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

Theory of Change

At Urban Impact, we connect cities, startups, and capital to accelerate real-world solutions, transforming public challenges into bold opportunities for meaningful impact. Our vision is a future where urban innovation moves beyond isolated or theoretical approaches, becoming truly collaborative, practical, and deeply grounded in the genuine needs of cities. By bridging gaps and aligning diverse stakeholders, we enable tangible, lasting progress—driving urban solutions that make a difference on the ground, right where they are most needed.

We will help you to…

Stay at the Forefront of Innovation.

We help you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving urban technology and innovation field. With more than 1.000 new startups created in Europe alone every year, we help you stay on top and distinguish the signal from the noise.

Connect with the right partners.

Benefit from our established, cross-sector relationships spanning over 3.000 startups, cities and organizations. We have the proven infrastructure and expertise to accelerate your initiatives, reducing risks and saving you valuable time.

Attract Purpose-Aligned Capital.

We connect you directly with investors and funding channels aligned with your mission. Our strategic relationships with investors and public funding bodies ensure that your solutions receive the capital and support necessary to scale sustainably and meaningfully.

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.

Explore Project
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.

Explore Project
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.

Explore Project
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

Explore Project
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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