Startup in Residence (STIR) 
Startup in Residence (STIR) connects startups with government agencies to develop technology products that solve real civic challenges. During the 16-week program, startups work with government partners to understand a government-identified problem. Through a streamlined procurement process, startups develop solutions for government agencies with a expedited pathway to implementation.
Benefits of STIR
- The right solution: Work to address real pain points with entrepreneurs for solutions that meet your needs.
- Get problems solved, faster: Bring your requirements to a broader market of potential vendors.
- Expedited procurement process: Implement your project faster.
- Mitigate Risk: Trial a working relationship using agile design and development methodologies.
- Access to a Potential Customer / New Market: Participating startups have a working relationship with a government agency through a streamlined procurement process to develop a prototype based on real user needs.
- Uncover Use Cases: Startups come to deeply understand actual use cases for their product.
- Meet Leaders in the Govtech Market: Startups have access to office hours and mentor sessions with leaders and investors in the gov tech industry.
- Expedited procurement process: The project can lead to client contract after 16-week residency
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