Designed for value creation
Designed for value creation
60+ start-ups tackling city and utility challenges through innovative digital solutions ➡ 6 pitching finalists.
Mentors from top industry players and VCs.
Jury of leading VCs focused on smart cities and ready to invest.
€50k GRANT distributed to selected startups.
€50k GRANT distributed to selected startups.
In Their Words
In Their Words
"Kurrant did a truly tremendous job. Evaluating over 40 start ups, short listing them to a final line up and being on the pitch judging panel has given us deep insight in the Smart City ecosystem."
Chief Growth Officer
Connexin
"Aligned with Kurrant's values, we sponsored The Smart Deal, fostering innovation and partnering with two promising startups now set to pilot their solutions in our Innovation Lab."
Chief Innovation Officer
Al-Madinah Region
Development Authority
"The Smart Deal at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona is more than just a competition – it’s a platform for innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of our cities."
CEO & Co-Founder
Bloomhaus Ventures
"The Smart Deal was a great way to discover and connect with very interesting smart city scale-ups, and highlight Schréder as an enabler in the startup and innovation ecosystem."
Advisory Board - M&A Strategy
Schréder
"Serving on the Jury of The Smart Deal was a valuable experience for Demeter, offering a clear view of the latest trends and innovations in the smart city sector."
Investment Director
Demeter
"The Smart Deal was an enriching experience that helped us grow and reach the next level. The visibility provided by The Smart Deal enabled us to conclude new partnerships."
Co-founder & CEO
VizioSense
"Participating in The Smart Deal was a transformative experience. The recognition offered by the €30,000 grant received and the collaboration with Schreder are incredible motivators for our team."
Co-founder & CEO
Meersens
"The Smart Deal competition provided an excellent opportunity to gain valuable exposure and receive actionable feedback from investors and industry experts."
Co-founder & CEO
Stuart Energy
Eligible startups
Eligible startups
A unique digital tool
A unique digital tool
Network with startups and leading investors driving the digitalization of cities & utilitiesExplore curated profiles: Ready-to-connect startups and investors with key information & materials
Direct outreach: Connect with interesting startups and investors to start collaborating
Engage your team: Track & manage your watchlist as a team with a collaborative tool.
Display your profile: Let potential matches understand your priorities and objectives
Ongoing activity: Stay connected all year long through events, workshops & a startups news feed
Finale live from the world's largest and most influential smart city event
Finale live from the world's largest and most influential smart city event
th Edition
Visitors
Exhibitors
Speakers
Cities
Pitch format
Pitch format
Morane Rey-Huet Co-founder of Meersens Winner of a €30,000 Grant
2 hours each
5 minutes presentation
10 minutes Q&A
With sponsors and VCs announcing grant awards, pilot programs, partnerships, and investment interests.
2 hours each
5 minutes presentation
10 minutes Q&A
With sponsors and VCs announcing grant awards, pilot programs, partnerships, and investment interests.
The Jury
The Jury
The Smart Deal Agenda
The Smart Deal Agenda
The Smart Deal begins accepting applications from startups.
Final day to submit applications.
Werner De Wolf of Schréder: Smart Deal Participation & Advice for Startups
By sponsoring The Smart Deal, you'll empower visionary startups, showcase your
commitment to driving innovation, and gain exclusive early access to the industry's most
promising
innovators—all while enjoying unmatched visibility in the market.
Replay Pitch Session '24
Replay
Pitch Session '24
Replay Deal Reveal '24
Replay
Deal Reveal '24
The Deal Reveal showcases the outcomes of the pitch session, highlighting investment interests, commercial partnerships, and the announcement of the €50,000 grant winner. It took place at the Innovation Agora.