Expert Labs
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Expert Labs is a non-profit technology incubator intended to aid government access expertise from interested members of the public. Part of the American Association for the Advancement of Science,[1] it was formed in November 2009, following discussions with the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy.[2] Expert Labs is directed by longtime blogger and technology evangelist Anil Dash.[1] Initial funding of US$500,000 is from the MacArthur Foundation.[3]
FoundedNovember 2009
TypeNon-profit
FocusTechnology incubator, public expertise for government
Area served
United States| Founded | November 2009 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit |
| Focus | Technology incubator, public expertise for government |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Anil Dash (Director), Gina Trapani (Product Director) |
Parent organization | American Association for the Advancement of Science |
Gina Trapani joined as a Product Director in February 2010.[4] Her private project ThinkTank has since been renamed ThinkUp and is now funded by Expert Labs.
