Welcome to build_ 100: Cities Edition
Cities, it's time to gear up and modernize! We're living in an era where cities are facing unprecedented challenges, residents are struggling to find hope, and the future feels uncertain. But guess what? The future doesn't have to be dismal. It's time to fight back and turn economic development into a team sport!
Introducing build_ 100 Cities
Are you ready to seize a wild opportunity to reshape your community's future? Apply to join us in build_ 100 cities, an exclusive national campaign for visionary leaders who are ready to take economic development to exhilarating new heights. Say goodbye to outdated methods and hello to a modern approach that equips you with the best tools, knowledge, and support to supercharge your local innovation ecosystem.
Imagine being at the forefront of a revolution, armed with cutting-edge resources and a network of the brightest minds in economic development. Picture using state-of-the-art tools, learning from world-class leaders and mentors, diving into the latest research on startup cities, and connecting with top-tier peers. Plus, you’ll have access to grants that will turbocharge the impact you can make in your community, incentivizing every resident in your town to set goals, experience growth, and participate in transformative gatherings.
Why build_ 100 is a Game-Changer
In this new world, everyone in your community is empowered to be a creator, a visionary, and a game-changer, actively building a stronger community and economy every day. As AI, social dynamics, and corporate models evolve, so must our approach to community and economic development. build_ 100 is here to revolutionize growth and innovation. We're moving beyond just attracting established businesses; we're igniting the resilient entrepreneurial spirit within our cities, turning economic development into a collaborative game where everyone can play, set goals, and celebrate our collective victories... city building as a team sport!
What Awaits You in build_ 100 Cities
Ecosystem Playbook and Training: Access the best tools and knowledge to supercharge your local innovation ecosystem, including a step-by-step playbook for building world-class innovation ecosystems in cities of all sizes.
Economic Development App and AI: A first-of-its-kind social network built to gamify your residents' creation of inventions, creative projects, and startups. This tool provides digital data feeds to you as a city leader to monitor and accelerate trends.
Grants: Every city will receive grants to launch local innovation gatherings, with larger grants awarded directly to local startup or creative projects, voted on by you and your cohort peers. (Think "Shark Tank" meets economic development.)
Peer Network: Join forces with 99 other leading-edge community and economic development leaders, supporting each other as we become one of the key think tanks for modern economic development, navigating the impacts of AI and modern economics together.
Our Goal
To help you and 99 other cities build strong and vibrant startup ecosystems that are community-led, grow scalable companies, and turn economic development into a city-wide game where everyone is expected to, and does, play their part. This is your chance to be part of a revolution that turns your city into a thriving hub of innovation and opportunity.
Get ready to go on an exciting journey with build_ 100 and create a future where everyone flourishes together!
Join the Revolution – Apply to build_ 100 Cities Today!
