Where Urban Challenges Meet Real-World Innovation.

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Leading Cities is a non-profit foundation committed to tackling society's greatest challenges through urban innovation by enhancing the sustainability and resilience of our communities.


AcceliGOV, in collaboration with QBE, provides funding for vetted solutions sourced through AcceliCITY, one of the world's top GovTech accelerators. We offer prepaid projects to generate direct impact for communities worldwide.


DEADLINE FOR Q3: MARCH 14TH, 2026

DEADLINR FOR Q4: JUNE 16TH, 2026

AcceliGOV Rules

Which Solution Are You Seeking?

The AcceliGOV program encourages cities, municipalities, and private organizations to apply for a no-cost implementation of innovative, sustainable solutions that enhance urban resilience and address specific local challenges. This year, Leading Cities is proud to have ten separate no-cost, low-risk project offerings. Click the boxes to learn more about each offering and to apply!

November Edition: Applications Due March 14th, 2026

Additional No-Cost, Low-Risk Project Offerings

February Edition: Applications Due June 14th, 2026

RCOAST

A coastal erosion monitoring and mitigation solution

A no-cost, low-risk coastal monitoring project that measures erosion mitigation performance and delivers actionable ROI data

Learn More and Apply

Whats Doing PTY LTD

AN ACCESSIBILITY PLATFORM FOR INCLUSIVE CITY LIVING

A fully funded initiative launching a city-wide accessibility and wellbeing platform to strengthen inclusion and community participation.

Learn More and Apply

True Flood Risk

A real-time flood intelligence platform for building-level resilience

A fully funded initiative providing property-level flood risk insights for emergency response and resilience planning.

Learn More and Apply

Dosy Bikes

A female-first mobility platform

A no-cost, low-risk project enabling safe, sustainable micromobility for women through a female-led ride-hailing and training platform.

Learn More and Apply

AquaSave

A smart system for water efficiency

A no-cost, low-risk project providing smart water intelligence and infrastructure to reduce waste and support city sustainability.

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AcceliGOV Impact

Reducing Risk & Cost of City Innovation

Leveraging a network of global experts to evaluate and vet smart city solution providers municipalities are able to access some of the world’s leading solutions.

The AcceliGOV Process

Pilot Offering Defined

A pilot project proposal is selected from hundreds of smart city solutions vetted by global experts offering a no-cost pilot to the AcceliGOV Challenge Champion.

Application Period

Municipalities and organizations of all sizes and locations complete brief application to be considered for AcceliGOV award of a no-cost pilot.

Winner Announced

Leading Cities announces and promotes the AcceliGOV winner globally and facilitates the pilot kick off planning between the solution provider and winning municipality.

Past Editions

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020