GovTech innovations uniquely enhance society by making public services more efficient, transparent, and accessible. Streamlining government processes reduces bureaucracy and improves citizen engagement, leading to better resource allocation, public safety, and quality of life. Additionally, by increasing transparency and accountability, GovTech fosters greater trust in government institutions, promoting a more equitable and inclusive society.
The global GovTech market has seen substantial growth in recent years.
In 2021, the market was valued at approximately €397 billion and is expected to reach €1.687 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.56%.
Emerging startups or SMEs that have a functioning prototype or are in the advanced stages of developing one, with initial customer validation viewed favorably.
Growth-stage startups or SMEs that are scaling their innovative solutions, demonstrating market traction and the potential to transform public sector services on a larger scale.
One-month online acceleration program with GovTech experts, pioneers among policymakers and civil servants, UX specialists, and technology and business design experts. Free of charge and equity-free.
Travel and accommodation covered to attend the GovTech Forum 25.
Dedicated awards from GovTech Award partners, including public entities, publicly-owned companies, and GovTech corporations, will be unveiled soon. These partners will define thematic verticals for selecting Growth Innovations startups and SMEs.
We recommend applying to the general call while awaiting the special awards announcement.
It must operate in the GovTech sector, though not exclusively.
It can be based anywhere, with international operations preferred but not required.
Digital product released to the market.
Pre-validation or validation with real customers are preferred but not mandatory requirements.
Projects developed with real customers.
From zero to one million euros.
From one million euros and up.
Up to a maximum of seed funding.
No limit.
We are an operational think tank on GovTech and innovation in the public system.
We believe that public institutions can lead human progress, explore new frontiers, enable the innovators, and mobilize the resources needed to address the challenges we are facing as citizens and businesses - from systemic implications to daily life - positively shaping the digital transformation that is taking place.
Feel was born and has been developing since 2022 as a space to feel, imagine and decode innovation for public utility goods and services, building and launching the first GovTech Masterclass path in Italy with 20+ pioneers from the public administration of Northern and Central Italy.
GOVTECH | OPEN INNOVATION | STARTUP | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION | DESIGN THINKING
GovTech innovations uniquely enhance society by making public services more efficient, transparent, and accessible. Streamlining government processes reduces bureaucracy and improves citizen engagement, leading to better resource allocation, public safety, and quality of life. Additionally, by increasing transparency and accountability, GovTech fosters greater trust in government institutions, promoting a more equitable and inclusive society.
GovTech innovations uniquely enhance society by making public services more efficient, transparent, and accessible. Streamlining government processes reduces bureaucracy and improves citizen engagement, leading to better resource allocation, public safety, and quality of life. Additionally, by increasing transparency and accountability, GovTech fosters greater trust in government institutions, promoting a more equitable and inclusive society.