Type of Program (incubator/accelerator): Incubator (PGH Lab is an early stage incubator-like program that helps progress startups to the growth stage of their life cycle)
Sector or Industry Focus: Civic and Social Innovation
Managing Organization (ie Innovation Works, LifeX, AscenderPgh, etc.): NA
Key Leadership: Alaa Mohamed, Trever Stoll
Program Length: A 6-month partnership program that connects local startups with local government
Investment (if any): NA
Cost (if any): NA
Key Benefits for Participants (investment, etc?):
PghLab 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.
Organizations selected for PGH Lab will each receive the following:
Program: A 6 month partnership with a City department Champion who will work with you to pilot your product and introduce you to the inner workings of City government.
Network: Access to a growing support network of businesses incubators, accelerators, and funders who can help your business meet its impact and financial goals.