Are you a public authority or private organisation facing an urban challenge that demands an innovative solution? The Government of Catalonia, in the framework of the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), is launching an exciting Open Innovation Challenge to connect urban challenge owners with cutting-edge solution providers across Europe and beyond.
🔹 What is it about?
A matchmaking initiative that facilitates 30-minute B2B and B2G meetings before and during SCEWC 2025 — offering a platform to create meaningful partnerships between the public sector, private companies, and tech innovators.
🔹 Who can join?
They are currently seeking Challenge Owners — public institutions or private organisations with specific urban or sustainable development challenges that require scalable, smart, and impactful solutions.
💡 Topics may include:
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Mobility & transport
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Energy efficiency
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Circular economy
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Digital public services
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Social inclusion & more
🔗 How to apply?
Interested Challenge Owners can register https://www.b2match.com/e/smartcity-openinnovationchallenge-catalansolutions/components/57692/xBluGM7H2ddQ
The deadline is 25 July 2025.
