
URBAN INNOVATION CHALLENGE
CITYPRENEURS
ULSAN 2023

KEY DATES 참가일정
01 /
FEBRUARY 1 2023
APPLICATIONS OPEN
2023년 02월 01일
모집 시작
03 /
MARCH - APRIL 2023
MENTORING PROGRAMS
2023년 03월 - 04월
멘토링 프로그램
05 /
JUNE 2023
POLICY DIALOGUE
2023년 07월
정책간담회
02 /
MARCH 5 2023
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
2023년 03월 05일
얼리 버드 마감
04 /
MAY 2023
DEMO DAY +
TOP 10 ANNOUNCED
2023년 05월
데모데이 +
Top 10 팀 발표
06 /
JULY - DECEMBER 2023
PILOT PROGRAM +
IMPACT EVALUATION
2023년 07월 - 12월
파일럿 프로그램 +
임팩트 이벨류에이션

ULSAN 2023 THEMES 대회 주제

Innovative & Inclusive Economic Growth, with Diversified Industries
Innovative & Inclusive Economic Growth, with Diversified Industries

Inclusive & Sustainable Transportation
Special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons

Green and Effective Energy
Green and Effective Energy

CITYPRENEURS
EVALUATION MATRIX
SEED TRACK
Pre-Selection
55%
45%
Impact
(SDG & Urban)
Profitability
(Business model & Scalability)
GROWTH TRACK
50%
50%
Impact
Profitability
Semi-Finals & Finals
35%
65%
Impact
Profitability
30%
70%
Impact
Profitability
REWARDS
FOR THE TOP 30 FINALISTS
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(Seed Track) Business model mentoring & pitch clinics
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Permanent membership with Citypreneurs, right to use official Citypreneurs branding
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Networking opportunities with global finalists
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Travel subsidy for teams coming from outside of Seoul
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Tech transfer opportunities
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Joint project opportunities with larger companies
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Low-interest borrowing rights from the Citypreneurs Community Fund (300K USD)
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Invitation to UN Conferences and Events
FOR THE WINNERS
GENERAL
ㆍInvestment opportunities from a pool of interested money (50M+ USD)
ㆍAwards from UN and Seoul City Officials
ㆍPrivate Demo Day with investors
ㆍImpact evaluation matrix development guidance
SEED TRACK (3 Teams)
ㆍGo-to-market consulting
ㆍTotal award money of 22M KRW
GROWTH TRACK (3 Teams)
ㆍPilot and R&D opportunities with cities, including Seoul
ㆍInvitation to international, high-level panels
ㆍCompany introduction at Mayoral meetings and/or UN Conferences
ELIGIBILITY
Citypreneurs acknowledges that start-ups may be at various stages of development, and thus offers a dual track system:
* Your team may be moved to a more appropriate track by the organizers
SEED TRACK
Designed for early-stage start-ups still working on their prototype development with flexibility to focus on urban issues specifically identified by partner agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
ㆍFounded in 2016 or after
ㆍUnder Series A round investment
ㆍMVP(Minimum Viable Product) ready
GROWTH TRACK
Designed for start-ups that have three or more years of experience with market-tested prototypes and are looking to scale up.
QUALIFICATIONS
ㆍFounded in 2015 or before
ㆍSeries A round investment and over
ㆍProduct verified in the market
CO-HOSTS
