Innovating for Tomorrow: Sustainable Business in Real Commercial Space Competition

The Final Ceremony has been scheduled as a separate event, please check our event page for further details.

Innovating for Tomorrow is a dynamic project designed to inspire creative and practical approaches to sustainable urban development in New York City. This competition brings together ambitious student teams to tackle real-world challenges through a series of engaging activities, including the Sustainable Business in Real Commercial Space Competition. Participants will develop innovative plans for utilizing commercial spaces at Urban 21, taking into account Long Island City’s unique market conditions, rental rates, and operational expenses to achieve long-term revenue growth and environmental sustainability.

What’s Included?

1. Online Seminars & Workshops: Gain insights from industry experts on sustainable business planning and commercial space optimization.

2. On-Site Experience: Visit Long Island City and explore Urban 21, a key reference site for the competition, to better understand real-world challenges.

3. The Sustainable Business in Real Commercial Space Competition: Selected finalist teams will compete for substantial cash prizes, receive feedback from esteemed judges, and showcase your ideas to industry leaders.

How to Participate?

• Team Registration Required: Participation is team-based. Each team must first get a Team Entry Pass to gain access to all event activities and submit their project.

• Exclusive for Registered Teams: Only registered teams can attend seminars, join on-site visits, and submit their proposals for the competition.