Accelerating Innovation with Trust in Public Procurement
Civic Marketplace and CivStart have joined forces to transform how local governments discover, vet, and procure innovative technology solutions. Together, we’re building an Innovation Trust Fabric; a framework that makes it faster, safer, and more transparent for governments to work with startups that are redefining civic life.
Why This Collaboration Matters
Creating an Innovation Trust Fabric
We’re connecting the dots between innovation and accountability, giving governments confidence in every vendor relationship.
Expanding Access to Proven Innovation
CivStart’s vetted startups will appear within Civic Marketplace’s new Innovation Lane, offering a curated space for discovery without compromising due diligence.
Streamlining the Path from Discovery to Delivery
From pilot to procurement, local governments can now move seamlessly from idea to implementation — in one trusted workflow.
Growing the GovTech Ecosystem Responsibly
Startups gain visibility and guidance on cooperative contracting; governments gain smarter, compliant ways to modernize services.
Fostering a Culture of Collaboration
Connecting civic leaders, startup founders, and procurement experts to share lessons, measure impact, and scale what works.
What’s New
The collaboration introduces a dedicated “Innovation Lane” within Civic Marketplace, featuring startups vetted through CivStart’s accelerator and Growth Engine that have achieved cooperative awards.
This ensures that every showcased solution meets shared standards for readiness, compliance, and performance, empowering governments to adopt innovation with clarity and confidence.
CivStart will also launch a new accelerator module — “How to Succeed via Cooperative Awards” — helping startups navigate public-sector sales, contracting, and long-term partnerships.
Join the Movement Toward Trusted Innovation
For Government Leaders
Discover startups vetted for readiness, performance, and alignment with cooperative purchasing standards.
For Startups & Innovators
Join a network that helps you scale responsibly — from accelerator to procurement-ready partner.
