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Citypreneurs: Seeking Applications for Urban Innovation Challenge

A number of Open Opportunities for Youth around the World

Deadline: 15 August 2018

Citypreneurs is seeking applications for its “Urban Innovation Challenge” which consists of two main components: a startup competition that works in close collaboration with city governments to solve urban problems as defined by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and an inclusive policy interface that brings together academia, the public and private sectors, the civil society and international organizations to discuss the policy and set up an alliance of youth empowerment enablers.

Objectives

Citypreneurs aims for the following objectives:

Themes

Teams will choose one of the following themes to propose a viable business model to solve urban problems:

Type of Programs

  1. Seed Track: The Seed track is designed for early stage startups looking for validation of their venture. These startups have much more creative flexibility to focus on urban issues presented by Seoul City agencies. The program will assist teams from designing a viable business model to cultivating investor relations.
  2. Growth Track: Startups with 3+ years of experience and market-tested prototypes are invited to pitch in the Growth track. The program will offer sessions to help find ways applicant’s solution can solve urban issues, while sharpening their pitch to the partner investors.

Award Information

Eligibility Criteria

How to Apply

Applicants can apply via given website.

For further information, please visit Citypreneurs.

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