Cities of the Future

Urban Innovation Champions

The Cities of the Future startup showcase will highlight a range of cutting edge innovations, exploring key trends in the future of Connectivity, Smart Infrastructure, Smart Mobility, Smart Governance, Sustainability and Urban Planning.

Startups will be selected to showcase their company based on the following criteria:

VISION

Bold, creative ideas that address urgent issues facing cities

IMPACT

The solution has a strong likelihood of improving the lives of citizens in a sustainable manner

DEVELOPMENT

Demonstrated support from key stakeholders such as investors, municipal customers

SCALABILITY

Startups must have potential to deploy their solution to similar problems faced by other cities

The Urban Innovation Champion Award

The inaugural Urban Innovation Champion Award aims to recognise the 15 most innovative startups in ASEAN. These are growth companies using innovative technologies to improve the future of city development.

Founders will be invited to present their companies story at the small, invite-only event, in front of a host of senior leaders. Each company will also be granted designated space to exhibit their technologies and solutions. There will be a plethora of networking opportunities with senior decision leaders as well as an invitation to attend the Awards Ceremony.