TECH TRANSFER FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR.

We are MetroLab Network, a City + University Collaborative for Civic Innovation.

We drive partnerships between local governments and universities, poised to help the public sector adapt to rapid technology change.

We activate this network of stakeholders through convening, collaboration, and programming.

30+ Cities

30+ Universities

100+ Projects

WE HIGHLIGHT TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECTS

We showcase impactful tech, data, and innovation projects underway between cities, counties, and universities through our Innovation of the Month series.

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WE REIMAGINE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES AND CREATE IMPACT

MetroLab Network has signed a cooperative agreement with NSF to support the Civic Innovation Challenge, a research & action competition in the Smart & Connected Communities domain. MetroLab’s role focuses on outreach, capacity building, support and programming for finalists and winners, and joint-funder engagement.

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WE EXPLORE CUTTING EDGE ISSUES IN GOVERNMENT

MetroLab’s Data Science and Human Services Lab brings together academics, city and county practitioners, and non-profit leaders to consider the issues at the intersection of technology, analytics, and human services deployment.

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NOW HIRING!

MetroLab Network is hiring! We are seeking a Director of Membership & Communications interested in the future of cities and the civic research and innovation activities that will help us get there. More details about the position and how to apply can be found here.

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