Communities have challenges. We help you solve them.

You've Come to the Right Place.

Leading a community in today’s world means doing more with less—advancing climate resilience, sustainability, and social equity, all while balancing tight budgets and public expectations. But no matter the size or location, every city faces complex challenges, and every leader deserves access to the tools to solve them.


At Leading Cities, we collaborate with over 3,000 municipal leaders to bridge the gap between pressing needs and innovative solutions. Our programs are designed to help cities turn bold ideas into practical results.

How to Engage

Engage with Our Ecosystem

What is

LaunchPad 11?

Find Certified Solutions

What is Leading Cities Academy?

Win a Free Pilot Project

What is AcceliGOV?

Sustainably Scale Solutions

What is

LC3?

Communities Thriving with Leading Cities

When our urban areas thrive, the planet thrives—see how our programs have driven success for sustainable and resilient communities across the globe

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Explore this Partnership

Since its inception, Leading Cities has directly supported, mentored, and provided growth opportunities to hundreds of startups, driving real-world impact through innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnerships.

Our start-ups

have raised

Over $1.5 Billion

Our start-ups have created

Over 12,600 jobs

Our Start-Ups Have Earned

Over $2.2 Million

Leading Cities Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my town or territory count as a city?

Can only cities apply for AcceliGOV?

How does Leading Cities help municipalities find solutions?

How are the solutions in Leading Cities’ programs selected?

What are the costs to participate?

Can we participate in your programs if we’re already working on sustainability initiatives?