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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.
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.
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.
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.
10x Round Two: Submit Ideas by August 5
GSA’s 10x program funds the best ideas from federal employees across government.
Federal Crowdsourcing Webinar Series, Episode 12: How AFWERX Crowdsources an Innovation Culture
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.
10x Announces 25 Projects to Start Phase One
10x, the federal venture studio, has approved 25 new projects for Phase One funding.
18F Is Here to Help During Critical Times
Government agencies are seeing their systems and staff stretched to the max as they do their best to serve the public. 18F is a team of government employees with expertise in modern digital tools and practices, and we’re here to help.— via 18F
Findings From 10x’s Recent Round of Submissions
The 10x Program received over 237 submissions from 129 individuals across a range of federal agencies for ideas to help the federal government deliver better products and services.
What the PIFs Have Been Up to in 2019
Members of the PIF class of 2019 include data strategists, AI specialists, venture capitalists, and neuroscientists. See what they’ve been up to this year.
Get Your Idea Funded Through 10x
Introducing a new investment fund for technology products in the federal government