Win Funded Pilot Projects
At Leading Cities, we recognize that startup growth and impact require capital from both investors and clients. The AcceliCITY program connects winners with funding, a pilot project, and a pipeline of clients from cities worldwide.
AcceliCITY Champion
The winner of AcceliCITY will receive
$100,000
city pilot sponsorship generously provided by QBE.
Winners' pilot project proposals will be featured as AcceliGOV competitions for cities.
Additional Prizes
Additional opportunity to compete for two
$25,000
city pilot sponsorship generously provided by QBE.
Winners' pilot project proposals will be featured as AcceliGOV competitions for cities.
2021 AcceliCITY Winners
2021 Participants
Program Benefits
CONNECT
with clients, investors and partners
Grow
your venture’s sales readiness
WIN
Up to $150,000 in pre-paid pilots
A program built to drive City Excellence through Startup Success.
Facilitates sustainable growth, resiliency, and quality of life improvements for cities around the world by addressing the critical needs of smart city startups.
What is AcceliCITY?
AcceliCITY is one of the largest Smart and Resilient City startup accelerators in the world. It serves as a runway for emerging urban solution providers while simultaneously reducing the risk and cost of innovation for cities.
Throughout the course of the program, teams participate in a business-to-government focused web-based curriculum and intensive Boot Camp led by international business, government, and smart city leaders. AcceliCITY webinars and workshops are designed to help companies navigate the nuanced challenges of working with governments, distinguish and convey venture value, and network within an expansive Smart and Resilient City ecosystem. The program culminates with a final pitch event where up to $150,000 in city pilot opportunities are awarded.
Program Phrases
5 months of intensive and immersive learning and growth
Value to Cities
For cities, AcceliCITY serves to mitigate the risk that often comes with innovation by connecting local governments with globally sourced, expert-vetted Smart & Resilient City solutions. With hundreds of applications each year, from upwards of 40 countries, AcceliCITY’s 2% acceptance rate serves to bring forth the best and most prepared solution providers, ready to tackle the pressing urban challenges facing cities today. Through AcceliCITY, Leading Cities builds confidence in city leaders to execute innovative solutions bolstering community resilience in a time when it is needed most.