Aurora Regional Economic Alliance Opengov #286406

North Texas seeks startup smart public works solutions for infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance

This opportunity invites high-growth startups to propose smart public works solutions for North Texas municipalities. - Government Buyer: - Frisco Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) - McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) - North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) - Targeted Participants: - Early and growth-stage startups from North America - Products/Services Requested: - Smart solutions for infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance - Focus areas include: - Predictive maintenance for streets, crosswalks, and signage - Code compliance identification - Agentic AI for internal dashboards - Emergency response prioritization (trees, buildings, powerlines) - Technologies of interest: - Computer vision - LiDAR - Radar - Satellite imaging - Mobile sensors - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be ready for real-world deployment - Winners receive city pilot opportunities, office space, NTXIA membership, and curated introductions to public agencies and investors - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualifying startups - Opportunity includes potential for pilot projects, commercial partnerships, and long-term growth

Description

The 2026 North Texas Connected Innovation Pitch Competition invites high-growth startups from across North America to address real-world challenges in North Texas communities. The competition focuses on smart solutions for infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance in public works. It seeks innovative proposals from startups at both Early and Growth stages, offering opportunities for pilot projects, commercial partnerships, and long-term growth. Finalists will pitch in October 2026, with winners receiving prize packages including city pilots and strategic partnerships.

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