Innovating for Smarter, Healthier Cities
Brief:
Drive open innovation for the groundbreaking CityVerve project by collaborating with key stakeholders, including the NHS, Transport for Greater Manchester, and Bruntwood, to tackle complex urban challenges.
Solution:
Growth Studio designed and delivered a 12-week open innovation accelerator programme. The initiative invited startups to address specific challenges faced by the CityVerve ecosystem, with an added ‘innovation wildcard’ to encourage cross-disciplinary solutions. This approach empowered startups to bring fresh perspectives and actionable ideas to the table.
Results:
- 12 cutting-edge solutions developed and presented to European business and government leaders during a high-profile event in Manchester.
- Multiple commercial deals secured for participating startups.
- Investor introductions facilitated post-demo day, enabling further growth and scalability for the solutions.
This partnership demonstrated the potential of open innovation to create impactful, scalable solutions, reinforcing CityVerve’s vision for smarter, more connected, and healthier urban living.
