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SmartCityX accelerator programme names “early start-up acceptances”

SmartCityX accelerator programme names “early start-up acceptances”

02 Nov 2020
Led by San Francisco based VC firm Scrum Ventures along with eight other Japanese partner companies, the programme seeks to redefine ‘antiquated’ accelerator models.
Moovit and Waze launch carpool pilot

Moovit and Waze launch carpool pilot

30 Oct 2019
The companies claim this is the first community collaboration of its kind and will roll out to Android users in the US, Brazil, Mexico and Israel.
Rockefeller Foundation awards $3.7m to boost opportunity zones initiative

Rockefeller Foundation awards $3.7m to boost opportunity zones initiative

10 Sep 2019
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.
Sydney to assemble citizen jury to help shape future city plan

Sydney to assemble citizen jury to help shape future city plan

09 Aug 2019
The Australian city is partnering with newDemocracy, a leading foundation working in citizen participation, to design and oversee the jury process.
Melbourne issues open call to help make the city safer

Melbourne issues open call to help make the city safer

08 Mar 2019
It is calling on the community to help unearth effective solutions so everyone can get around the city more safely at any hour
Global call for city wellbeing award

Global call for city wellbeing award

13 Sep 2018
The NewCities Foundation has launched the 2019 Wellbeing City Award for those cities promoting urban initiatives that have a transformative impact on communities
Lake Nona joins Jiyo’s smart cities wellbeing platform

Lake Nona joins Jiyo’s smart cities wellbeing platform

21 Feb 2017
Orlando’s innovative and fast-growing community will use the platform to help improve the wellbeing and quality of life of its residents