DotOpen
Open innovation made simple, global and real.
Dotopen connects cities, organizations, and entrepreneurs to co-create solutions that tackle real-world challenges.
Free to explore. Built on collaboration, not barriers.
Get visibility, mentorship, and access to distribution channels that bring your solutions to real users.
Discover fresh talent and breakthrough ideas beyond your walls. Shape the future with open collaboration.
Engage citizens and innovators to co-create smarter urban solutions for mobility, health, culture, and more.
Dotopen has already helped 82+ cities, 5,000+ startups, and 37,000+ innovators bring ideas to life.
What our client says
Through Dotopen’s Innovation Challenge we gained access to hundreds of creative minds solving problems we couldn’t tackle alone. It was the most effective co-creation program we’ve run.
Innovation Lead, GlobalTech Solutions
Dotopen helped us transform citizen ideas into working solutions. What started as a challenge around urban mobility ended up creating two apps that our city still uses today.
Smart City Program Manager, Barcelona
Pitching at Appcircus gave our startup global visibility we never imagined. Within months, we connected with investors and partners who helped us scale beyond our local market.
Founder, MoveSmart Africa
How We works
Define the Challenge
We partner with cities and organizations to frame real-world problems that need solutions.
Mentor & Incubate
Experts guide participants through design, business, and technology to build scalable apps and services.
Showcase & Scale
Top solutions pitch live at Appcircus events and finalists move on to the Mobile Premier Awards.
What amazing innovation will you create with DotOpen?
A curated discovery platform connecting industries and regions to vetted tech solutions.
Celebrating the world’s best app innovators at Mobile World Congress.
