GovTech Startups

CY4GATE is an Italian company providing integrated cybersecurity and decision intelligence solutions to protect data, critical infrastructure, and the information domain. It serves the defense sector, enterprises, and law enforcement and investigative agencies.

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Cyacomb builds software, powered by its Contraband Filter technology, that rapidly identifies known illegal and harmful digital content on devices while reducing exposure to unrelated personal data. It serves law enforcement and organisations, offering products such as Examiner Plus for fast, privacy-assured decision-making before deeper investigation.

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OneID provides digital identity verification and age assurance services designed to reduce friction in customer onboarding while meeting regulatory compliance requirements. The platform serves financial services, e-commerce, and other regulated sectors needing KYC verification and AI agent authorization controls.

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Cybera is a cybersecurity and technology operations organization that provides security delivery, network administration, and IT operations services. The organization serves educational institutions, municipalities, and member organizations across Alberta.

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The Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is a nonprofit organization founded in 2018 that provides cybersecurity training, education, and advisory services to public sector, small business, and industry stakeholders. It delivers programs in cybersecurity skills development, cyber clinic services, policy insights, and innovation initiatives through an interdisciplinary team with expertise spanning cybersecurity, AI, public policy, law, and national security.

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Cynch provides accessible cybersecurity guidance and compliance tools for small businesses and enterprises, using a human-centered approach that combines AI with expert advice rather than traditional complex auditing. The platform helps organizations identify and manage cyber risks through plain-language recommendations aligned to industry standards.

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Cyndr offers a capability intelligence platform that maps organisations, research activity, and technologies across national security and emerging technology ecosystems. It helps investors—including venture capital firms, strategic investors, and government-backed innovation funds—discover emerging companies, evaluate technology relevance, and monitor developments across defence, intelligence, and national security domains.

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Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) is a Nigerian government defence body focused on developing the country's local defence manufacturing capabilities and reducing reliance on imported military hardware. It engages in activities such as hosting defence exhibitions and supporting the national defence industry.

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Darwin is an AI operating system designed for state and local government agencies to manage AI governance, implement secure AI workflows, and expand responsible AI deployment. The platform serves public sector organizations seeking to balance innovation with security.

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Data B. processes data into physical mail and digital communications for organizations such as municipalities, housing corporations, and insurers, handling everything from single messages to large print runs. Its work spans IT, production, logistics, and customer service to securely process and deliver communications on time.

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dataphleet is an AI platform that automates NERC regulatory compliance for electric power companies, executing compliance checks by reading equipment docs, relay settings, and schematics, then generating audit-ready evidence and reports. It targets specific NERC standards (e.g. PRC-005, PRC-024, CIP-002) for utilities, generation operators, and grid compliance teams in the energy sector.

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DataPath provides satellite communications solutions and services for defense and government markets, with expertise in mission-critical operations and fleet management.

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Datenna provides intelligence on China's defence industrial base, offering analysis of entities, procurement flows, ownership structures, and key personnel involved in military and civil-commercial fusion activities.

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Davista develops a cybersecurity platform called Heimdall that helps organizations understand, intervene, and improve their security and risk posture. The company serves corporate security teams and school safety operations.

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The Dayton Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) is an economic development organization that attracts and retains businesses in Dayton, Texas through business development, workforce alignment, and infrastructure support. The organization focuses on supporting manufacturing, recycling, chemical, construction materials, and logistics operations in Southeast Texas near the Houston metropolitan area.

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Decision Focus builds SaaS software that helps regulated industries manage governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). The platform hosts client data in the client's chosen region, using Hetzner in Germany for Europe and AWS elsewhere.

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Decision Lens offers an AI-driven decision science platform for government resource allocation and portfolio planning, helping leaders structure, prioritize, and optimize funding tradeoffs while keeping an auditable record. It serves federal, state, and local agencies including the Department of Defense, with FedRAMP certification and support for IL-levels up to IL6.

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DeepWalk uses iPhone LiDAR scanning and a mobile/web application to inspect sidewalks and curb ramps for condition and accessibility issues, generating 3D models and automated measurements. It serves cities, towns, and consultants managing pedestrian infrastructure, providing map-ready GIS data for inspection management, work orders, and sidewalk improvement planning.

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Defence Nutrition Australia is a membership-based industry alliance, run by former ADF personnel, that connects Australian food and nutrition businesses to build sovereign supply capability for military rations and national food security. It offers vendor listing, an industry uplift program, and a digital capability platform to help members contribute to defence food supply and research projects with Australian universities.

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DEFENSEWERX is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates innovation hubs across the US, acting as a neutral facilitator connecting businesses, academia, and government organizations to develop solutions for the Department of War and other government customers. It supports defense innovation, technology transfer, and workforce development for military and warfighter needs.

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Delivery Associates is a global consultancy that works with governments and mission-driven organizations to turn policy priorities into measurable outcomes, supporting programs from strategy through delivery and evaluation. It applies a structured implementation methodology to strengthen public-sector systems and build client teams' delivery capacity.

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Democracy Earth builds free and open-source, censorship-resistant software to deploy digital democracies over the internet. Its work includes governance infrastructure for crypto networks, shadow referendums for activists, and the first Quadratic Voting implementation in the USA for the Colorado Legislative House.

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DemocracyOS is an online platform for deliberation and voting on political proposals, intended to support more open and participatory government decision-making. It aims to facilitate better-argued discussions and rulings among participants.

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The Denton Economic Development Partnership facilitates business and workforce development for the City of Denton through strategic partnerships and marketing efforts with stakeholders across diverse industries.

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