{"id":140963,"date":"2026-01-28T09:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/140963\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T09:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:08:13","slug":"ntxia-to-hold-reverse-pitch-and-mixer-feb-9-at-pegasus-park-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/140963\/","title":{"rendered":"NTXIA To Hold ‘Reverse Pitch’ and Mixer Feb.\u00a09 at\u00a0Pegasus\u00a0Park \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jennifer Sanders<\/p>\n

North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA), a nonprofit regional consortium of around 50 municipalities, agencies, corporations, and academic institutions, aims to spur innovative solutions to regional problems through its first-ever Reverse Pitch Mixer, set for February 9 at Pegasus Park in Dallas.<\/p>\n

Applications to pitch are open through February 2. Selected startups will have the opportunity to present their solutions directly to public-sector leaders and ecosystem partners.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to share North Texas Innovation Alliance will be hosting our first Reverse Pitch and Mixer to gather the NTX smart cities and innovation ecosystem to mix, mingle, learn and cheer on the solutions,\u201d NTXIA Executive Director Jennifer Sanders said via email to Dallas Innovates. \u201cWe\u2019ll be having lightning pitches that surface real needs and showcase targeted solutions with the potential for real impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Seeking practical, deployable solutions<\/p>\n

The idea of the event is to create new pathways by bringing bold innovation to public sector challenges, NTXIA said, to move ideas from concept to positive impact and \u201ccreate tangible change in the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Leaders in cities and regions are dealing with complex issues: infrastructure resilience, mobility, sustainability, public safety, and equitable access to services. These challenges can\u2019t be solved in silos, NTXIA said. They require collaboration across government, startups, industry, and the broader innovation ecosystem. <\/p>\n

Bringing problem-solvers and decision-makers together in a focused, action-oriented way is the goal of NTXIA\u2019s Reverse Pitch Mixer, the organization said. By creating a forum for open dialogue and rapid idea exchange, the event aims to speed up innovative solutions that are practical and deployable.<\/p>\n

The \u201clightning pitches\u201d are intended to be short, impactful presentations from startups addressing real, clearly defined public-sector needs. NTXIA said it\u2019s looking for targeted solutions that can be piloted, scaled, and implemented rather than abstract concepts or future hypotheticals.<\/p>\n

Target areas<\/p>\n

NTXIA is calling for pitches in three categories:<\/p>\n

Smart Infrastructure: How might the city leverage computer vision and sensor-based technologies to gain real-time insight into the use, safety, and condition of public spaces and assets\u2014enabling smarter maintenance, improved service delivery, and safer, more efficient operations across parks, facilities, and city services?
\nTransportation: How might the city address the \u201clast-mile\u201d gap for commuters and improve overall transportation efficiency by leveraging computer vision, emerging mobility solutions, and smart fleet management to optimize parking, traffic flow, roadway conditions, safety, and autonomous delivery systems?
\nSustainability: How might the city design resource-efficient, sustainable infrastructure that integrates smart technologies\u2014such as renewable energy, water capture, EV\/AV charging, and environmental sensors\u2014to reduce environmental impact, monitor risks, and enhance long-term urban resilience?<\/p>\n

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For public-sector leaders, the fast-pitch format offers a glimpse of what is possible today and a chance to examine new approaches without long procurement cycles or heavy upfront commitments. For startups, it\u2019s an opportunity to listen and learn, aligning their technologies with real-world challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach pitch helps bridge the gap between innovation and implementation, showing how creativity, technology, and partnership can translate into meaningful outcomes for cities and communities,\u201d NTXIA said.<\/p>\n

Celebrating the \u2018art of the possible\u2019<\/p>\n

Beyond the pitches, the event is designed to bring together the smart cities and innovation ecosystem spanning North Texas. Attendees will have the opportunity to network across sectors, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and exchange ideas that can spark future partnerships.<\/p>\n

The organization said that those who would benefit from the event include public-sector leaders seeking fresh perspectives, innovators who want to understand government needs, and community stakeholders invested in the future of North Texas. The evening will offer opportunities to engage in thoughtful conversation and collective problem-solving.<\/p>\n

NTXIA also encouraged those who attend to cheer on the pitchers, encouraging their willingness to step forward, share their ideas, and help to shape what comes next.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, these interactions help paint a clearer picture of the \u2018art of the possible\u2019 when diverse perspectives come together with a shared sense of purpose,\u201d NTXIA said.<\/p>\n

The event will take place on February 9th from 4:30\u20137:00 PM at Pegasus Park. Space is limited, so RSVP early.<\/p>\n

Sign up to pitch here<\/a>. RSVP for the free event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEntrepreneur Elevator Pitch: On the Street\u201d launches on Entrepreneur\u2019s social media channels beginning March 18. The series promises to bring “unscripted moments, surprising outcomes, and the unrelenting spirit of entrepreneurship straight to your feed.”<\/p>\n

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The eosera Foundation Pitch Competition will host a live, “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition Nov. 13 at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. The three finalists: A salivary diagnostics startup; a company that makes breastfeeding pump-friendly medical scrubs for healthcare workers; and a lice control startup.<\/p>\n

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Bowles will advise the Lab\u2019s leadership team and students on fund strategy, investment process, and entrepreneurial execution, and will bring “a practical investor\u2019s perspective” to the lab\u2019s mission of supporting ventures that create measurable social impact.<\/p>\n

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This year’s five startup finalists are based in Spain, Canada, Portugal, and Italy\u2014along with a U.S. entry from Sacramento, California. On November 5 at the 2025 Smart City Expo World Congress, they’ll compete for a chance to win a wide range of prizes and economic opportunities in North Texas and Georgia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[Sources: Anton Vierietin\/istockphoto; DI Studio] Jennifer Sanders North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA), a nonprofit regional consortium of around…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":140964,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[59395,102,104,103,59396,59397,47878,59398,59399,59400,59401,59402,59403,4136,840],"class_list":["post-140963","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-dallas","tag-computer-vision","tag-dallas","tag-dallas-headlines","tag-dallas-news","tag-dallas-pitch","tag-jennifer-sanders","tag-mobility","tag-north-texas-innovation-alliance","tag-ntxia","tag-ntxia-reverse-pitch","tag-ntxia-reverse-pitch-mixer","tag-smart-cities","tag-smart-infrastructure","tag-sustainability","tag-transportation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140963","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=140963"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140963\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/140964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=140963"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=140963"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=140963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}