The accelerator provides 24 months of customer and product development, network building, and expert guidance to prepare startups for the state and local government markets. CivStart's ecosystem and curriculum aim to position cohort members as sustainable impact partners for communities, rather than just government vendors. The accelerator primarily focuses on startups that create access to opportunities for underserved communities through various sectors, such as health, public safety, and economic development. The goal of CivStart is to help disruptive innovations enter the $3.25 trillion state and local government market.