Find Trusted Solutions to Today's Toughest Challenges
Technology decisions in government are high-stakes. The wrong choice can cost time, money, and public trust. CivStart helps you cut through the noise by matching your challenges with vetted, leading-edge startup solutions built for the public sector.
Technology moves fast. Public resources are limited.
CivStart helps governments cut through the noise and find solutions that deliver measurable results.
Benefits
Save Resources
Adopt technology with efficiency and measurable ROI
Improve Services
Bring real benefits to residents, businesses, and communities
Modernize Operations
Stay ahead of the curve with government-focused innovation
How Participation Works
Follow the City of Maplewood as they discover how CivStart helps governments explore solutions safely — no vendors, no pressure, just clarity.
What Information Do We Collect?
We ask targeted questions to understand your context and match you with relevant solutions.
Operational area or service line
Understanding which department or function is experiencing the challenge helps us connect you with solutions designed for that context.
Nature of the challenge
Whether it's inefficiency, compliance risk, resident experience, or something else—knowing the problem type helps narrow the field.
Current tools or systems in use
This helps us identify solutions that integrate well or replace outdated systems appropriately.
Internal stakeholders involved
Knowing who's affected (IT, operations, leadership) helps us tailor recommendations and next steps.
Timeline or urgency
Some challenges are exploratory; others are urgent. We adjust our approach accordingly.
Budget or funding status
Not required, but helpful if known—it ensures we surface realistic options.
Past attempts or vendor experience
Understanding what's been tried (and what hasn't worked) prevents repeated missteps.
Decision-making process
Knowing how your organization evaluates and procures solutions helps us provide useful context.
Preferences for next steps
Some leaders want written summaries only; others want introductions. We follow your lead.
Consent and communication preferences
We never share your information without explicit permission—and we let you control how and when you're contacted.
CivStart helped us find the right solution for a critical operations challenge — saving money while improving services for our residents
Government Innovation Leader
City Administrator