Empowering Communities to Further Planetary Resilience

Applications Now Open:

QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge

What would $100,000 in non-equity funding do for your solution?

Join one of the top GovTech accelerators in the world to gain access to mentorship, funding, PPP certifications, city officials, and pilot opportunities for your solution. Apply by April 30th!

Leading Cities helps governments fund, de-risk, and scale breakthrough sustainability and resiliency innovations.

Leading Cities' Key Programs

At Leading Cities, we empower urban transformation by bridging the gap between challenges and smart, scalable solutions.

Path to Planetary Resilience 

Resilience isn’t a destination—it’s an ongoing commitment to building stronger, more sustainable communities. Leading Cities walks alongside those driving change, transforming bold ideas into real-world solutions that shape a more resilient and regenerative future. Here's how we can help you at every stage of ongoing resilience:

Phase 1: Problem Identification

A Virtual Ecosystem

LaunchPad 11

Phase 2: Innovation Development

A World Class Accelerator

AcceliCITY

Phase 3: Strategy Development

A Certified Education

Leading Cities Academy

Phase 4: Investment & Fundraising

A Matchmaking Program

C.I.V.I.C.

Phase 5: Piloting Solutions

A No-Cost Pilot Program

AcceliGOV

Phase 6: Sustainably Scaling

A Consultancy Program

LC Consulting

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 21,370 jobs

Our Start-Ups Have Earned

Over $2.2 Billion

Leading Cities Impact