Aurora Regional Economic Alliance Opengov #287656

North Texas seeks smart city environmental solutions from startups

This opportunity invites high-growth startups to propose smart environmental solutions for North Texas cities, led by the Frisco Economic Development Corporation, McKinney Economic Development Corporation, and the North Texas Innovation Alliance. - Government Buyer: - Frisco Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) - McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) - North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Neptune is referenced as a potential API provider for water data solutions - No other specific OEMs or vendors are named - Products/Services Requested: - Water-saving interventions using AMI/Water Portal data (Neptune API reference) - AI-powered residential recycling education via sensors on hauling vehicles - Automated waste and recycling tracking platforms - Energy submetering at city facilities with dashboard integration - Mobile field assistant tools for site inspections with AI photo analysis - Neighborhood-scale air quality monitoring with real-time sensor data - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must address one or more of six specific problem statements - Open to early and growth-stage startups across North America - Proposals must include solution summaries, company info, and implementation experience - Winners receive city pilot opportunities, office space, NTXIA membership, and curated introductions - Focus on innovative, scalable technology for municipal energy, water, waste, and air quality management - Highlighted OEM: - Neptune (for water data API integration)

Description

The 2026 North Texas Connected Innovation Pitch Competition invites high-growth startups from across North America to address real-world challenges in environmental smart solutions that improve city energy, water, waste, and recycling operations. The competition focuses on six problem statements including water-saving interventions, AI-based recycling education, waste tracking platforms, energy submetering, mobile field assistants, and neighborhood air quality monitoring. Finalists will pitch in October 2026 in Frisco and McKinney, Texas, with winners receiving city pilots, office space, and strategic introductions. The initiative is led by the Frisco Economic Development Corporation, McKinney Economic Development Corporation, and the North Texas Innovation Alliance.

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