Leading Cities is inviting municipalities worldwide to apply for one of five fully funded, no-cost innovation projects designed to help cities rapidly turn data into action without the delays, costs, or risks of traditional procurement.Delivered in partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative, the AcceliGOV program enables cities to launch proven climate and infrastructure solutions in […]
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Last year marked the hottest ever recorded on Earth. In the United States alone, 27 separate billion-dollar disasters disrupted communities—wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and heatwaves that overwhelmed emergency systems and municipal budgets. Globally, disaster experts now estimate that if current trends continue, the planet could face up to 560 major disasters each year by 2030, compounding the $4.3 […]
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In a world where urban resilience and sustainability are becoming increasingly critical, Leading Cities’ AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge stands at the forefront of fostering innovative solutions. The challenge, now in its sixth year, continues to be a beacon for entrepreneurs worldwide, driving the development and implementation of smart city solutions that address real-world challenges.The Global Reach […]
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As the world begins to make the pivotal shift to renewable energy, solar and wind solutions dominate the industry. Yet these technologies on their own are not sustainable enough to bring us out of the climate crises we face. To help address this challenge for future generations, Leading Cities launched a second round of AcceliGOV, […]
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QBE North America is launching today the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge with non-profit organization Leading Cities for the third consecutive year. The global competition accelerates the growth of start-up companies transforming cities worldwide. The Challenge is designed to harness and support technology innovations that create more resilient cities with solutions that address risk, equity, and […]
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