Urban Innovation Challenge

Applying teams should select one of the following three themes according to their main area of expertise:
(1) Innovative and Inclusive Economic Growth: Diversified & innovative economy and decent work for all
(2) Sustainable Energy: Green and efficient energy to combat climate change
(3) Sustainable & Inclusive Infrastructure: Safe, accessible, and affordable transportation mediums and settlements for all

Timeline: 

(1) Application Period: February 17th ~ March 28th
(2) Acceleration Program (ONLINE): April ~ Early June
(3) Demo Day + Awards Ceremony: Early June (TBC)

Benefits:

All Selected Teams:

– Business model mentoring & pitch clinics
– Permanent membership with Citypreneurs, right to use official Citypreneurs branding 
– Networking opportunities with finalists
– Travel subsidy for Demo Day (Airline tickets will be provided for teams coming from outside of ROK)
– Mentoring to enhance business impact
– Joint project opportunities with big corporations

Winning Teams:
– Awards from co-hosting organizations, including Ulsan city government, UNIST, WFUNA, Youth Co:Lab (co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation), and KOMIPO
– Investment review opportunities, and connection with domestic and overseas investors
– Additional pitching opportunities at international forums/Ulsan city-held events
– Support to business scaling up in markets abroad, with connection to Youth Co:Lab (co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation) Asia Pacific impact network
– Invitation opportunity to International Impact Startup Forum co-organized by UNDP and Citi Foundation
– Opportunity to receive DCAMP’s support on office space and investment review
– Domestic and international promotion support from Youth Co:Lab (co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation) and Citypreneurs

Please provide answers to all questions in English to qualify for the selection process.

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