How can DEP enhance climate resiliency goals including carbon reduction actions, noise/air/water compliance initiatives, flooding mitigations, and water conservation strategies?
Applications due August 1, 2024
Technologies may include but are not limited to solving the following use cases
Stormwater management tools to monitor combined sewer overflow (CSO) overflows, measure imperviousness at non-DEP owned properties, and monitor impact on pump stations/treatment plants to inform drainage planning
Catch basin inspection tools to determine depth of sediment below water level
Real time analysis tools for enterococcus testing, lead, copper, microbial disinfection byproducts, PFAS, microplastics, and other forever chemicals
Tools to optimize and expand EV fleet operations including vehicle utilization optimization tools, wireless charging, reducing emissions from tire particles, vehicle operator authentication tools, safety software tools to reduce preventable collisions via improved driver training, and mapping tools for large trucks, etc.
Solar power and energy storage solutions to enhance renewable energy uptake
Reporting tools to help manage various compliance requirements for drinking water and wastewater quality
Flood prediction tools to identify root causes, map changing weather patterns, and assess the aerial extent of flooding to improve flood mitigation efforts
Construction design, modeling, and pricing tools to better plan and prepare for climate risk in capital projects
Carbon sink estimation tools for future GHG inventory integration
Technologies to identify, locate, and map underground infrastructure including sewer lines, water lines, telephone lines, electric lines, etc.
Noise detection systems which can send real time alerts and log noise violations geographically
Emission monitoring and control tools for known hazard sites including construction sites, commercial cooking, and methane/nitrous oxide in wastewater treatment facilities
Real-time monitoring and analytics to better manage air quality, noise, and water flow in remote environments
Learn more about the Environmental Tech Lab, the application process, and hear from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection.
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.
Timeline
Challenge Announcement
Challenges are announced based on DEP leadership’s goals and priorities.
Open Application
Growth-stage companies apply online, detailing evidence of product-market fit.
Evaluation Period
DEP and private sector experts from water and sustainability sectors review applications.
Semi-Finalist Pitch & Demo Day
Select companies are invited to New York City to pitch to a panel of private sector and DEP evaluators
Select companies receive an invite to participate in an expo-style Demo Day aimed at exposure to a wider audience at DEP
Preparation for Proof of Concept
Confirmation on scope of work for the Proof of Concept, as well as administrative tasks around cybersecurity and insurance is completed before the Proof of Concept starts.
Proof of Concept
Proof of Concepts are launched, where a minimal viable test is conducted with DEP.
Finalist Presentations
Finalists present findings to DEP Leadership in New York City.
Pilots
Select companies engage in a yearlong Pilot demonstrating technology at scale.
Terms & Conditions
Please review our Terms & Conditions which govern participation in the Environmental Tech Lab.