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North Texas Innovation Alliance and Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners Announce SCEWC Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge

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Pitching Challenge to reward companies with pilot and funding opportunities in the United States

DALLAS, September 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA)a regional 501(c)3 consortium of over 40 municipalities, agencies, corporations and academic institutions in North Texas working to create the most connected, smart and resilient region in the country, announced an international promotional event called Smart Cities Global Startup Challengewhich will take place during this year’s Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) Barcelona next to your partner Peachtree Corners Curiosity Lab AND Texas cities Frisco, McKinney AND Fort WorthAs part of this call for proposals, five startups will be selected to compete for the opportunity to pilot and fund United States.

“Our goal in creating this call for proposals is to support international innovation in smart cities,” said NTXIA Executive Director Jennifer Sanders“We are very fortunate to have strong cross-sector and cross-regional collaborations with organizations across the United States. This call for proposals provides an opportunity for these companies to interact with some of the leading minds in this field in the United States, and an opportunity to pilot their technology and receive funding that will help them achieve their technology development goals and potentially enter the U.S. market. We are very excited about the innovation these international companies are bringing to the table!”

The 2024 Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge addresses the challenges in the context of the future of transportation, sustainability, and VRU. Companies interested in participating in the pitch event will need to ensure that their solutions address these key challenge areas, and the solutions will focus on:

  • Easing traffic jams
  • Curbside Management
  • Autonomous delivery systems
  • Pedestrian safety
  • Mitigating the Heat Island Effect
  • Energy and water efficiency and resilience
  • Managing Crowds at Large Events from a Public Safety and Visitor Experience Perspective

Companies will also need to ensure their technology is deployment-ready for testing and development in real-world smart city environments.

“With the arrival of the World Cup in the United States and Frisco As we serve as host city, and soon after the 2028 Olympic Games return to the United States, we count on the international startup and smart city communities to bring their innovations to help us prepare for what’s to come,” said Gloria SalinasVice President of the Frisco Economic Development Corporation. “The winners of this competition will have a unique opportunity to help different parts of the United States prepare for these global events and help different municipalities and organizations ensure that the best technologies benefit all residents and visitors to our cities. Frisco AND North Texas “We look forward to seeing how we can integrate these solutions across our city and region.”

Finalists will receive passes to SCEWC in Barcelonawhere the final presentation will take place. The winners of the competition will be awarded with travel, a guide and funding. Prizes include:

  • Curiosity Lab will commit $15,000.00 as part of the pilot program, one year of office space in the Innovation Center and access to a global network of partners for additional market support.
  • Frisco AND McKinney, Texas will provide travel and accommodation in the USA Texas AND Georgia for senior management, $10,000.00This includes flights, hotel, ground transportation, meals and office/coworking space. McKinney and Curiosity Lab for its first visit.
  • NTXIA, Frisco AND McKinney, Texas and Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners will develop a detailed schedule of high-level meetings with decision-makers from city departments to explore the feasibility of implementing the pilot.
  • The winners will also be introduced to high-status individuals during Plug and Play, University of North Texasthis Dallas The higher education system, the main healthcare institutions in Texas like Baylor Scott & White Health, Fortune 500 Corporations, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Office With Trade and major sports and entertainment facilities Texas.
  • The winners will enjoy global fame through various media channels.
  • Unique Texas style and bragging rights.

“We offer a unique, real-world environment for companies of all sizes to test their technologies,” said Curiosity Lab CEO Brandon Branham“Our smart city ecosystem allows international companies to soft-land in the U.S. so they can continue to develop their technologies and, when ready, enter the U.S. market. We are excited to be a part of this incredible pitch competition and help these international startups in their mission to improve our daily lives with their various technologies.”

The call for applications for the tender starts September 23Five finalists will be selected by the Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge committee and will present their proposals in person at SCEWC Wednesday, November 6 In USA Pavilion. Each company will have 10 minutes for their pitch, followed by a five-minute Q&A with the judges. After all the presentations and Q&A have concluded, the judges will deliberate for 10 minutes and then announce the winner. The challenge is also supported by Market.city from his Source Clearbox a market intelligence product that will promote opportunities, accept submissions, and compile vendor offers.

“North Texas “it is growing at an incredible pace, and innovation, which will continue to support growth in our technology sectors, is a huge economic driver for us,” he said Michal KowskiPresident and CEO of McKinney Economic Development Corporation. “Our hope in supporting this competition and these innovators is to help these companies thrive in this new market and provide the connections and testing requirements they need to be successful. This will help promote North Texas smart city ecosystem and show how we can harness the power of innovation to create diverse and resilient communities.”

Learn more about the Smart Cities Global Pitching Challenge and the submission form Here.

ABOUT US NORTH TEXAS INNOVATION ALLIANCE
North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) is a 501(c)3 consortium of key cross-sector stakeholders working to develop and implement a smart region strategy for North Texas. NTXIA is building the most connected, smart, and resilient region in the country—bringing together government at all levels, transit agencies, utilities/infrastructure, public safety, education, and some of the world’s best private sector technology developers to pave the way for a brighter future. The organization’s mission is to break down silos and drive the collaborative use of data, technology, and community to solve today’s most pressing problems and create solutions that improve lives, drive inclusive economic growth, and promote resource efficiency. For more information, visit www.NTXIA.orgor herring LinkedIn AND Twitter.

About Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners
Curiosity Lab is a 5G-enabled smart mobility and smart city living laboratory located in the southeastern US. United States Nearby Atlanta, Georgia. Designed as a testing ground for IoT, mobility and smart city technologies, the centerpiece of the lab is a three-mile lane for autonomous vehicles using cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technologies. Additional infrastructure includes smart traffic cameras and traffic signals, smart street lighting, the nation’s first “central IoT control room” deployed in a city, and a 25,000-square-foot technology incubator. Owned and operated by the city of Peachtree Corners, Curiosity Lab is one of North America only in real test environments and is available for use free of charge. For more information, please visit www.curiositylabptc.com.

SOURCE North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA)