San José Completes First City-Led AI Startup Grants
By Scarlett Evans • August 29, 2025
The initiative marks the first city-led grant program supporting startups using AI to tackle civic issues. San José’s effort signals a new approach to bringing artificial intelligence into municipal problem solving.
As cities navigate the balance between innovation and accountability, this grant round emphasizes practical impact and collaboration with civic tech founders. The program’s completion marks a milestone in the growing trend of municipal AI initiatives.
Read more about the program and the projects it supported in the official report linked below.
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