The Smart City Challenge will convene diverse, wide-ranging teams virtually to innovate in the following sectors: housing, transportation, health, water, food systems, education, broadband, infrastructure, energy, public safety, and more to address this question.

 For over a month, teams will have the opportunity to hear from sector experts while creating their own innovative, high-impact solutions. Cash and in-kind prizes will be awarded, including pilot project opportunities, participation in the Smart City Works accelerator, membership in Refraction, and Amazon Web Services credits. Prizes will be awarded based on innovation, equity and inclusivity, practicality of application and regional impact.

 From April 6 – June 2, 2022 selected teams will compete in an eight-week, virtual and in-person, innovation competition where innovative solutions that make our region more livable, resilient, and sustainable for everyone will be on celebrated.

 More info can be found here.