AI CITIES PITCH LAB

AI CITIES PITCH LAB

urban innovators

investment-ready projects

The AI Cities Pitch Lab is a pre-qualifying platform where cities and urban innovators from ASEAN present investment-ready projects to venture capitalists, development banks, sovereign funds, and UN-CDF.

It serves as the gateway to the main Invest ASEAN Forum, offering early feedback, refinement, and fast-tracking opportunities for the most impactful, AI-driven urban solutions.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Format:

  • 10 minutes of pitching time per project 
  • 5 minutes feedback/Q&A from the investor panel

Projects will be assessed based on:

  • Scalability and regional impact
  • Financial viability and investment readiness
  • Digital and AI integration
  • Contribution to citizen-centric and sustainable outcomes

potentials

OUTCOMES

& OPPORTUNITIES

Top shortlisted projects will proceed to the Invest ASEAN Special Forum for broader exposure and deeper engagement with potential investors.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

The AI Cities Pitch Lab is designed for:


Cities & Municipalities

  • Seeking funding to implement smart city or AI-driven public service projects
  • Looking to position their city as a regional innovation leader

Urban Innovators & Tech Startups

  • Developing scalable, AI-powered solutions for urban challenges

Pitch

Have an impactful project to pitch?

Broader exposure and deeper engagement with potential investors

SUBMIT YOUR INTEREST