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itselectric Wins Top $100,000 Prize in the 2023 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, hosted by Leading Cities in partnership with QBE Insurance Group, concluded today with the City Solution of the Year awarded to itselectric, a groundbreaking company that is addressing the critical challenges of electric vehicle (EV) adoption by focusing on expanding and enhancing EV infrastructure through partnerships with private building owners.

Key Points: 
  • "At QBE, we are committed to helping promote resilience and sustainability in communities, and this year's Resilience Challenge winner itselectric has developed a solution with the potential to transform our cities."
  • itselectric was selected as the City Solution of the Year from a pool of more than 650 entrepreneurs from 80 countries who competed in the QBE AcceliCITY challenge.
  • The QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge has quickly become one of the largest programs of its kind in the world and has demonstrated tremendous impact.
  • The QBE AcceliCITY program connects startup's smart solutions directly with users and provides the proper channels and know-how to deploy in cities.

QBE North America announces finalists for main track of the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, as well as winners of the property tech track

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QBE and Leading Cities have announced the 10 finalists for the 2023 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge main track, as well as the four finalists for the property tech track. In this year's competition, a record-breaking 650 entrepreneurs from 80 countries submitted solutions for driving equity, resilience and sustainability in cities.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QBE and Leading Cities have announced the 10 finalists for the 2023 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge main track, as well as the four finalists for the property tech track.
  • In this year's competition, a record-breaking 650 entrepreneurs from 80 countries submitted solutions for driving equity, resilience and sustainability in cities.
  • itselectric : An urban curbside EV charging network that connects to existing buildings and shares revenue with the host property.
  • In the proptech track, four finalists - Climasens , Flash , Intelligent AI , and UrbanSky – pitched to a judging panel made up of QBE's property leaders in North America and International, as well as QBE Ventures.

Top 100 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Solutions Move to Next Stage of Competition

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QBE North America is pleased to announce that of the more than 650 entries to the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge submitted this year, the top 100 resilience solutions, 50 from the Western Hemisphere division and 50 from the Eastern Hemisphere, have been selected to advance to the next stage of the competition.  

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QBE North America is pleased to announce that of the more than 650 entries to the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge submitted this year, the top 100 resilience solutions, 50 from the Western Hemisphere division and 50 from the Eastern Hemisphere, have been selected to advance to the next stage of the competition.
  • Now in its fifth year with partner Leading Cities , the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge is open to entrepreneurs whose ventures utilize smart-city solutions to address risk, equity and sustainability in urban environments.
  • For these tracks, QBE looks to identify entrepreneurs whose solutions speak to our business focus, as well as our commitment to sustainability.
  • "With the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, we are searching for innovative companies that have developed real, practical solutions to the real challenges our communities face," said Mike Lake, founder and CEO of Leading Cities.

QBE North America and Leading Cities Select the 2022 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Winner

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  The 2022 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, hosted by Leading Cities in partnership with QBE North America, concluded today with the City Solution of the Year award and grand prize winnings of $100,000 presented to Automedi. Automedi is the world's first decentralized circular microeconomy converting plastic waste into community products at the actual point of use. By capturing waste when it is discarded and turning it into functional products, Automedi is committed to shaping new standards of care through health science innovation and paving the way to a more sustainable future.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The 2022 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge ,hosted by Leading Cities in partnership with QBE North America , concluded today with the City Solution of the Year award and grand prize winnings of $100,000 presented to Automedi .
  • The $100,000 award was presented following a one-week intensive boot camp and panel evaluation from representatives of the QBE North America Board, Code for America, QBE Ventures and the National League of Cities.
  • "Thank you to QBE North America for its inspiring leadership and focus on resilience and for once again supporting this challenge.
  • Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, QBE North America reported gross written premiums in 2021 of $6.29 billion.

