In the 21st century, good cities need good technology.

As we build the startup ecosystem within Sacramento, we need to bring that same innovation within City Hall. We have make a commitment to make it simple, easy, and smart for business and citizens to business with their government, and in the 21st century that means technology.

That's why the Department of Information Technology and the Mayor's Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship are introducing City Hall Innovation Pilots in Sacramento (CHIPS), a first-of-its-kind program where GovTech startups openly compete for funding (up to $30K each) to try out their software within city hall.

So if you're a GovTech startup read on, and see if you're a fit. The application process is quick and efficient (we promise), and it's definitely worth your time.

Applications Open Soon

GovTech Startup? We're Interested.

CHIPS is an attempt at a new way for governments to work with startups, and for startups to work with governments. For startups, instead of responding to a traditional, long, confusing RFP, all you need to do is fill out a brief application and attend our demo day — just like you would for, say, an investor or accelerator — and you'll be eligible to receive a grant to cover one year's service (up to $30K) so you can continue to build out your business. For city staff, instead of having to figure everything out from the start — which features here, what buttons there — and instead of having to build something from scratch, you get to pull from the best options out there that solve real problems you face in your day-to-day job. And for everyone, we expect to see cost savings, improved service delivery, and a more delightful citizen experience.

In its first year, CHIPS is focusing on three core areas based on input from folks on the ground:

Ok, so how does it work?

Applications open soon Questions? Get in Touch