Making New York the global leader in water, while building a sustainable future for all New Yorkers.
We provide an accelerated pathway for entrepreneurs to test their technology with the nation’s largest water and wastewater network.
The Environmental Tech Lab identifies innovative solutions to address complex challenges across the NYC Department of Environmental Protection:
Water supply
Deliver over 1 billion gallons of water to 9.6 million New Yorkers daily
Water and sewer operations
Operate, maintain, and protect over 7,000 miles of sanitary sewers and watermains
Wastewater treatment
Treat 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater daily
Capital construction
Manage $24 billion of construction and design projects
Air, noise, and hazardous waste
Update and enforce the Air Code to reduce emissions, and regulate hazardous waste and noise pollution
“This is not technology that ‘moves fast and breaks things’. This is tech that moves fast and fixes things. One challenge at a time, we are transforming our city's essential services and improving daily life for every New Yorker.”
“This is not technology that ‘moves fast and breaks things’. This is tech that moves fast and fixes things. One challenge at a time, we are transforming our city's essential services and improving daily life for every New Yorker.”
Maria Gotsch
President and CEO, Partnership Fund for New York City
President and CEO,
Partnership Fund for New York City
News
“The Lab provided businesses with an exceptional opportunity to work and learn directly with DEP staff, which is invaluable from a product perspective. Companies quickly Piloted new technology without a lengthy initial procurement, thus enabling value to be delivered and evaluated in a structured environment built to progress rapid decision-making. We would highly recommend the model to other public entities and innovation groups looking to replicate its success.”
Brian Carey
CEO, Knaq“The ETL program is wonderful. From the pitch day to the final presentations: I enjoyed learning about the ground breaking work and services from these companies and working with the ETL team for the betterment of New York City.”
Deputy Director
Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction“The ETL has been an invaluable partner in helping Gybe deliver a successful product demonstration for the Bureau of Water Supply, connecting us with NYC DEP leadership, and navigating the department’s operations, legal, and IT organizations.”
Ivan Lalovic
CEO, Gybe“The Lab provided businesses with an exceptional opportunity to work and learn directly with DEP staff, which is invaluable from a product perspective. Companies quickly Piloted new technology without a lengthy initial procurement, thus enabling value to be delivered and evaluated in a structured environment built to progress rapid decision-making. We would highly recommend the model to other public entities and innovation groups looking to replicate its success.”
Brian Carey
CEO, Knaq“The ETL program is wonderful. From the pitch day to the final presentations: I enjoyed learning about the ground breaking work and services from these companies and working with the ETL team for the betterment of New York City.”
Deputy Director
Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction“The ETL has been an invaluable partner in helping Gybe deliver a successful product demonstration for the Bureau of Water Supply, connecting us with NYC DEP leadership, and navigating the department’s operations, legal, and IT organizations.”
Ivan Lalovic
CEO, Gybe“The Lab provided businesses with an exceptional opportunity to work and learn directly with DEP staff, which is invaluable from a product perspective. Companies quickly Piloted new technology without a lengthy initial procurement, thus enabling value to be delivered and evaluated in a structured environment built to progress rapid decision-making. We would highly recommend the model to other public entities and innovation groups looking to replicate its success.”
Brian Carey
CEO, Knaq“The ETL program is wonderful. From the pitch day to the final presentations: I enjoyed learning about the ground breaking work and services from these companies and working with the ETL team for the betterment of New York City.”
Deputy Director
Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction“The ETL has been an invaluable partner in helping Gybe deliver a successful product demonstration for the Bureau of Water Supply, connecting us with NYC DEP leadership, and navigating the department’s operations, legal, and IT organizations.”
Ivan Lalovic
CEO, Gybe“The Lab provided businesses with an exceptional opportunity to work and learn directly with DEP staff, which is invaluable from a product perspective. Companies quickly Piloted new technology without a lengthy initial procurement, thus enabling value to be delivered and evaluated in a structured environment built to progress rapid decision-making. We would highly recommend the model to other public entities and innovation groups looking to replicate its success.”
Brian Carey
CEO, Knaq“The ETL program is wonderful. From the pitch day to the final presentations: I enjoyed learning about the ground breaking work and services from these companies and working with the ETL team for the betterment of New York City.”
Deputy Director
Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction“The ETL has been an invaluable partner in helping Gybe deliver a successful product demonstration for the Bureau of Water Supply, connecting us with NYC DEP leadership, and navigating the department’s operations, legal, and IT organizations.”
Ivan Lalovic
CEO, Gybe