A collaboration between the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and Newlab, the DOT Studio is focused on applying emerging technologies to advance planning, policy, operations, and real-time management of transportation across New York City in line with the City’s Vision Zero and sustainability goals.

Newlab, NYCEDC, and Con Edison invite startups to pilot and validate innovative, regulation-compliant urban energy storage solutions in New York City—whether safer lithium-ion designs, alternative chemistries, mechanical or thermal systems, EV-integrated assets, or community impact simulations. Apply now for up to $240K in grant funding, collaborative pilot sites, and expert support to navigate NYC’s regulatory pathways.

Applied XL was launched in early 2020 by Wall Street Journal computational journalists through the Newlab Venture Studio, which builds new businesses with seasoned founders and domain experts.

The Founder Fellowship supports urban tech startup founders from underrepresented backgrounds and looks to build more equity in tech.

5G Studio enables leading innovators to leverage Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network and mobile edge compute at Newlab to develop transformative technologies applied to industries such as mobility, energy, and industrial automation.