The second batch of ParticleX Urbantech Global Challenge (PUGC) applications closed in January 2024, and we were thrilled to receive an overwhelming response. We received 236 registrations via the application platform, and we are pleased to announce that 160 finalized applications from 34 regions were accepted as the second batch of candidates.
The PUGC is a multidisciplinary process that matches start-ups and corporations with angel investors and incubators. The challenge is seeking innovative solutions for both public and private sectors, as well as diverse stakeholders along the value chain. The challenge covers six key areas: Real Estate & Built Environment, Infrastructure, Energy & Utility, Transportation & Mobility, Food Supply, Public Health & Safety, Circular Economy, Cleaning & Waste Management, Lifestyle, Culture & Education.
After careful consideration, the top 17 finalists and 4 finalists were selected. The finalists will be invited to the Virtual Final Pitching Day on 5 March 2024 with ParticleX and their strategic partners. The start-ups that attended the virtual interviews and some selected startups have also been identified for direct pairing with strategic partners, and will be contacted soon.
ParticleX would like to express our gratitude to all the participants who applied for the challenge. The PUGC is an important initiative that fosters the urbantech revolution, enabling cutting-edge technologies to solve urban challenges and improve the future of city life.
Big congratulations to 4 Finalists:
The Top 17 teams are listed below in alphabetical order according to their company names:
| Company Name | Country | Website | One-Liner | |
| 1 | Ailytics Pte Ltd | Singapore | https://ailytics.ai/ | AI-powered monitoring for industrial operation safety and productivity |
| 2 | Climastry | United States | http://carboncad.climastry.com | Infrastructure enabling manufacturers to issue carbon credits. |
| 3 | CLS Environmental Technologies Ltd | Hong Kong, China | https://carbonlitesystem.com | Transforming organic waste into graphene: A sustainable approach to maximising resource value. |
| 4 | Descamps.Technology Limited | Hong Kong, China | https://www.descamps.technology/ | AI Monitoring Solution for Elderly Care |
| 5 | FiberSight – Smart Sensing Solutions | Portugal | http://www.fibersight.pt | FiberSight innovates using optics for sustainable water monitoring solutions. |
| 6 | Helix Power Corp | United States | http://www.helixpower.com | Helix Power delivers energy storage for large power imbalance conditions-rapid transit & utilities. |
| 7 | Libpet | Hong Kong, China | https://www.libpet.com/ | Advanced healthcare robotics and service |
| 8 | Luccid | Germany | http://luccid.ai/ | Building Codes Simplified, Architectural Design Magnified. |
| 9 | Morhill Ltd | United Kingdom | http://www.wearecress.com | A sustainable market place for children’s products |
| 10 | ParaStruct | Austria | https://www.parastruct.org/ | We are decarbonising industries and making them circular. |
| 11 | Qala AI | Kazakhstan | http://qala-ai.com | Qala AI: Innovative Geospatial Analysis Technologies for Sustainable and Smart Future. |
| 12 | RIISE.AI | United States | https://www.riise.ai/ | Satellite-powered spatial finance platform, merging AI with big data to decarbonise cities globally. |
| 13 | Shiftsa | Portugal | https://www.f6s.com/shiftsa | Shiftsa is the first worldwide blockchain-based digital platform of seeds |
| 14 | Sirius biotechnology | United States | http://www.sirius.bio | Accelerating bioengineering for conversion of waste carbon to new products with proven AI/ML solutio |
| 15 | Talos Industry Corp | United States | https://www.talosindustries.com | Talos is a next generation wind turbine manufacturer and solution supplier. |
| 16 | UrbanChain Group | Hong Kong, China | http://www.urbanchaingroup.com | Connecting properties to mobility using AI & IoT technology |
| 17 | Yindii | Hong Kong, China | https://www.yindii.co | Yindii : Save food, save money, save the planet |
