Public-facing Challenge Creation
Public-facing challenge creation is a type of challenge-based procurement model that leverages the life-experience, expertise, and crowd-sourcing benefits of engaging the public directly in identifying …
Govtech Education for Government Leaders
Govtech education for government leaders can facilitate more informed purchasers of technology solutions, as well as informing these decision-makers about the needs of underrepresented entrepreneurs …
Govtech-focused Startup Competitions
Govtech-focused startup competitions can introduce new entrepreneurs to a field of business and community-impact that they would not have otherwise considered. Aspiring entrepreneurs at business-schools …
Government Staff Exchanges
Government staff exchanges between accelerators or other entrepreneurial ecosystem partners can be a complex program to successfully set up, but can have very strong rewards …
Internal Innovation
An internal innovation department or innovation teams within departments can build processes, lead external innovation partnerships, facilitate cross-department internal challenge identification, and build expertise across …
Funding Partnerships
Funding partnerships can help cover any costs associated with proof-of-concept projects, innovation programs, and underrepresented entrepreneurial programs. There are many foundations focused on impact, public …
Open Data Portals and APIs
Open data portals and APIs allow transparency, accountability, and community-based solutions to emerge. By moving the local government to open and accessible data, local community …
Access to Capital
Facilitating access to capital is something local governments can accomplish in a number of ways. One possibility is to set up small business funds with …
Creating an Entrepreneurial Hub
Creating an entrepreneurial hub is an important way that local government can leverage their central role in the govtech space to bring all parties together. …
Business Training and Support in Underserved Communities
Focusing business training and support in underserved communities can make sure that local governments are getting the most out of their existing programs. Partnering with …