IT'S TIME TO SAY

Yes to SF

A collective journey towards urban transformation and sustainability.

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Launched in 2023 in collaboration with Citi, Deloitte, Salesforce, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, the World Economic Forum, and more than 20 organizations, Yes SF is the first location-based UpLink Challenge created in direct response to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11 of making cities more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

Yes SF draws on the ingenuity of 14 Top Innovators – selected for their potential to bring new life and increased value to buildings, infrastructure, and outdoor areas in downtown San Francisco.

Yes SF seeks not only to revitalize downtown San Francisco, but also to set a precedent for sustainable urban living worldwide. It’s become more than a challenge; it’s a call to action for everyone who believes in the power of innovation to help shape a better future.

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2024 Yes San Francisco
Urban Sustainability Challenge

The challenge calls for impactful solutions that are viable, scalable and advance sustainability in San Francisco, such as innovations using AI and solutions for infrastructure, urban green and blue spaces, renewable energy and water and waste management.

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Yes SF.

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Top Innovators

14

Top Innovators

150+

Sustainability
Challenge
Applicants

The Yes SF, Urban Sustainability Challenge invited innovators to propose solutions addressing key city needs.

Innovations were judged by expert reviewers on nine criteria, including local relevance, impact on San Francisco, business model viability, implementation feasibility, and potential for global scaling.

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San Francisco, Says Yes to

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Local Art
Building Community
Sustainability
San Francisco Parks
Economic Prosperity
Downtown Revitalization
Live Entertainment
Cultural Diversity
Sports
Innovation
Small Business
Food

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