We did it! The selection for the Urban Elevate acceleration programme is over – and it was incredible!

We received dozens of applications and every idea is worthy of attention. It was extremely difficult to choose, so instead of 15, we are announcing 16 finalists! Your projects make an important contribution to the development of Ukrainian cities.

So it\’s time to meet the finalists:
PalmPay – an innovative payment service that allows you to pay for purchases in the palm of your hand! Simple, fast and contactless.
FINER is a chatbot for recording parking violations that helps cities effectively combat chaotic parking.
KAI Transport Modeling Lab is a consulting and research platform with a focus on transport modelling and urban mobility development.
Simulator cabs are physical training simulators for public transport and truck drivers that improve road safety.
Mobile app for traffic optimisation – smart route planning that goes beyond conventional maps.
TrafficMind is a traffic light control system that uses AI, computer vision and simulations to adaptively manage traffic.
RoboDeliverer is an autonomous delivery robot that moves along sidewalks and follows pedestrian rules.
ЄCity is a digital urban ecosystem that improves pedestrian safety, public transport and traffic management.
CHARGEX – URBAN WAVE is a solution for smart management of urban infrastructure using IoT.
Smartbench is an intelligent bench for comfortable rest with additional functions that make urban space more convenient.
Recycle is an app that helps condominiums and small businesses make money by selling recyclables.
Analytical Decision Support System is a digital tool for optimising resource management in the transport sector.
Ridy is a ride-sharing platform: drivers publish routes and passengers can easily find fellow travellers.
E-Scooter Safe is an initiative to create a safe and controlled infrastructure for electric scooters.
MeGoElectric UA – a new generation of electric trucks: only 1 euro per 100 km with cargo and zero CO₂ emissions.
Karpaty EN31.S001 – production of electric trucks that contribute to decarbonisation, energy transition and sustainable development.

Follow the updates – we will soon tell you more about each of the finalists!

UrbanElevate is supported by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.

UrbanElevate https://lnkd.in/dwU3h34S is implemented by Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University and Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration in collaboration with Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the municipal institution “City Development Agency” of Zhytomyr City Council.