Directory

Smart Cities startup ecosystem

We track 14 organisations in this sector across 6+ countries.

14 entries.

Andalucia Open Future

Seville & Malaga, Spain · Accelerator

Launched 2014 by Telefonica and the Andalusian government. Regional accelerator network with hubs like El Cubo (Seville) and La Farola (Malaga) supporting ICT, smart city, and social innovation startups. Support: free acceleration, workspace, investor forums. Scope: Regional (Andalusia).

CityFibre

London, United Kingdom · Startup

CityFibre is a full-fiber digital infrastructure scale-up building wholesale fiber networks across the UK. The company partners with ISPs and mobile operators to replace legacy connectivity with gigabit-capable infrastructure that supports residential broadband, enterprise services, and future smart-city and 5G capacity.

FYCMA – Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga

Málaga, ES · Event Organisator

FYCMA (Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga) is the trade fair and congress center of Málaga, operated by the City of Málaga. It organizes and hosts major professional, technological, and cultural events across Spain and internationally, with a venue spanning 60,000 m². FYCMA is the founding organizer of Greencities, the annual Forum for Urban Intelligence and Sustainability held each September in Málaga, now in its 17th edition in 2026.

Greencities 2026

Malaga, Spain · Event

FYCMA's smart-city and sustainable-mobility forum, co-organised with Málaga City Council and AMETIC, running an open call for startups. A good fit for greentech, urban-mobility, and IoT founders targeting municipal and public-sector buyers in southern Spain.

Level39

London, United Kingdom · Innovation Hub

Level39 is London's leading fintech and cybersecurity innovation hub, located on the 39th floor of One Canada Square in Canary Wharf. Founded in 2013 by the Canary Wharf Group, Level39 provides workspace, mentorship, and business development support to over 200 high-growth technology companies specializing in financial technology, cybersecurity, retail tech, and smart city solutions. Its location in the heart of London's financial district gives members direct proximity to major banks, insurers, and financial institutions that serve as both customers and partners. Level39 runs structured growth programs, investor showcases, and corporate innovation partnerships, and has become the focal point for fintech entrepreneurship in Europe. Notable alumni and members include Revolut (in its early days), Onfido, and numerous regtech and blockchain startups. The hub also hosts a dense calendar of ecosystem events, making it a key gathering point for the London fintech community.

Paris&Co Incubateurs

Paris, France · Incubator

Established 1996. Paris economic development agency running 20+ thematic incubators (sports, foodtech, smart cities, etc.) with coaching, offices, and corporate partners; supports hundreds of startups annually and hosts ecosystem events. Scope: Regional (Paris).

Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes (RECI)

Madrid, ES · Support Organization

Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes (RECI) is Spain's national network of smart cities, uniting municipalities committed to improving public services and urban quality of life through digital transformation and innovation. The network facilitates knowledge sharing, joint projects, and strategic collaboration among member cities across Spain. RECI is co-organizing the VI Congress on Smart Cities, which is jointly held with Greencities 2026 in Málaga on 15–16 September.

Red Innpulso – Red de Ciudades de la Ciencia y la Innovación

Madrid, ES · Support Organization

Red Innpulso (Red de Ciudades de la Ciencia y la Innovación) is the Spanish network of Science and Innovation Cities, comprising over 112 member municipalities dedicated to advancing local innovation policies and knowledge-based development. Co-financed by Spain's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, it supports city councils in sharing best practices, backing innovative SMEs, and participating in Horizon Europe projects. Red Innpulso is a co-organizer of the Urban Leaders Meeting at Greencities 2026 in Málaga.