PGH Lab
What is PGH Lab?
PGH Lab is...
a 6-month partnership program that connects local startups with local government
PGH Lab provides...
25k stipend and the opportunity for businesses to pilot products and services, gain feedback, and network
PGH Lab innovates...
local government through new technologies and services to be more efficient, transparent, sustainable, and inclusive
Who Should Apply?
Process Improvement and Optimization
Streamline city services to make them simpler, faster, and less costly.
Sustainability and Environment
Help the city reduce pollution, improve resident access to resources, and integrate environmental considerations into decision making.
Equity and Inclusion
Assurance of equitable access to all city services and opportunities.
Health and Safety
Help the city address new and long-standing health, safety, and justice issues that impact its residents.
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PGH Lab is an early stage incubator-like program that helps progress startups to the growth stage of their life cycle. Seed stage - Creation and validation of a business model. Early - Testing of a minimum viable product. Growth- Establishing a strong market demand and profitability. Expansion - Scale-up of proven business model.
Cohort 10 - Coming Soon
Cohort Member: AiMiL
City Partner: Department of Innovation & Performance
Cohort Member: Qarar
City Partner: Office of Management and Budget, Procurement Division
Cohort Member: Velo
City Partner: Department of Mobility & Infrastructure
Cohort Member: Noteful
City Partners: Department of Parks and Recreation and Department of Human Resources and Civil Service
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