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The energy from the Rethink Cities Innovation Awards continues to inspire us! 🚀🌍 As we look back on the incredible journey shared with our nine finalists, we are inspired by the energy, innovation, and collaboration that characterized the #RethinkCitiesInnovationAwards. From groundbreaking ideas to actionable solutions, these startups are leading the charge toward climate-resilient, sustainable cities. A heartfelt thank you to our finalists who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and driving meaningful change 🙏🏽 🔋 Urban Energy Efficiency Pioneer 🔹 Insutex 🔹 Effinigo 🔹 WeavAir 🌱 Cutting-Edge Renewable Energy Innovation: 🔹 Reel 🔹 RiDERgy 🔹 SEEDiA.city 🤝 Public-Private Partnership for Net Zero Catalyst: 🔹 greenmetrics.ai 🔹 Impact Market 🔹 SHIT2POWER Each finalist's vision represents a powerful step toward transforming cities into more sustainable, climate-conscious spaces. The Rethink Cities Innovation Awards showcased the wealth of innovation present in our ecosystem, and we are proud to support the next generation of urban changemakers. Here’s to the future of cities—where collaboration, sustainability, and bold ideas shape tomorrow’s urban landscapes! 🌱💡 Photocredit: Roberts Osis #RethinkCitiesInnovationAwards #Innovation #UrbanSustainability #SDG11 #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Sønderborg #ProjectZero #RethinkCities

Honouring Excellence: A Big Thank You to Our Jury Members 🌟 Behind every impactful decision at the #RethinkCitiesInnovationAwards lies the dedication, expertise, and vision of an exceptional jury. These individuals brought their sharp insights and deep knowledge to the table, evaluating groundbreaking solutions and recognising the startups poised to transform urban sustainability. Thank you for your contribution 🙏🏽 🌱 Jørgen M. Clausen, Former CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Danfoss; Founder at SaltPower 🌱 Ditte Lysgaard Vind, Chief Innovation and Science Officer at BLOXHUB 🌱Judith Neijzen, Head of Danfoss Group Analysis, ex Senior Manager at C40 🌱 Tiago Julião Neves, VP Investor Relations at Goparity | Impact finance 🌱 João Dinis, Head of office at Cascais Ambiente EMAC 🌱 Hugo Paquin, Head of Partnerships at VOYAGERS.io 🌱 Simay Arikan, Head of Platform at KOMPAS VC 🌱 Jonas Schorr, Partner at Urban Impact 🌱 Kjeld Stærk, Chairman of the Committee for Business and Green Growth, Sønderborg Kommune Municipality; former Senior Vice President, Chairman, Danfoss Your commitment to innovation and your diverse perspectives elevated this process to new heights. From tackling urban challenges to identifying bold, actionable ideas, your guidance ensured that we celebrated solutions that truly align with the mission of Rethink Cities 🚀 We are profoundly grateful for your role in this journey and for making this event such a resounding success. The future of cities depends on collaboration and visionary leadership—and you exemplified both. Let’s keep rethinking and reshaping the cities of tomorrow. 🌍💡 #RethinkCitiesInnovationAwards #UrbanSustainability #JuryAppreciation #Collaboration #FutureCities #UrbanInnovation #SDG11 #RethinkCities

#SkyWatching #NovemberEdition ✨🔭 Great monthly news from DTU - Technical University of Denmark's start-up ecosystem! 1. Xnovo Technology - a RAITH company develops innovative 3D imaging tools. Acquirred by RAITH Group. 2. NitroVolt produces green ammonia directly at the farm. Funding round: BackingMinds, Satgana, Danmarks Eksport- og Investeringsfond, EQT Foundation, and Breakthrough Energy Fellowship: 26 mio. DKK. 3. Clair Scientific revolutionises microscopy with novel imaging technology and analysis solutions. Funding: Export and Investment Fund of Denmark & Innovestor: 12 mio. DKK. 4. PERFI Technologies revolutionises 3D printing by delivering fast, precise, & customisable manufacturing solutions. Funding: Rockstart Emerging Tech Fund & business angel, Allan Junge Hyldal: Undisclosed amount. Grant: Alexander Foss Industrial Foundation: 100.000 DKK (SF). 5. GLX ANALYTIX pioneers health innovation with AI-powered blood diagnostics for neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and neuropsychiatric disease management. Funding: Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, Labcorp Venture Fund ADDF: Undisclosed amount. 6. Acembee’s IoT solution tackles construction sites' power challenges. Fonden for Entreprenørskab, Entrepreneur Award: 100.000 DKK (SF). In addition, co-founder & CEO Oline Stærke won the pitch competition at Minc's Nordic Female Invest Summit. 7. Yuman uses robots to unburden healthcare professionals. Fonden for Entreprenørskab, Entrepreneur Award: 100.000 DKK (SF). 8. Boundless improves festival accessibility with an interactive map. Bevica Fonden Seed Grant: 80.000 DKK (SF). 9. BreatheWise’s wearable improves breathing to lower anxiety & stress. Bevica Fonden Seed Grant: 20.000 DKK (SF).   10. Reel powers climate-conscious companies with renewable electricity. Impact the Future's Rethink Cities Innovation Awards. 11. The EXPLORE Program. Fonden for Entreprenørskab's Diversity Award. 📸 Photo: Clair Scientific co-founders CEO Hugh Simons & CTO Anders Clemen Jakobsen.

