London selects start-ups to support COVID recovery

A data platform to reduce high street property vacancies, a journey planner for COVID-safe travel and an app to help gig workers understand their earnings are among the finalists in London’s search for solutions to pandemic-related challenges.

In February, applications for the Mayor’s £1 million (US$1.42 million) Resilience Fund were opened to companies using data and technology to solve key issues identified as central to the city’s pandemic recovery. These include supporting gig economy workers, market traders and people suffering bereavement; revitalising high streets; advancing smart mobility and renewable energy production; and reducing food insecurity.

A panel of judges selected ...