Urban innovation is about finding new ways to address challenges faced by cities and urbanites. Urban innovation can take many forms. We choose to focus on startups and social enterprises that use technology to address specific urban challenges because we think these carry the most promise to scale rapidly.
Urban innovation thrives when it is supported by an ecosystem of public, private and non-profit actors working together to create an environment that is conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship at the urban scale.
The role of the individual innovator is crucial. We know these individuals need to be nurtured and supported.