Be part of the future of Urban Infrastructure with APCOA and prototype.club
Together with APCOA we discover innovative solutions for the cities of tomorrow. As their open innovation partner, we offer startups and entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their ideas seamlessly. Together, we evaluate these proposals and implement the best solutions in the Urban Hubs.
Do you have a groundbreaking idea?
Take this opportunity to join a visionary network! Submit your solution for urban infrastructure now and contribute to the transformation of cities.
What is the actual idea behind urban hubs?
Urban Hubs are innovative urban spaces designed to facilitate smart mobility and optimize urban infrastructure by integrating various modes of transportation and services. They aim to enhance accessibility and sustainability in cities by promoting collaboration among local stakeholders, businesses, and residents.
Already today, urban hubs should connect different everyday experiences, ideally linking different services:
MOBILITY
Urban Hubs enable seamless intermodal and multimodal transportation options, including autonomous vehicles, car rentals, car and ride-sharing, and micromobility solutions like e-scooters and bikes. This integrated approach ensures that users have convenient access to diverse mobility services right where they need them, promoting sustainable and efficient urban transport.
ELECTRICITY
Urban Hubs provide connected charging services for electric vehicles (EVs), fleet operations, and micromobility solutions. These hubs includes e-vehicle rentals, charging infrastructure for fleets, photovoltaic systems for renewable energy generation. Moreover it should integrate charging options for micromobility vehicles, ensuring a comprehensive and sustainable electric mobility ecosystem.
LOCAL SUPPLY
Urban Hubs integrate community services through a combination of digital platforms and a dense network of physical infrastructure across Europe. This includes micro-maintenance services, 5G technology for enhanced connectivity, decentralized manufacturing, community and entertainment activities, and mobile health solutions, fostering vibrant and resilient local ecosystems.
LOGISTICS
Urban Hubs leverage city locations as fulfillment centers for city logistics, providing warehousing and distribution services. This includes lockers for secure deliveries, drone logistics for efficient transport, urban warehousing solutions, last-mile delivery services, grocery logistics, fleet parking, and storage spaces, streamlining urban supply chains and enhancing overall efficiency.
Join the challenge
You are keen on working together with APCOA?
Sign the registration form and upload a pitch deck to provide an overview over your solution!
APCOA at the IAA Transportation 2024
prototype.club, serving as the decentralized development arm of APCOA, launched the challenge at the IAA, showcasing innovative ideas for optimizing urban spaces through creative parking and city infrastructure solutions. Multiple start-ups brought fresh perspectives and groundbreaking concepts that sparked engaging discussions about future collaborations. The challenge is designed to be ongoing, and APCOA looks forward to welcoming more exciting solutions from startups eager to shape the future of urban infrastructure.