ABES promotes the Pitch Challenge Connected Smart Cities 2025, an initiative in partnership with the CSC City Aimed exclusively at its members and exhibiting companies, whether startups or already operating, the event aims to accelerate the digitalization of public administration through innovative technological solutions. The selected companies will pitch during Connected Smart Cities, scheduled for September 24, 2025, one of the main events of business and connections of smart cities and mobility in Brazil, which will take place in São Paulo (SP).
Applications will be accepted for solutions that transform cities and public services with applicable technologies and high social impact, within one of the categories below:
- GovTech: solutions aimed at the digitalization of administrative processes, digital public services, government procurement and data management.
- smart cities: initiatives linked to urban infrastructure, such as sanitation, mobility, public lighting, solid waste, energy and accessibility.
- Cross-Cutting Technologies: proposals with an impact on essential areas such as health, education, environment, inclusion, security and sustainability.
What will the pitch be like?
Participating companies will make pitches of up to 5 minutes, evaluated by a group of guest judges, with a brief interaction for immediate feedback. Presentations will be distributed according to the event's official schedule.
Pitch Challenge Schedule:
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Stage |
Deadline |
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Registrations |
Until August 11, 2025 |
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Announcement of selected candidates |
Until September 1, 2025 |
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In-person presentations |
September 24, 2025 |
For the complete rules and registration form, visit:
https://connectedsmartcities.com.br/Pitch-Challenge-ABES/
“At ABES, we believe that fostering the innovation ecosystem is essential for the advancement of public administration. Therefore, this challenge was designed to recognize bold ideas, foster quality connections, and place our members at the center of the public sector's digital revolution.”, highlights Jamile Sabatini Marques, Director of Innovation and Development of the association.
