a Detroit collaborative
We are co-creating a sustainable & equitable future for our cities.
At Urban Tech Xchange, we are dedicated to catalyzing tech innovation, collaboration, and data-driven progress to create cities that are smarter, more sustainable, and better equipped to a adapt to a shifting climate. Our mission is to coalesce diverse ideas, develop and test new technologies, and democratize access to data. With a fierce commitment to fostering a community of hardworking innovators, UTX is here to change the future of cities, for the better.
Our mission may be challenging, but it’s crystal clear: create fair and resilient cities while improving the lives of those who call them home.
cultivating a collaborative ecosystem
open source
Open-source innovation is at the heart of UTX. We cultivate collaborative development in a company-agnostic space, implement data transparency, and make technological breakthroughs accessible to urban communities worldwide.
putting humans first, always
human-centric
UTX is committed to improving the urban experience by making cities sustainable, equitable, and adaptable to a changing climate. By centering the needs of individuals, UTX tackles urban challenges such as energy management, community health, building systems, and tenant experiences.
getting our
hands dirty, together
hands dirty, together
action-oriented
UTX exists for folks who are doers – those who want to test their ideas, make mistakes, and ultimately, solve urban challenges through the development and collective scalability of hardware and software solutions.
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catalyze change, become a sponsor
Join us as a valued sponsor and amplify the reach and impact of our mission. Your partnership not only supports our cause but also aligns you with a community dedicated to positive change. Together, we’ll forge a future where our cities - and the people who call them home - thrive amidst the challenges of climate change, resilient and empowered.
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Founding Sponsors
Bedrock is a full-service real estate firm specializing in innovative city building strategies. Since its founding in 2011, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to acquire, develop and operate more than 140 properties in Detroit and Cleveland with landmark developments at Hudson’s Detroit, Book Tower, City Modern, Tower City and the May Company Building.
Cisco enables people to make powerful connections–whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible–providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.
KODE Labs transforms the built environment through KODE OS, an open enterprise platform that seamlessly integrates building management, IoT, and operational systems into a single source of truth with products that drive significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions while automating operations to create exceptional experiences for those who live, work, visit, and play in these spaces.
The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with innovative products and services that are “Invented for life” and spark enthusiasm.
UTX is operated by
NextEnergy works with industry partners to commercialize innovative new technologies, helping them to transform those ideas into solutions that will create a better quality of life for all.
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