PGH Lab
Connecting Pittsburgh Entrepreneurs with City Government
PGH Lab is a six-month partnership program that connects local businesses with City of Pittsburgh departments to pilot innovative solutions.
Our program helps businesses grow while enhancing city services. We aim to make Pittsburgh more efficient, transparent, sustainable, and inclusive — one pilot at a time.
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PGH Lab Cohort 11.0
Cohort Member:
Aquatonomy Inc.
City Partner: Pittsburgh River Rescue - Department of Public Safety
Cohort Member:
Pittsburgh Drone Services
City Partner: Sustainability and Resilience - Department of City Planning
Cohort Member:
Orange Peel Collaborative
City Partner: Department of Innovation and Performance
Cohort Member:
VRIDIAN
City Partner: Department of Innovation and Performance
Benefits
Financial
Support
Each company will receive a $25,000 stipend as payment for their participation in PGH Lab
Visibility &
Credibility
Cohort companies gain exposure through City press communications and can showcase the City of Pittsburgh as a client
Pathway to
Government Sector
PGH Lab opens the door to future work as a vendor in the government sector
How it Works
⮚ Apply – Startups submit an application detailing their solution and how it aligns with the city’s work and priorities.
⮚ Get Matched – Selected companies are paired with an interested city department to run a pilot project.
⮚ Launch – Over six months, city employees try out the product or service, gathering feedback.
⮚ Evaluate & Grow – Companies gain insights into city work, refine their offerings, and explore future opportunities with the city or other clients.
What Our Alumni Say
“We leveraged the work at PGH Lab to attract investors with a proof of value.”
– Kloopify, Cohort 7
“[The program] allowed us to pilot our concept and gather crucial data about its efficacy.”
– Green Bean, Cohort 8
“Through our participation in PGH Lab, we have been able to expand our workshops into the historic Hill District.”
– Royally Fit, Cohort 7
last updated: 05/08/2026