You're Invited: Civic Tech + AI Incubation Lab

Advancing Civic Innovation for Portland

A first-of-its-kind collaboration bringing together Portland's civic leaders and technology community. The City of Portland, Oregon State University, Technology Association of Oregon, AI Portland, Code PDX, and the UpStart Collective are bringing a collaborative, action-oriented effort to explore how emerging technologies can strengthen public services and improve outcomes for Portlanders.

Together, we can tackle challenges that no single organization could solve alone.

The City of Portland is bringing real, pressing civic challenges to the table — and we're inviting Portland's builders, designers, researchers, and problem-solvers to roll up their sleeves and get to work. In small, focused work groups, participants will ideate, explore, and imagine how AI can make city services faster, fairer, and more effective for everyone.

Incubation Lab & Kick‑Off | Tuesday, April 14 | 3:00–6:00 PM - Part of OSU AI Week

UpStart Collective

111 SW 5th Ave,

Portland, OR 97204

Dive into real civic challenges from the City of Portland. Collaborate in multidisciplinary work groups, generate bold ideas, and begin shaping concepts that could meaningfully improve how Portland operates and serves its communities.

Pitch Back to the City | Monday, May 11 | 3:30–5:30 PM - Part of Portland Startup Week

Pioneer Event Room, OSU Portland Center

555 SW Morrison St, Suite 200

Portland, OR 97204

Bring your ideas back to the room. Work groups will present their concepts to City of Portland stakeholders for discussion and consideration, helping inform what’s possible—and what’s next.

RSVP by April 7th and be part of a community‑driven effort to explore how technology and AI can help Portland deliver better public services—for all Portlanders. Please note that space is limited so these events will be first-come, first-served.