QBE North America and Leading Cities Announce AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Finalists

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Cities, a global nonprofit driving city resiliency and sustainability, in partnership with QBE Insurance Group revealed ten of the world's foremost urban technology startups in its QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge finalist line-up. Currently in its fourth year, the program has become one of the largest of its kind in the world and has had major success with its unique approach to bridging the gap between startup companies and cities. AcceliCITY alumni have already raised upwards of $400 million, and many have since deployed their solutions in cities to improve the equity, resilience and safety of our urban centers.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Cities , a global nonprofit driving city resiliency and sustainability, in partnership with QBE Insurance Group revealed ten of the world's foremost urban technology startups in its QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge finalist line-up.
  • Leading Cities' AcceliCITY program connects startup's smart solutions directly with business users and provides the proper channels, training, and knowledge to implement in cities.
  • Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, QBE North America reported Gross Written Premiums in 2021 of $6.29 billion.
  • Additional information can be found at www.qbe.com/us or follow QBE North America on LinkedIn and Twitter .

90 Game-Changing Solutions for Sustainable Cities

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Cities , a global non-profit driving resiliency and sustainability for cities, in partnership with QBE Insurance , have selected 90 of the world's most impactful solutions for advancing sustainable development goals.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Cities , a global non-profit driving resiliency and sustainability for cities, in partnership with QBE Insurance , have selected 90 of the world's most impactful solutions for advancing sustainable development goals.
  • "Inaction globally has the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development goals tracking closer to 2090 or later three generations too late," said Michael Lake, President and CEO of Leading Cities.
  • Leading Cities is a non-profit organization that drives resilience and sustainability for all by unleashing the potential of the world's cities.
  • The program lowers the cost and risk of innovation for startups as well as cities and corporations by streamlining the innovation and sales cycles for Smart City solutions.

QBE opens applications for annual Resilience Challenge

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Start-ups and entrepreneurs working to help make cities more equitable, sustainable and resilient are invited to compete for USD$150,000 in prize funding in the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Start-ups and entrepreneurs working to help make cities more equitable, sustainable and resilient are invited to compete for USD$150,000 in prize funding in the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge.
  • In partnership with Leading Cities, QBE AcceliCITY seeks innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing cities to accelerate their growth and adoption.
  • Todd Jones, CEO of QBE North America and President of the QBE Foundation says, "as an insurer focused on enabling a more resilient future by being the most consistent and innovative risk partner, we recognize the critical need to improve urban resilience in our communities."
  • Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, QBE North America reported Gross Written Premiums in 2021 of $6.29 billion.

2021 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Recognizes a Revolutionary Water Treatment Solution for Cities

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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BOSTON, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge , hosted by Leading Cities in partnership with QBE North America , concluded today with the City Solution of the Year awarded to Pharem Biotech , an innovative cleantech company with a highly efficient and sustainable approach to water treatment.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge , hosted by Leading Cities in partnership with QBE North America , concluded today with the City Solution of the Year awarded to Pharem Biotech , an innovative cleantech company with a highly efficient and sustainable approach to water treatment.
  • Despite the complexity of the technology and research that created Pharems Zymatic solution, the implementation is remarkably simple and leverages existing water treatment equipment.
  • The QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge has quickly become one of the largest programs of its kind in the world and has demonstrated tremendous impact.
  • The QBE AcceliCITY program connects startup's smart solutions directly with users and provides the proper channels and know-how to deploy in cities.

QBE North America and Leading Cities Name AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Finalists

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Cities , a global nonprofit driving city resiliency and sustainability, in partnership with QBE North America revealed ten of the world's foremost urban technology startups in its QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge finalist line-up.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Cities , a global nonprofit driving city resiliency and sustainability, in partnership with QBE North America revealed ten of the world's foremost urban technology startups in its QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge finalist line-up.
  • As they do so, QBE and Leading Cities are identifying and advancing the next generation of innovative solutions to achieve these goals.
  • Leading Cities' AcceliCITY program connects startup's smart solutions directly with business users and provides the proper channels and know-how to deploy in cities.
  • Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, QBE North America reported Gross Written Premiums in 2020 of $4.775 billion.