Data Challenge

How can DEP better utilize data and technology to automate operations and increase staff capacity?

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Challenge Finalists

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InPipe Energy

San Francisco, United States

Has developed the HydroXS, a first-of-its-kind product line that uses micro-hydropower to create reliable renewable energy from water pipelines.

Transcend Software Inc.

Princeton, United States

Integrates process, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering calculations and decisions in a cloud-based generative design software to automatically generate complete and accurate preliminary engineering designs for critical infrastructure.

Technologies may include, but are not limited to solving the following use cases

Remote Noise Sensing Solutions

Solutions to automate the noise code

Customer Service Tools

Automating idling vehicle complaints

Construction Oversight Tools

Automating payment processing
Timeline benchmarking
Invoice reviews
Engineering reviews
Risk analysis

Green Construction & Building Information Management (BIM) Tools

Automating carbon lifecycle assessment
Tracking sustainability data such as GHG emissions and electrical usage
Alternatives to BIM tools

Information Session

Learn more about the Environmental Tech Lab, the application process, and hear from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection.

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How the Lab Works

The Environmental Tech Lab is a collaboration between the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the New York City Partnership Foundation, the nonprofit affiliate of Partnership Fund for New York City.

We provide companies with expedited paths to testing, expert feedback, access to key decision makers from DEP, and an accelerated go/no-go decision. Companies with exceptional use cases will be selected for a yearlong pilot with the agency.