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What is AcceliGOV?
AcceliGOV is a Leading Cities initiative that helps communities explore innovative solutions through fully funded, no-cost, low-risk projects. It gives local governments a way to test vetted tools in real-world conditions without procurement hurdles, long-term contracts, or financial risk.
Why Communities Choose AcceliGOV
AcceliGOV helps communities make better decisions using real-world evidence. Instead of relying on assumptions or vendor promises alone, communities gain practical insight, measurable outcomes, and operational data before committing resources or scaling a new solution.
The AcceliGOV Process
Leading Cities acts as a neutral convener and trusted intermediary throughout the AcceliGOV process. We source and rigorously vet solutions, align projects with real community needs, and structure the process to reduce financial, operational, and informational barriers to adoption.
Our role is not to sell technology, but to de-risk innovation—helping communities access credible solutions, make evidence-based decisions, and move from interest to implementation with greater confidence.
PHASE 1: Project Opportunity Created
Leading Cities sources each no-cost, low-risk project from AcceliCITY, our global accelerator that vets hundreds of urban solution providers each year. Only solutions with proven potential and real-world applicability are selected to address priority community challenges.
PHASE 2: Application & Feasibility Period
Communities and private organizations of all sizes are invited to submit a short application to express interest in hosting the project. During this period, Leading Cities facilitates optional feasibility conversations between applicants and the solution provider, allowing both sides to ask questions, assess fit, and confirm readiness before a final selection is made.
PHASE 3: Finalist Selection & Community Matching
At the end of the application period, the solution provider typically selects up to three finalist applicants for their project. The solution provider then holds short meetings with each finalist to better understand local needs, timelines, and implementation conditions. Based on these conversations, the solution provider selects the community that represents the strongest fit for a successful deployment.
PHASE 4: Project Implementation & Impact
Once the project is awarded, implementation is led directly by the solution provider and the selected community. Leading Cities steps back from day-to-day operations and remains available as a neutral support partner if questions arise, challenges emerge, or coordination is needed. At the conclusion of the project, Leading Cities works with the community to review results, assess impact, and explore options for scaling, continued deployment, or alternative financing pathways.
Current No-Cost Project Opportunities
AcceliGOV introduces new project opportunities throughout the year, with new groups of opportunities released on a rolling basis. Explore the current round below.
Each opportunity is designed to help a selected community test a vetted solution in real-world conditions at no cost and with limited risk.
Our Innovation Pathway
AcceliGOV is the piloting and deployment engine within Leading Cities’ broader ecosystem.
