Led by San Francisco based VC firm Scrum Ventures along with eight other Japanese partner companies, the programme seeks to redefine ‘antiquated’ accelerator models.
Initiative aims to help cities build a pipeline of projects and small business investments that move beyond the early stages of planning and attract private investment in economically distressed areas.
The NewCities Foundation has launched the 2019 Wellbeing City Award for those cities promoting urban initiatives that have a transformative impact on communities