The PublicTech Lab is an initiative from the IE School of Global and Public Affairs tackling government transformation from the outer and from within. On the outer government space, we foster govtech ecosystems, aiming to bring govtech startups and public institutions closer. On the inner government space, we train and support public officials and civil servants to lead the transformation. The lab gathers public innovators, startups and businesses committed to improving the lives of citizens through by leveraging innovation and technology. The PublicTech Lab aims to advance collaborations and synergies between public and private actors to create a more sustainable, inclusive society. A society where.. • Government acts as a platform, which promotes open standards, open data, interoperability, use of the cloud and the integration of third parties’ innovation. • Procurement processes are open to new solutions that attract a diverse and competitive vendor market-place and promote the participation of entrepreneurs. • A new culture of service design focuses on delivery and on citizens’ needs. • Institutions bring new digital talent and skills to the workforce. • Programs and funds nurture the ecosystem of startups, businesses and universities to co-create solutions to the most pressing public problems.