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State of GovTech 2025: Voices of Civic Innovation
IBM’s Business of Government Hour brought together three influential voices in GovTech: Denise Riedl, Chip Kennedy, and Tom Spengler.
7 days ago2 min read


CivStart’s Board Chair Niles Friedman and Code for America CEO Amanda Renteria Featured on The Business of Government Radio Program
We’re excited to share that CivStart’s Board Chair Niles Friedman and Amanda Renteria, the CEO of Code for America, were recently...
Jun 301 min read


Two New Board Members Meet Continued Leadership at CivStart to Support Innovation in Local Government
Hillary Orr and Rachel Stern join CivStart’s already impressive Board as Niles Friedman is elected to Board Chair for a third year.
Feb 113 min read


State of GovTech 2025 Announced for June at Amazon’s HQ2 in Arlington, VA
CivStart is proud to announce the State of GovTech 2025, a groundbreaking event set to take place June 17 and 18 at Amazon’s HQ2.
Jan 202 min read


A National Force for Local Government Innovation
As 2024 comes to a close, CivStart celebrates a record year of national impact in local government innovation.
Dec 9, 20245 min read


CivStart Launches Consultant Network to Empower GovTech Entrepreneurs and Startups
This initiative aims to provide GovTech entrepreneurs and startups with access to a wide range of essential services designed to support the
Nov 22, 20241 min read


State of GovTech 2024 Announces Startup Showcase Winners
An exciting end to a dynamic and impactful event.
Sep 17, 20242 min read


2024 AI-in-Government Accelerator Cohort Launches at CivStart in partnership with GovAI Coalition and NLC
Sixteen startups join the sixth year of CivStart’s unique accelerator focused on meeting the most pressing local government challenges.
Sep 4, 20248 min read


CivStart Graduates Fourth GovTech Accelerator Cohort, Prepares for AI-in-Gov Focused Sixth
CivStart is proud to graduate nine more startups to add to its growing portfolio of companies who have participated in the unique govtech ac
Aug 28, 20242 min read
PRESS RELEASE: CivStart and Advantage Capital Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Innovation in GovTech
A strategic three-year partnership dedicated to bringing business, technologies, and job
Jul 31, 20243 min read


AI, Collaboration, and Innovation in Government: A Bold Year for Advancing CivStart’s Mission
As CivStart crosses the halfway point for 2024, they are delivering on that strategy and vision.
Jul 23, 20243 min read


CivStart and National League of Cities Join Forces to Launch Online Govtech Platform: The CivStart Innovation Hub
This groundbreaking online platform will serve as a vital resource for local government leaders and innovators across the country
Jun 5, 20242 min read


CivStart’s Content Committee Drives Innovation at State of GovTech 2024
The Content Committee plays a pivotal role in shaping the conference agenda, ensuring that attendees can expect a dynamic, interactive, and
May 31, 20241 min read


CivStart's Innovation Hub: A Game Changer for Govtech
Join us on May 1st for the CivStart Innovation Hub Launch and Networking event.
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Application Launches for AI-focused Govtech Accelerator
CivStart unveils 2024 application with focus on AI, partnership with National League of Cities (NLC). WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 23, 2024) -...
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Celebrating Five Years of Government Innovation: CivStart Releases Impact Report
This comprehensive report highlights the scope of impact across the entire ecosystem of local government innovation over the past five years
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Top 10 Finalists Announced for the 2024 Government Innovation Challenge and Pitchfest
CivStart, in collaboration with five participating municipalities including Miami-Dade County, Los Altos Hills CA, Richmond VA, Arlington VA
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Tom Spengler, Tara Palacios Join Board of Government Innovation Nonprofit, CivStart
New members to help spark new innovations and guide the future of government technology development and adoption.
Feb 5, 20243 min read


CivStart Announces Startup Challenge & Pitchfest in Collaboration with Five Participating Municipalities
Pitchfest to Take Place on April 30th, 2024, at the Kauffman Foundation Building in Kansas City, MO
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Four Standout Startups Chosen at State of GovTech 2023
Twenty-five govtech startup companies presented their unique solutions before a panel of judges this week at the State of GovTech 2023.
Nov 16, 20231 min read
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