City of Philadelphia Engages Tech Companies for Urban Solutions

The First Round:

The city’s “Pitch & Pilot” initiative (part of their “SmartCityPHL” initiative) seeks tech solutions to track waste generation and promote diversion from landfills and incinerators. 

Philadelphia’s “SmartCityPHL” initiative:

• established to reach the city’s zero waste goal
• emphasizes community engagement and the use of technology to solve problems raised by citizens and businesses
• available to companies of all sizes
• first round initiative winner receives $34,000

Smart Cities Dive | Philadelphia’s first ‘Pitch & Pilot’ seeks tech to reduce waste