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Technologyfor local publicmanagement

GovTech Connect is a regional programme run by the Local Innovation Network (RIL) and co-financed by IDB Lab. It connects local governments and startups in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay to speed up the adoption of technology in public management.

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Three components, one programme

  • Escala GovTech

    Strengthens the supply of solutions.

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  • CIIAR

    Drives public demand through the City Coalitions for Artificial Intelligence.

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  • Código abierto y DPI

    Promotes open-source digital solutions.

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The programme in numbers

ACHIEVED SO FAR

First year of implementation, as of July 2026.

  • 58
    cities in the CIIAR coalition
  • 51
    pilots underway in cities
  • 29
    GovTech startus running pilots in cities
  • 32
    startups in B2G training
  • 4
    entrepreneur support organisations trained

Where we want to go

Targets for the full programme. The yellow bar shows progress where it is already measured.

  • 120

    local governments working in coalitions

    58 of 120 reached

  • 120

    startups accelerated in B2G models

  • 12

    B2G acceleration programmes launched

  • 4

    ESOs strengthened

    4 of 4 reached

  • 1,200

    public servants trained

58

cities in four countries

  • 22 cities

  • 10 cities

  • 13 cities

  • 13 cities

News

The latest from the programme

Local governments

Bring your city into the coalition

Leave your details to receive programme updates and apply to future editions.

Coming soon

The registration form is not available yet.

Startups

Apply with your solution

The permanent startup call is always open, in addition to the calls for each component.

Coming soon

Online applications are not available yet.

Alliances

  • GobLab
  • ANII
  • START-UPCHILE
  • Impact Hub
  • Universidad AUSTRAL
  • Gobe ventures

Team