Connecting cities, driving innovation

We are a global network that supports innovative entrepreneurs in expanding to new markets. We facilitate strategic partnerships to promote the expansion of your sustainable solutions to address urban challenges.

Urban Innovation Berlin
Upcoming Event

Urban Innovation Mission SINGAPORE

Join Urban Innovation and seize the opportunity to explore Singapore's dynamic ecosystem, gaining access to Asian markets, investment potential, coaching, and an inspiring innovation landscape.

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Urban Innovation Forum 2023
Upcoming Event

Urban Innovation Mission DETROIT

Are you a startup focused on the development of smart and sustainable mobility solutions? This is your opportunity of a high-caliber market exploration program: Sharpen your business model and value proposition for Detroit with our mentors and experts. Connect with key decision makers in Detroit and get valuable feedback for your go-to-market strategy.

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Urban Innovation Forum 2023

Activities

June 23, 2023

Urban Innovation Hackathon

Turning Dialogue into Action! As an official follow-up event of the Urban Innovation Forum we want to make sure that we don't just talk about current urban challenges, but that we take action!
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March 30, 2023

Urban Innovation Forum 2023

We brought together a diverse group of urban innovators, thought leaders and entrepreneurs to explore how urban tech breakthroughs can accelerate the sustainable transformation of urban spaces.
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October 24, 2022

Clean Tech Mission Singapore

Together with the Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, we brought a batch of Berlin-based startups to Singapore for exciting business meetings with high-level industry players.
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October 10, 2022

Clean Tech Mission London

Our Clean Tech Mission in cooperation with London & Partners has just come back with lots of impressions, market insights, new contacts and plans for future cooperation!
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October 13, 2022

Berlin Startups in London: VC Talk + Pitch Session

With our high-profile panelists, we covered how VCs can create added value for a company, what they can offer to startups and how they help in reducing risks.
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October 11, 2022

Networking Reception Berlin meets London at Impact Hub

We facilitated a high-level networking for a delegation of Berlin startups at the Impact Hub in London and connected them with key players in the UK cleantech ecosystem.
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September 12, 2022

Clean Tech Mission NYC

We teamed up with Berlin Partner for Business and Technology and the Berlin Business Office, USA and initiated a dynamic Clean Tech Mission to New York.
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September 14, 2022

Berlin Startups in New York: Pitch-Event

As part of our Clean Tech Mission to NYC, we held a Startup Pitch Event at the SAP Purpose & Sustainability Center. The event was a resounding success and attracted top industry players.
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September 13, 2022

Networking Reception at the German Consulate General NY

We rocked the Clean Tech scene in NYC! Our delegation of Berlin startups made a big impression at the German Consulate General for a truly one-of-a-kind networking opportunity.
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May 18, 2022

Mobility Data for a Sustainable Transport Transition

We brought the #UEMF22 takeaways to the next level by gathering an exceptional crowd of influential industry players, cutting-edge startups, and key stakeholders in the mobility sector.
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April 1, 2022

Urban Energy & Mobility Forum 2022

We gathered a diverse group of founders, experts, scientists, and policy stakeholders to discuss the future of the energy and mobility landscape in cities at our Urban Energy & Mobility Forum!
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March 10, 2022

Online Meetup Singapore

At our SGC Online Meetup, we facilitated discussions between Singaporean organizations and Berlin businesses on thriving in Singapore while promoting sustainability.
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February 23, 2022

Online Meetup New York

We uncovered valuable insights for Berlin companies aiming to expand in NYC in our Online Meetup with the Berlin Business Office, USA.
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February 16, 2022

Berlin meets St. Petersburg

In cooperation with the German-Russian Chamber of Commerce, we promoted a dialogue on the current developments and trends in the mobility ecosystem of St. Petersburg.
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November 24, 2021

Webinar London

In collaboration with London & Partners, we brought together Berlin companies and top industry players from the UK in an Online Meetup.
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What We Do

Startup Missions

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We curate top-quality market exploration programs to connect urban tech startups with key decision-makers in the local environment, and assist them in obtaining valuable feedback for their go-to-market strategy. These programs are geared towards organizations that are focused on the sustainable development of urban spaces, providing inventive solutions in areas such as clean technology, transportation, and property technology.

Networking

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Locating the appropriate business connections can be a time-intensive task, particularly for startups. We provide excellent networking opportunities for your business, thereby increasing your chances of entrepreneurial success. Keep an eye out for our upcoming networking events! 

Matchmaking

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We help you succeed on a world stage - by connecting you with potential clients and investigating specific business prospects in international markets as well as in Berlin.

Meetups

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Gain firsthand knowledge from prominent experts on how to expand your business in New York, London, and Singapore in our Meetups. We delve into the most critical challenges facing urban technology and investigate possibilities for creative solutions.

Urban Innovation Activities

Who we work with

Our Impact

900+
Attendees at our global events.
80+
 Startups that we've supported so far.
2.2€ Billion
Total volume invested in Berlin-based startups in 2022.

Meet Our Team

Sebastian Ulm

Sebastian Ulm

Head of Urban Innovation
sulm@bbenergynetwork.de
Nicole Hiltl
On parental leave

Nicole Hiltl

Managing Director of Berlin-Brandenburg Energy Network
nhiltl@bbenergynetwork.de
Carlotta Krone-Danhier

Carlotta Krone-Danhier

Project Manager at Urban Innovation
ckrone@bbenergynetwork.de
Finja König

Finja König

Project Assistant at Urban Innovation
finja@bbenergynetwork.de
Berlin +++ New York +++ London +++ Singapore +++
Berlin +++ New York +++ London +++ Singapore +++
Berlin +++ New York +++ London +++ Singapore +++
Newfound had the pleasure of working with Urban Innovation on a pitch practice workshop during its cleantech mission programme. The session produced excellent results, with the companies gaining great insights and many takeaways from the workshop and Q&A session.
Fiona McCullagh
CEO Lorem Ipsum
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