Urban Impact is a Berlin-based agency focused on transforming urban systems by implementing sustainable solutions and fostering innovation through collaboration with startups, city change-makers, and the private sector.
Urban Impact is an agency dedicated to transforming urban systems to address climate challenges and improve livability. Based in Berlin, the organization works with startups, city change-makers, and private sector entities to bring sustainable technologies to life and foster urban innovation. At its core, Urban Impact focuses on fast-tracking the implementation of sustainable solutions through go-to-market support, urban testbeds, and strategic advisory services. The agency helps startups scale their solutions in cities by providing connections and knowledge, while also supporting city change-makers in designing policies and making strategic decisions that benefit both people and the planet. Key projects include the Berlin Future Hub, a platform to connect and share Berlin's impact and climate tech scene, and the transformation of Vattenfall's new HQ into a testbed for sustainable technology. Urban Impact also invests in early-stage founders transforming cities and has helped raise over €32.3 million in funding for various initiatives. The agency's approach is collaborative, emphasizing the importance of collective effort in achieving profound urban change. Through workshops and learning experiences, such as the Cities ABC framework, Urban Impact equips individuals and businesses with the tools to navigate urban ecosystems and engage with stakeholders effectively. By bridging the gap between innovation and implementation, Urban Impact aims to create more sustainable and livable cities.