Big congratulations to the amazing team at Reel for winning the Rethink Cities Innovation Award! 🎉 We're beyond excited to have had you with us on this inspiring journey. 🌱 We can’t wait to see what comes next for Reel and all our other remarkable finalists, all paving the way toward a sustainable urban future! 🚀

Catalyzing Change with Roundtable Discussions at the Rethink Cities Innovation Awards 💫 At the #RethinCitieInnovationAwards, our roundtable discussions were not just talks—they were catalysts for urban transformation 🚀 Participants delved into key topics such as sustainable urban investments, decarbonization climate action, and effective public-private partnerships. By uniting diverse perspectives from across sectors, these discussions laid the foundation for meaningful and actionable strategies to tackle urban challenges and accelerate progress toward sustainable cities. 🌱 A heartfelt thank you 🙏 to our incredible moderators and our partners for steering these thought-provoking conversations with expertise and vision. Your guidance sparked important dialogue and created real opportunities for collaboration and action. Emil Skals, The Footprint Firm Simay Arikan, Rikke Haahr Center for Offentlig-Privat Innovation (CO-PI), Morten Madsen, Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark, Torben Esbensen, Ditte Lysgaard Vind, Cornelia T. S. Jakobsen, BLOXHUB, Robert Joseph Martin, nabogo, Kasper Dam Mikkelsen Beta Mobility , Allan Pilgaard-Jensen, ProjectZero A special thank you goes to Silent Events Nordics 🎧 whose innovative headphone solutions enhanced the quality of our discussions, allowing every participant to fully engage and contribute to the discussions. As we reflect on the impactful dialogues from our roundtable discussions, we are reminded of the power of collaboration in shaping sustainable urban futures. The Rethink Cities Innovation Awards is dedicated to spotlighting and supporting innovative solutions that get us closer to net zero goals 🚀 Join us in this journey as we work to transform cities into models of sustainability and resilience. The future of urban living starts here! 🌱💡 #RethinkCities #UrbanInnovation #SustainableCities #NetZeroFuture #ClimateAction #PublicPrivatePartnerships #FutureOfCities #RethinkCitiesInnovationAwards #SDG11 #ProjectZero #Sønderborg

🎤 What you missed at the #RethinkCitiesInnovationAwards 💫 Last Monday, the stage at Sønderborg came alive with powerful ideas and transformative visions, thanks to our incredible keynote speakers. Each brought their unique expertise, leaving us with invaluable perspectives on how we can rethink and reshape our cities for a sustainable future: 💡Sissel Hansen, Co-founder of Impact the Future masterfully guided us through the day as our moderator, ensuring every moment of the event flowed seamlessly. Her energy, insight, and ability to connect with both speakers and audience members truly made the event unforgettable. 💡Kjeld Stærk, Chairman of the Committee for Business and Green Growth, Sønderborg Municipality (Sønderborg Kommune); former Senior Vice President, Chairman, Danfoss set the stage with an inspiring opening speech, highlighting the importance of collaboration, innovation, and leadership in driving sustainable urban transformation. 💡Prof. Dr. Gesa Ziemer, Academic Lead UNITAC Hamburg (with UN Habitat, OICT);
Director City Science Lab (with MIT Media Lab) posed a critical question: “How can we implement urban technologies in cities and scale them up?” offering a forward-thinking roadmap for integrating technology into urban landscapes. 💡Navid Samandari, Head of Ventures at The Footprint Firm, asked us to consider: “Do we need more innovation to feed our net-zero ambitions?” pushing us to reimagine the role of innovation in achieving a sustainable future. 💡Daria (Dasha) Krivonos, CEO of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies reframed uncertainty as a tool, not an obstacle, with her keynote: “Uncertainty as a feature, not a bug.” Her words encouraged us to embrace unpredictability as a catalyst for creativity and resilience. Their words left a lasting impact, inspiring us all to rethink and rebuild cities for a sustainable future. 🌍✨ What was your favourite moment from the event? Let us know in the comments! 💬 #RethinkCities #RethinkCitiesInnovationAwards #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Sustainability #UrbanInnovation #NetZero #ProjectZero #SønderborgKommune

