From skyscrapers to single-family homes, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of over one million buildings and construction sites throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
To help shape the future of how New York City regulates construction and development throughout the five boroughs, the DOB and Partnership Fund for New York City have launched the Buildings Tech Lab to identify innovative solutions from the global tech sector to address complex DOB priorities as it works to ensure the overall safety, compliance, and quality of the city's built environment.
2024 Challenges
Each year, the Buildings Tech Lab will engage with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) leadership and staff to develop priority problem statements to improve agency operations and services. Our proven process, modeled on the Partnership Fund’s Transit Tech Lab and Environmental Tech Lab, has received strong endorsement from both the startups and public servants we work with.
Learn more about the 2024 Process Management and Data Utilization Challenges and apply by September 20, 2024.
Applications Closed
Opportunity for growth stage companies to work with the largest municipal construction regulator in the nation
Each application submitted is reviewed by relevant domain experts, with potential to pitch directly to relevant DOB staff.
Direct access to relevant decision makers and subject matter experts.
Exposure to NYC DOB leaders, private sector investors, and industry experts.
Two Phased Testing Approach:
Proof of Concept: 8 weeks of programming for finalists with a customized plan to evaluate a technical test in collaboration with DOB.
Yearlong Pilot: Opportunity to participate in a year-long pilot to deploy technology at scale with DOB
