Explore the selected eleven startups set to present at the State of GovTech 2026, addressing key civic challenges with innovative solutions.

CivStart has chosen 11 government technology startups to pitch at State of GovTech 2026.

Join Katie Savage and Francesca Ioffreda as they lead the upcoming State of GovTech summit, focusing on AI and technology in public sectors.

CivStart introduces Clarity, a free decision-support tool aimed at helping government leaders tackle complex challenges effectively.

Join over 300 leaders at the State of GovTech 2026 on Sept 9-10 in Maryland. This pivotal event focuses on tech innovation in the public sector.

Gov tech firms in CivStart's new AI cohort take on tasks like chatbot-as-a-service tools and real-time cybersecurity monitoring.

CivStart unveils Clarity, a free decision-intelligence platform for government leaders, enabling efficient problem-solving for local and state issues.

The org’s accelerators are ending, but its for-profit spinoff will still offer networking and matching without disruption, leaders say.

State of GovTech 2025 This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development. Mark your calendars for June 17-18, because the State of GovTech 2025 is coming to Amazon’s HQ2 in Arlington. This groundbreaking event, organized by CivStart in partnership with Arlington Economic Development, Technologists for the Public Good, the National League of Cities and e.Republic, promises to be a game-changer for local government innovation. The State of GovTech 2025 will bring together the brightest minds and leading stakeholders in local government innovation — startups, tech leaders, investors, NGOs, academics and public officials. This event will redefine how