Plug and Play is the ultimate innovation platform, bringing together the best startups and the world’s largest corporations. We are experts in facilitating meaningful introductions, investing in startups and bringing together key stakeholders in one impactful ecosystem. Since inception, our startup community has raised over $8 billion in venture funding and we continue to make over 200 investments worldwide every year. The Smart Cities program brings together all key players in the global value chain, from real estate developers, to automation solution manufacturers, to energy providers and more. Our industry vision relies on four main pillars: -Real Estate & Construction: construction companies, property developers, building materials -Urban Mobility: parking operators, public transport, car rentals, other mobility solutions -Energy & Sustainability: energy providers, utility managers, water and waste managers -IoT: equipment providers, consumer electronics, automation solutions We run a highly effective acceleration program that is business development-oriented, stage-agnostic and industry-relevant. We source and shortlist top startups from across the world that resonate with our corporate partners' focus areas. We also facilitate matchmaking between startups and business units, curate deep dive and deal flow sessions and share innovation and change management best practices.