The QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Applications Due April 30th

This module focuses on securing funding for smart city projects. Participants will learn how to identify funding sources, navigate public-private partnerships, and craft compelling proposals to attract investment.

Classes:

1. Funding Sources for Smart City Initiatives: Explore grants, loans, and other financial resources available for urban projects.
2. Public-Private Partnerships in Smart Cities: Learn how to structure effective partnerships to share costs and responsibilities.
3. Investment Strategies and Financial Models: Discover strategies to make your project financially sustainable and attractive to investors.
4. Grant Writing and Securing Funding: Master the essentials of crafting persuasive grant proposals.

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Gain insights into how to effectively collaborate with city governments to implement your solutions. This module covers procurement processes, gaining city buy-in, and navigating public sector challenges.

Classes:

1. Blueprints for Impact: Crafting Scalable Pilot Projects: Learn how to design and pitch pilot projects that address urban challenges.
2. Inside Influence: Securing Your City Champion: Understand how to identify and win over key advocates within the city.
3. Urban Allies: Winning Over City Hall: Develop strategies for gaining support from decision-makers.
4. The Public Sector Playbook: Navigating Procurement: Learn how to align your solution with city procurement policies.

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This module prepares participants to expand into new regions and markets. Learn how to navigate international regulations, market research, and cultural considerations to grow your reach.

Classes:

1. Global Growth: Strategies for International Expansion: Understand how to enter and succeed in global markets.
2. B2B Bridge-Building: Navigating the Valley of Opportunity: Learn how to forge strong business-to-business relationships.
3. Navigating the Noise: Effective Market Research Techniques: Gain skills to analyze new markets and assess potential demand.
4. Funding Futures: Tapping Into National Governments: Discover opportunities for financial support at the national level.

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Prepare to secure funding by refining your pitch and understanding what investors are looking for. This module helps participants become investor-ready and attract capital for their solutions.

Classes:

1. Venture Ready: Sharpening Your VC Appeal: Tailor your pitch to meet the expectations of venture capitalists.
2. Sustainable Seeds: Exploring Cleantech Funding Pathways: Discover funding opportunities specific to sustainable technologies.
3. Investor Insights: Attracting Smart City Financiers: Learn what investors look for in urban innovation projects.
4. Angel Investors for Early Stage Startups: Explore how to attract angel investors and secure seed funding.

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This module focuses on the skills and principles needed to lead successfully in the smart city ecosystem. Learn how to inspire teams, foster inclusion, and navigate complex challenges.

Classes:

1. Leadership Agility: Mastering Startup Resilience: Develop flexibility and adaptability as a leader in a dynamic environment.
2. Embracing Lean and Agile Principles as a Start-Up: Learn methodologies to maximize efficiency and responsiveness.
3. DEI Dynamics: Cultivating Inclusion in the Startup Ecosystem: Build inclusive practices to strengthen your organization.

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Master the essentials of running a successful business. This module covers operations, financial planning, and strategies for scaling smart city solutions effectively.

Classes:

1. Blueprints for Brilliance: Product Strategy Essentials: Learn how to design and execute effective product strategies.
2. Business Model Innovation: Pathways to Profit: Explore innovative models to ensure sustainable profitability.
3. Financial Foundations: Keys for Successful Startups: Master financial planning and management to strengthen your startup.

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