Cities around the world are being asked to do more with less. On one side, they face growing pressure to cut emissions, protect biodiversity, and create more livable urban spaces. On the other hand, digital technologies, including AI and blockchain, are rapidly transforming how cities function – from mobility and waste systems to public services and citizen engagement. | BOOST
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Europe and Central is set to spotlight a new generation of green innovators this autumn as the BOOST: Green Futures Challenge reaches its final stage with two high-energy Demo Days – on 22–23 September in Lviv, Ukraine and on 3 October in Chișinău, Moldova. After months of tailored […]| BOOST
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Europe and Central Asia has launched the BOOST x CEF: Green Urban Tech open call, inviting innovators| BOOST
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Europe and Central Asia is proud to announce the three winning ventures of the BOOST: Urban Future Finance| BOOST
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, is pleased to announce the selected| BOOST
Are you passionate about urban transformation in the Western Balkans? Are you working on a high-impact and scalable innovative financing solution? Then the BOOST: Urban Future Finance acceleration programme is for you! | BOOST
Imagine earning city credits for walking to work, helping choose where trees get planted through your phone, or discovering your morning coffee supports local culture. In the Western Balkans, entrepreneurs are creating new tools to reshape how thousands of people connect with their cities—from apps that reward sustainable habits to platforms for crowdfunding greener streets. […]| BOOST
In the Western Balkans, a wave of digital innovation has the potential to reshape how cities function. Imagine a city where public services operate seamlessly, infrastructure adapts to real-time needs, and resources are used efficiently. Traffic congestion, inefficient waste management, and high energy consumption – problems that have long plagued cities – are now being […]| BOOST
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, is launching the BOOST: Green Futures Challenge – a new call for innovative green, digital, and circular solutions from startups and ventures in Ukraine and Moldova. The war in Ukraine and its regional consequences have deeply […]| BOOST
Authors: Burak Doluay, Co-founder & Director, STL; Steven Stavrou, Co-founder & Director, STL; Berfu Ilgililer, Project Associate & Growth Strategist, STL; Ben Thompson Coon, Accelerator Lead at UNDP Europe and Central Asia Western Balkan cities face a critical funding gap. Strict regulations, limited budgets, and tepid investor interest hamper vital urban projects – especially those […]| BOOST
BOOST, powered by UNDP, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), the Government of Denmark, are proud to announce the successful launch of the acceleration programme in Ukraine. The programme, part of the broader Mayors for Economic Growth (M4EG), a joint EU-UNDP initiative supporting local governments in the Eastern Partnership countries on their path to […]| BOOST
