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

The government technology accelerator CivStart this week graduated nine new companies offering a broad range of digital products.

The CivStart Innovation Hub aims to convene business and government leaders seeking to "drive positive change in communities."

CitizenLab and Konveio say their software is making it easier and more convenient for people to participate in local government planning efforts.

The 2023 cohort of "civic-minded" entrepreneurs in CivStart's accelerator program will receive support and mentorship for two years, the group says.

CivStart is looking for tech startup companies to partner with five cities across the country to help solve civic "challenges."

A new cohort of civic-minded entrepreneurs has been selected to receive support and mentorship through CivStart's accelerator program.

CivStart will help the cities, including New York and Philadelphia, find tech solutions to local issues over the next year.

The group's third annual startup cohort gains access to its adviser network and can work with established companies like Amazon Web Services.

If the public will interact with a project, they shouldn't be exposed to confusing terms that obscure the purpose of a project, IT officials told a conference…