Reflections on a year in government from 11 U.S. Digital Corps fellows
To celebrate their first year in government, 11 U.S. Digital Corps Fellows reflect on what they have learned.
Innovation
Resources on Innovation
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Open Data Policy (M-13-13)
This Memorandum establishes a framework to help institutionalize the principles of effective information management at each stage of the …
Tools and Services
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Challenge.gov
Provides resources and collaborative opportunities to facilitate the use of prize competitions in government.
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Innovation Adoption
Our purpose is to build innovation and intrapreneurship capacity across government by investing in and nurturing innovation, …
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Federal Leadership and Professional Development
Providing federal employees with seminars on leadership, professional development, and strategy.
News and Events on Innovation
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HHS Leverages Data for Impact and Action at the 2023 Health Datapalooza
U.S. Digital Corps Fellows at HHS proved instrumental to delivering this year’s Health Datapalooza, especially the 2023 Health Equity DataJam, which launched at the event as a two-month-long technology sprint through the end of April. A professional association for health services and policy researchers will run the DataJam using HHS open data. Thanks to the U.S. Digital Corps Fellows, HealthData.gov includes DataJam challenge prompts, priority themes, open datasets, and curated resources for solvers. — via U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Challenge.Gov FY22 Year In Review
Challenge.gov is proud to be part of an ecosystem advancing open innovation in the federal government and engaging the public in open ways. Through the collective efforts of federal challenge managers and the ChallengeGov team, Challenge.gov hosted more prize competitions from a greater number of federal agencies than in previous years. Review fiscal year 2022’s accomplishments, and five goals for FY23. — via Challenge.gov
Creating a Culture of Innovation at Your Agency
When we talk about innovation in government tech, what do we mean? During a recent project, 18F partnered with a government innovation lab to help them understand the impact innovation can have at their organization. — via 18F
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Technology-boosting TMF Investments Deliver Benefits for the American Public
The Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) is working to transform the way the government uses technology to deliver for the American public in an equitable, secure and user-friendly way. It strategically invests in priority IT modernization projects that are aligned with the fast pace of changing technology and agency needs. Here are a few examples of how the TMF has invested in multiple projects that are helping many agencies deliver what people need when they need.
The Opportunity Project 2021 Summit: Open Innovation for All
Census Open Innovation Labs (COIL) at the U.S. Census Bureau is hosting a virtual, 3-day innovation conference, December 13 to 15. This year’s summit will feature keynotes, panels, workshops, and more—showcasing technology built with open data, and how to create space for conversations on government innovation, effective collaboration, the power of open data, and the inclusion of all voices. Seven federal agencies and two cities led TOP sprints focused on the World Post-COVID-19. They’ll introduce the resulting new products and announce more than $300,000 in awards to the winners of the Open Data for Good Grand Challenge. Review the full agenda and register to attend.
Innovation
Prioritizing Equity in Government-Led Innovation Programs
For the second year, college and university students are leveraging the TOP model from Census to build hands-on skills and address some of our nation’s most pressing challenges.
Innovation
3 Health-Tech Tips From the Team Behind VA’s COVID-19 Clinical Decision Tool
Presidential Innovation Fellow Kaeli Yuen shares tips for developing clinician- and patient-centered healthcare tools.
Innovation
TTS Reflects: Black Histories to Celebrate Year-Round
Black history is American history. In this blog, TTS employees share how Black history makers can inspire our work and innovation year-round.
The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about 10x’s newest round of idea selections. We want attendees to learn about 10x, understand what it takes to submit, and feel empowered to submit.
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Hosted by Digital.gov and the 10x
2021
Innovation
10x Round Two: Submit Ideas by August 5
GSA’s 10x program funds the best ideas from federal employees across government.
Federal Crowdsourcing
Federal Crowdsourcing Webinar Series, Episode 12: How AFWERX Crowdsources an Innovation Culture
The Air Force is catalyzing innovation with a variety of partners.
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Hosted by Digital.gov and the Challenge.gov
2020
10x
The U.S. Data Federation graduates the 10x Program, Launches New Repository
GSA’s 10x program is proud and excited to announce the graduation of the U.S. Data Federation project, the first to exit 10x after receiving all four phases of 10x investment.
History Hub is a crowdsourcing platform that helps the public find historical records.
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Hosted by Digital.gov and the Challenge.gov
2020
10x
10x Announces 25 Projects to Start Phase One
10x, the federal venture studio, has approved 25 new projects for Phase One funding.
