18F at ten
We’re celebrating all the ways we continue to realize our founding vision: bringing technologists into government, launching shared digital services, and helping partner agencies build user-centered technology. — via 18F
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 information’s life cycle to promote interoperability and openness.
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, intrapreneurship capabilities, and the innovation experience.
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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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In 2023, TTS stepped up to meet growing technology demands for government
GSA’s Technology Transformation Services (TTS) celebrated major milestones and met growing demand for its services in 2023. This wrap-up summaries key successes in five areas: improving customer experience, modernizing federal technology, innovating for the future, focus on equity and accessibility, and building the technology workforce of tomorrow. — via General Services Administration
Managing a high-performing dream team in the federal government
Discover how the Open Data, Design, and Development (ODDD) team at the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) transformed their federal projects with Agile methodologies, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and openness. From unique sprint names to engaging traditions and innovative knowledge-sharing practices, this blog post offers insights into building a high-performing dream team in government. — via Office of Natural Resources Revenue
IHS health information technology modernization: The path forward
Save the date for this year’s fourth Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer, hosted by the IHS Health IT Modernization Program. The virtual event on November 8 will provide updates to the EHR vendor selection and program timeline, as well as host an open and welcoming space for dialogue with IHS leadership. — via Indian Health Service
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.
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
10X: A Home for Federal Innovators
10x funds ideas by federal employees on a wide range of topics related to government technology. This year, 10x is particularly interested in funding ideas that align with two themes: Digital Foundations, and Equity in Delivery. Are you the go-to person for ideas on your team? Are you the one who finds creative ways to solve problems? Do you see opportunities where others see challenges? Submit an idea—just 1 to 3 sentences—by November 30. — via General Services Administration
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
Celebrating OSTP’s biennial report to Congress on Implementation of Federal Prizes and Citizen Science Authority, Fiscal Years 2019 - 2020, and the role of community partnerships in the federal open innovation landscape.
Hosted by Digital.gov and the Challenge & Prize Community of Practice
2022
IT Modernization
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.
See how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration crowdsources to identify potential health risks.
Hosted by Digital.gov and the Challenge.gov
2020