Thank you for being part of the Rethink Cities Innovation Awards 💚. We were truly moved by the depth of knowledge, passion, and commitment you brought to our shared mission of fostering collaboration to accelerate urban decarbonisation. The event was filled with intentionality, diversity, and outstanding thought leadership. The quality of discussions, the startups’ dedication to creating a better world, and the conversations that seemed to flow endlessly highlighted the incredible strength of this community. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for meaningful collaboration—helping to turn intention into action wherever possible. The clock is ticking, and while technology plays a vital role, it’s collaboration that will truly drive the change we so urgently need. 🌱 A big congratulations to our three incredible winners 👏🏽 — Insutex, greenmetrics.ai and Reel—whose groundbreaking innovations are paving the way for a more sustainable future 🌍. Their dedication and impact inspire us all to push further in our collective journey towards a net-zero world. A special thank you to all our partners and participants for making this event a success🙏🏽 : Bitten & Mads Clausens Foundation, Danfoss, ProjectZero, Sønderborg Kommune, SDU Sønderborg - University of Southern Denmark, The Footprint Firm, Center for Offentlig-Privat Innovation (CO-PI), BLOXHUB, Beta Mobility, Navid Samandari, Jonas Schorr, Kjeld Stærk, Morten Madsen, Jørgen M. Clausen, Prof. Dr. Gesa Ziemer, Judith Neijzen, João Dinis, Tiago Julião Neves, Sissel Hansen, Hugo Paquin, Simay Arikan, Ditte Lysgaard Vind, Emil Skals, Rikke Haahr, Torben Esbensen, Cornelia T. S. Jakobsen, Robert Joseph Martin, Kasper Dam Mikkelsen and Allan Pilgaard-Jensen Together, we are paving the way for a brighter, greener future! 🌍💡 Video by Mads Urup Paasch | myfilm.dk  #RethinkCitiesInnovationAwards #SustainableCities #RethinkCities #PublicPrivatePartnerships #SDG11 #ProjectZero #Sønderborg #RTCIA

Thank you, Hugo Paquin, for your kind words, participation, and invaluable support with the startup outreach at the #RethinkCitiesInnovationAwards 🙏. It was a pleasure working alongside you to highlight the innovative solutions driving us towards net-zero emissions 🌍💡. As you rightly pointed out, the event underscored the urgent need for bold, pragmatic action in addressing the climate crisis 🌱. Sønderborg Kommune’s commitment to achieving carbon-neutrality by 2029 through its ProjectZero initiative is truly inspiring. Impact the Future is honoured to help propel this vision into action through our #RethinkCities project, fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors 🤝. Public-private partnerships are essential in our journey towards a sustainable urban future, and our award finalists SEEDiA.city, SHIT2POWER, RiDERgy, Effinigo, WeavAir, Impact Market and winners, Reel, Insutex and greenmetrics.ai serve as excellent examples of how innovation can drive meaningful change 🌱 We’re excited to see how the partnerships and ideas sparked at the event continue to evolve, and we look forward to the positive impact they will have in building a more sustainable, future for all 🌍✨

🎊 Celebrating the Winners of the #RethinkCitiesInnovationAwards! 🎊 A heartfelt congratulations to the outstanding winners of the Rethink Cities Innovation Awards! Your innovative solutions are paving the way toward a more sustainable and smarter future. We look forward to the continued impact you’ll have in shaping greener, more resilient cities. 🌱 A special thank you to Thomas Aspen from Insutex, Jon Sigvert from Reel, and Tiago Marques from greenmetrics.ai for your exceptional presentations. Your insightful ideas sparked meaningful conversations and truly enriched the event for all attendees. 👏 A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us in #Sønderborg. 🙏 Together, we’re making significant strides toward a more sustainable urban future. 🌍 Lastly, we’d like to acknowledge Roberts Osis for capturing these moments so beautifully 📸 Stay tuned for more updates and highlights! Photo credit: Roberts Osis #UrbanSustainability #ProjectZero #RethinkCities #Sønderborg #SustainabilityLeadership #RethinkCitiesInnovationAward #RTCIA #SDG11

A huge thank you to all our incredible guests, speakers, and finalists who made the Rethink Cities Innovation Awards such a success in Sønderborg yesterday. 🙏🏼 Your innovative ideas and inspiring discussions are paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future. 💚 We are beyond grateful for your passion, insights, and commitment to driving impactful change. Here’s to continuing to rethink and shape our cities together! 🌿✨