is an innovative solution that connects financial products to urban needs to advance the sustainability agenda and achieve SDGs.
The World Summit hosted by the Pavilion on February 13th and 14th marked a significant moment for the Glocal Platform for Urban Finance (GPUF), bringing together global leaders, investors, and urban stakeholders to discuss urban transformations, focusing on Toronto, Canada. The event emphasized collaboration with UNHabitat's SDG Cities Initiative, showcasing best practices and exploring investment opportunities to foster inclusive and sustainable urban futures worldwide.
Our hub and platform are committed to supporting early-stage startups dedicated to sustainability by offering tailored guidance and resources for their Go-To-Market strategies, including expert mentorship, market analysis, and networking opportunities. Through leveraging our platform, these startups access actionable insights that accelerate their growth, aiming to promote innovative solutions for a more sustainable and livable future.
We're a dynamic team of urban finance experts and innovators committed to revitalizing cities into sustainable, thriving centers of growth. Our expertise in the urban financial landscape enables us to connect global strategies with local needs, empowering cities with tailored financial solutions through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships. At our core, we're champions of change, driving progress and shaping resilient, inclusive, and prosperous urban futures fueled by the belief in cities' potential to lead global transformation.
GPUF, in collaboration with WUP and UN-Habitat, hosts a global gathering where world-class entrepreneurs connect, expand, and share cutting-edge urban innovations, approaches, and technologies. We're dedicated to aligning urbanization, economic growth, innovations, social development, and investment opportunities with the SDG Cities Initiative and the Glocal Platform for Urban Finance.
Benefits of Glocal Platform for Urban Finance:
Strengthening Partnerships
Fostering Investment
Innovative Financing