Innovation competition of the City of Munich 2024

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Who has the best ideas for the city of Munich? With the innovation competition, the City of Munich annually invites interested parties from the startup community, future-oriented students, innovation-driven founders and all creative talents to submit innovative solution proposals for specific urban challenges. The aim is to develop new smart city approaches in a co-creation process, which should then prove themselves in the urban test field. Submit your idea now until 15.05.2024!

The 2024 challenges are:

  • The cool side of Munich - routing for footpaths in the shade
  • Digital Welcome Center - AI-supported information portal for new and future Munich residents
  • Job and recruiting compass for international newcomers
  • Improving the data situation on stationary traffic
  • Choose Green - communicating energy-efficient mobility routines for Munich

You can find more information about the challenges and how to apply here.
The application deadline ends on May 15

There is a lot to win:

  • The Innovation Award of the City of Munich, presented on July 23 by the Second Mayor Dominik Krause
  • A co-creation project with the city administration, with the support of Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship, UnternehmerTUM, founders@unibw, LMU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, Start2 Group
  • 10,000 € prize money and up to 15,000 € implementation budget

It's worth taking part: All finalists who present their proposed solution to the jury will receive recognition for their participation in the competition in the amount of €1,000 as well as a free ticket to the Munich Startup Festival, which will take place at Backstage Munich on July 17, 2024.

We are looking forward to your innovative ideas for the city of Munich!