City Champions Summit by Josh Talks celebrates 16 startups in urban landscape sector
City Champions Summit, hosted by Josh Talks, on Saturday, 16 innovative startups were celebrated for their groundbreaking work in transforming India’s urban landscapes. The Summit is supported by Omidyar Network India and was held at The Claridges, New Delhi. The event convened the leaders in urban development underscoring the future of sustainable, inclusive cities.
This summit culminates a three-month accelerator program which was designed by Josh Talks in partnership with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park with the aim nurture 16 impact startups working across sectors such as climate action, transport, city planning, energy and more. These startups were handpicked through a rigorous evaluation process from over 350 applicants.
The City Champions program began in April this year by inviting applications across 8 thematic sectors. The accelerator program kicked-off in late July and included exposure to 16 startups through virtual sessions with industry leaders, 1:1 mentorship from IIM-C experts, access to funders and potential business partners through physical boot camps held across Kolkata, Bengaluru and Delhi.
The summit provided a platform to foster discussions on building better cities for a Viksit Bharat and funding the future of urban development in India. Supriya Paul, CEO & Co-founder of Josh Talks said in a statement, “Since the time we launched City Champions in 2023, we have reached over 17 million people across India. In our second edition, we’ve witnessed firsthand the remarkable impact these startups are
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