What is PGH Lab?

PGH Lab is...

a 6-month partnership program that connects local startups with local government

PGH Lab provides...

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

Applications for PGH Lab 8.0 have closed, stay tuned for more information about selected applicants!

Who Should Apply?

We are particularly interested in businesses that are ready to pilot a product or service that will help the City of Pittsburgh address the following priority areas:

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.

PGH Rocket Launch graphic with startup stages.

PGH Lab is an early stage incubator-like program that helps progress startups to the growth stage of their life cycle.

Current Cohort

Cohort Member:
Ecotone Renewables

City Partner:
City Planning: Sustainability & Resilience Division

Cohort Member:
Element Exo, Inc

City Partner:
Department of Public Works

Cohort Member:
Green Bean Perks

City Partner:
Department of Human Resources & Civil Service

Cohort Member:
Poly Platform

A black seal of the City of Pittsburgh with Department of City Planning written on the bottom outer portion.

City Partner:
Office of the Mayor: Neighborhood Services

Cohort Member:
Roto Software

City Partner:
Department of City Planning: Sustainability & Resilience Division

Cohort Member:
Airviz Inc

City Partner:
Department of City Planning: Sustainability & Resilience Division | Department of Public Works

Cohort Member:
Pittsburgh DroneServices

City Partner:
Department of Permits, Licenses & Inspections | Department of Mobility & Infrastructure

Hear from our 7th Cohort

Dashcam For Your Bike + Department of Mobility and Infrastructure

Royally Fit + Department of City Planning

Farm to Flame + Department of City Planning: Sustainability & Resilience Division

Kloopify + Office of Management & Budget: Procurement | City Planning: Sustainability & Resilience Division

Participating Authorities

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In lowercase bold blue font URA is written atop Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh.

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