Each of seven companies developing solutions for urban areas will receive $150,000 and run through a 20-week accelerator program.

Ten startups will enter a 24-month program to develop solutions aimed at improving quality of life, public safety and public health for underserved communities.

Urban-X's sixth cohort will feature seven companies that will also address design, road safety and emergency response.

Urban-X announced its fifth group of startups companies, each of which will receive $100,000 and access to a network of engineers and designers to develop technology-driven solutions to urban challenges.