Challenge.Gov- where members of the public can participate to help the U.S. government solve problems big and small
5 Jan 2022
Biz Opps, Government Contracting, innovation
Current challenges: (to see complete list of challenges go to https://www.challenge.gov/)
Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge
Identifying systemic strategies to address long-term impacts of COVID-19 on DEI in STEM.
NSF is seeking submissions in a 3-page narrative format describing the steps that IHEs have taken, or will take, to mitigate the long-term negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on DEI in STEM.
Submission period:
Open until 01/30/22 08:59 PM PST
Challenge type:Ideas
Total cash prizes:
$200,000
American-Made Challenges
Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize - Pathways to an Inclusive Energy Future
Through the Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize, DOE aims to fund organizations for ongoing and/or proposed activities related to climate and clean energy that support, build trust, and strengthen relationships and partnerships with disadvantaged communities. Specifically, this prize seeks to enable and enhance business and technology incubation, acceleration, and other community-based and university-based entrepreneurship and innovation in climate and clean energy technologies.
Up to 10 organizations will share a total prize pool of up to $2.5 million.
Prize Closes: 5 p.m. ET on February 25, 2022
First Responder UAS Triple Challenge 3.1: FastFind - UAS Search Optimized
Enhancing search & rescue via improved UAS image detection & navigation techniques
Submission period:
Phase 2 open until 05/06/22 08:59 PM PDT
Challenge type:Technology demonstration and hardware
Total cash prizes:
$260,000
To see complete list of challenges go to https://www.challenge.gov/)