Seeking Innovation:
The 2025 Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge is live!
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NTXIA Cities & Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners want to bring innovation home!
In its first global challenge - startups pitched onstage at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona for the chance to set up shop in Texas and Georgia. It’s just NTXIA and Curiosity Lab’s next cross-country and now cross-continent collaboration! This year’s challenge will be even bigger!
The 2025 SCGSC is hosted by NTXIA, Curiosity Lab, Texas cities Frisco and McKinney and Plug and Play
Read the announcement for the 2025 competition here!
The 2025 Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge is focused on the future of transportation, connectivity, safety and security and smart infrastructure. Companies interested in participating will need to ensure their solutions address these key challenge areas, and are ready for real-world deployment.
Traffic Congestion
Pedestrian Safety
Public safety and visitor experience
Autonomous delivery systems
Resource Sustainability
Smart Infrastructure
Connectivity