Urban-X platform unveils 11th cohort of city innovators

Climate technology start-up platform Urban-X by Mini, in partnership with venture capital firm Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), has announced five new early-stage start-ups participating in its latest cohort.

Selected from a pool of 250 applicants from across the globe, the start-ups are building solutions to help combat the world’s climate emergency, with a particular focus on the built environment and transit accessibility.

Next-generation heating

For its 11th cohort, Urban-X said it is working directly with companies that focus on the built environment, mobility, and energy and the grid – including urban rooftop farm developments, retrofit solutions, next-generation heating and cooling technology, and transit accessibility software.

“Mini has a deep history of developing solutions at the intersection of mobility, living, and design to improve quality of life in cities,” said Mike Peyton, vice president of Mini of the Americas.

“We’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most exciting companies reimagining city life and we look forward to building on the success of Urban-X under this new partnership with JVP as we continue to advance solutions across mobility, and those beyond the car that promote progress on climate tech.”

The complete list of Urban-X cohort 11 companies include: 

DirtSat: provides data-driven tools and a streamlined marketplace for the development of urban rooftop farms on commercial buildings

Dollaride: connects businesses, drivers, and riders with an easy-to-use software platform that provides reliable transit in underserved areas

Dynamic Air Cooling: builds environmentally friendly air-conditioning and refrigeration technology for industrial applications without synthetic HFC coolants or thermal emissions

Enerdrape: develops heat-exchangers for underground buildings that tie in with existing heat pump infrastructure, providing a renewable source of energy for buildings and structures in cities

MiMiC Systems: improves how buildings manage heating and cooling by developing technology for personalised comfort.

Throughout the duration of the fifth-month programme, the companies will receive hands-on, bespoke guidance with customer discovery and engagement, product development, talent acquisition, and brand and network-building. They will have access to Urban-X’s expansive network of world-class design, engineering, and brand experts from Mini, as well as JVP’s global network.