What is SmartCityX
SmartCityX is an open innovation program comprised of best-in-class, stage-agnostic startups from around the world along with iconic Japanese corporations and industry thought-leaders.
With a common vision of co-developing the "city of the future," SmartCityX takes a diverse, people-centric approach in identifying next-generation technologies that can enrich lives and create more equitable and inclusive communities.
SmartCityX places an emphasis on six core verticals:
1) Consumer Products & Service
2) Mobility
3) Smart Building
4) Energy, Resource & Sustainability
5) Connectivity & Infrastructure
6) Social Innovation
These pillars unite corporate and consumer interests and embody the hope we all share for making cities more livable, resilient and sustainable.
Application
We are looking for the best, most innovative ideas from around the world to shape the future of cities. Startups of all stages are welcome. We are looking for ideas, prototypes, demos, commercialized products, and more, from all stages of development.
Program Schedule
Leadership Circle
Our Leadership Circle, which will continue to grow throughout the program, is a diverse group of industry stakeholders that are deeply immersed in smart city technology, and includes individuals from global corporations, municipalities, the venture capital community, innovation hubs, academia and researchers. We leverage their expertise to build and support our overall community.
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Contact Us
About Scrum Ventures
Based in Silicon Valley and Tokyo with satellite offices in Minneapolis, Seattle, and New York, Scrum Ventures invests in early-stage startups that are changing the world with new technologies and services. Scrum Studio supports open innovation by creating global communities with startups of all stages, mentors & advisors, and leading corporations interested in collaborating on new businesses.
