Contrary to common perception, rates of new firm creation and small firm employment were both already trending down in the United States.

And Penn School of Nursing Director of Innovation Marion Leary is one of the local organizers of the conference.

Each of Pennsylvania's four BFTP entities will match their $1 million in funding and redistribute to local tech-based companies.

What's next for civic tech in the region? Trustworthiness as a goal, looking to models in other cities and above all, accessibility.

Plus, you gotta read Open Data PGH event attendees' responses to prompts such as "I wish civic tech could be more ..." and "The future of civic tech is ..."

User research and human-centered design consultant Robert Burack writes about how the City, County and their partners are using innovative methods to elevate services, improve internal performance and make local government more transparent.

Product Manager Anthony Levin-Decanini shares how the nonprofit's tech has evolved and how it plans to scale to fight food insecurity in other cities.

On Wednesday, Oct. 3, we're hosting a series of lightning talks from seven technologists, city staffers, community conveners and more. Whether you'e actively involved in this world or looking for an entry point, this event is for you.

The second annual hackathon invites volunteers to parse the public datasets related to opioid use and abuse at four sites across the Keystone State this Sept. 21 and 22.

The economic development nonprofit launched its Equitable Entrepreneurship Program in early 2018 to support minority and immigrant innovators. Anti-jargon Impact Innovations Director Nicole Muise-Kielkucki explains.