.
- 3 days of insightful panels discussing some of the most pressing topics around climate, the built environment and building stronger communities.
- 8 companies and 3 experts focused on energy & grid, built environment & real estate, transportation & mobility, and public safety.
- Introductions between accredited investors and URBAN-X founders. Please contact us if you would like to get in touch: shilpi@urban.us
Theme
Resilience and Communities, Built Environment
Following close to a year and a half of social isolation in the wake of the pandemic, the need for community and togetherness has been amplified across society. With new technologies at the ready, like human-centric transportation infrastructure, disaster preparedness analytics and building-based communication platforms, it’s time to build resilience in our social tissue and invest in those around us. Join URBAN-X founders, Oonee, Dorothy and OneRoof as they discuss innovations for more connected, safe, and resilient cities.
You can watch the event at 1 PM ET on June 1 on YouTube by clicking here, or on Zoom by clicking here.
Welcoming remarks by:
Bernd Körber, BMW Group, Head of MINI
Shaun Abrahamson, Managing Director of Urban Us
Theme
Real Estate, Built Environment
The real estate sector is responsible for 40% of carbon emissions globally. As calls for climate action grow louder in cities across the world, paired with renewed interest and significant investment from the White House to tackle this massive challenge, new innovations that enable greener, more efficient buildings will be key. Join URBAN-X Cohort 09 founders, Builders Patch, Urbio and Domatic, as they discuss how to create a cleaner, more affordable built environment through new AI and data-driven solutions.
You can watch the event at 1 PM ET on June 1 on YouTube by clicking here, or on Zoom by clicking here.
Welcoming remarks by:
Bernd Körber, BMW Group, Head of MINI
Stonly Baptiste, Co-Founder of Urban Us
Theme
Energy and Grid, Climate
In order to meet our 2050 net-zero goals and ambitious climate pledges from the likes of Amazon, Apple and more, new innovations and ideas that decarbonize our cities and modernize age-old industries are critical. From real-time carbon intelligence, to green hydrogen, to building electrification, join URBAN-X founders, Singularity and Origen, as they discuss the technologies that will empower us with the tools needed to tackle climate change.
You can watch the event at 1 PM ET on June 1 on YouTube by clicking here, or on Zoom by clicking here.
Welcoming remarks by:
Bernd Körber, BMW Group, Head of MINI
Shilpi Kumar, Partner at Urban Us
URBAN-X is the leading accelerator for startups reimagining city life. Founded by MINI and run in partnership with Urban Us, URBAN-X helps early-stage companies work with and in cities. URBAN-X has a global reach unparalleled by any other urbantech accelerator. Startups have access to a network of over 2,000 partners around the world, including entrepreneurs, investors, and public-sector leaders, who support founders through the URBAN-X program.
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