
CivStart for Government Leaders
CivStart helps Local Government Leaders Innovate in their Communities. Do you have a challenge you think technology could help address? Join one of our innovation programs or contact us directly.
SLGI program
Our State & Local Government Innovation Program selects government leaders to learn and practice innovation for the benefit of their communities
City Innovation Ecosystems
In partnership with the National League of Cities and Kauffman Foundation, CivStart works with cities to rethink how they solicit tech solutions for civic challenges.
Direct Support
CivStart partners with individual local governments on specific initiatives that align with our mission
Some of our Government Partners

We came to the CivStart team with several challenges and we wouldn't have found such affordable and innovative solutions to those challenges without them.
Brandon Johnson, Vice Mayor of Wichita
Case Studies in Innovation
Learn about the many cities that have approached meeting their challenges with the innovation, affordability, and opportunity provided by govtech startups.