Operating at the intersection of startups, investors, and urban stakeholders, we connect, advise, and educate around urban innovation—building alliances that drive real-world change in cities.

We are Europe’s leading innovation advisory and ecosystem connector dedicated to transforming today’s cities into tomorrow’s.

Who we are

60+

Projects and initiatives

100+

Founders supported

€32.3M

Funding we helped raise

At Urban Impact, we bring together cities, startups, and investors to transform complex urban challenges into real, workable solutions.

We act as both connector and catalyst—ensuring bold ideas translate into practical progress that reflects the needs of communities.

From climate-tech pilots to impact-driven investment, our work helps urban transformation take root where it matters most.

Our Approach

We will help you to…

Stay Ahead of Urban Innovation

With over 1,000 new startups launched in Europe each year, we help you cut through the noise and focus on what matters—keeping you at the forefront of urban technology and innovation.

Connect with the right partners.

Tap into our network of 3,000+ startups, cities, and organizations. Our cross-sector relationships and proven expertise help you move faster, reduce risk, and make meaningful progress.

Attract Purpose-Aligned Capital.

We connect you with investors and funding sources that share your mission. Through our strong ties to both private and public funders, we help you secure the support needed to grow with purpose and impact.

Who we work with

Leading startups, organizations, and cities partner with us to test, implement, and scale the best solutions.

Featured projects

  • Berlin Future Hub

    A platform to connect, activate, and share Berlin's impact and climate tech scene with the world.

    Berlin has long had a vibrant startup scene but is now redefining itself as the leading impact capital. With the right mix of talent, funding, passion, and a spirit of defiance, Berlin is setting the stage for change.

  • Embedding cutting-edge urban systems in the future development of Kiel.

    We are partnering with Buro Happold to define the key urban system trends and building blocks that will enable a more sustainable and livable city of Kiel.

  • Digital X Energy: a multi-stakeholder initiative for energy freedom.

    Contributing to Berlin’s energy resilience by bringing together startups, civil society, city administration, and businesses. Curating and communicating concrete solutions to answer 2022’s energy crisis.

  • Transforming Vattenfall's new HQ into a testbed for sustainable technology.

    Our challenge was to combine the building's existing smart and sustainable features with outstanding sustainability-driven tech from startups around the world.

    Image © Michael Fahrig Fotografie

  • Supercharging Ostrom's storytelling for fundraising.

    "As first-time founders in a tough macroeconomic environment, having a pitch deck that stood out really gave us the confidence as we closed our Series A round at Ostrom. Working with the Urban Impact team was straightforward and fast — it took just a few days to get back super slick slides that helped us with our storytelling!"

    Matthias & Karl, Ostrom Co-founders

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Your Journey

Choose your path to impactful urban innovation, for startups, cities and organizations.

For Startups

For Cities

For Organizations

Let’s change cities together.