New York, New York — TheNewswire — May 28, 2026 — Contextere announced today that it has been selected as part of the 2026 Transit Tech Lab cohort. The 2026 cohort includes 18 companies chosen from more than 130 applications from around the world, and Contextere will work directly with transit agencies to test Madison in support of data and workflow modernization initiatives for public transportation operations. The selection reflects growing interest in technologies that help transit agencies modernize frontline operations by improving access to data, guidance, and decision support in complex operating environments.

“Transit Tech Lab is built on the belief that innovation in transit must create value where it matters most, helping frontline workers do their jobs more effectively, improving service for riders, and strengthening the performance of the transit system as a whole. In a system as large and complex as New York City’s new innovation must also be developed on a foundation that is secure, resilient, and scalable,” said Chloe Rosenberg, Senior Manager, Innovation Programs

Transit Tech Lab's public sector partners include the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, New York City Department of Transportation, NJ TRANSIT, and the NYC Department of Design and Construction. More than 100 agency staff helped define this year's challenges, while more than 300 public sector staff participated in evaluating applications during in-person pitch and demo days.

“Large transit systems operate in high complexity, high-consequence environments where frontline workers make critical decisions every day. Madison is purpose-built for that reality -connecting workers to the equipment data, troubleshooting guidance, and operational insights they need in the moment to act with greater speed, confidence, and precision,” said Gabe Batstone, CEO and Co-Founder of Contextere.

Transit Tech Lab has facilitated technology pilots from 81 companies over eight years, with 22 commercial solutions now deployed across the region's transit network.

About Contextere: Contextere is an industrial AI company that equips frontline teams with real-time, context-aware decision support to operate, maintain, and inspect complex equipment in regulated environments. Its flagship platform, Madison, transforms siloed and disconnected data from machines, enterprise systems, IoT, and technical documentation into actionable intelligence delivered to the last mile.

Company or Press Enquiries to: Jack Garrard, Marketing Manager (jack@contextere.com)