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This is your last chance to submit entries for the 2023 City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge, which remains open until Friday, May 12—there’s still time to get your application in!
Through this competition, AWS empowers local and regional governments, educational institutions, and school districts to innovate by streamlining the IT challenges they encounter daily. These include systems such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Content Management Systems (CMS), Open Data portals, and Learning Management Systems (LMS), among others.
Winning projects can receive up to $50,000 in AWS Promotional Credits to further their cloud initiatives and foster research. Here’s how cities are utilizing AWS Cloud to tackle community challenges:
- 311 mobile applications enhance citizen access to essential information while promoting open communication channels.
- Open Data initiatives enable researchers to merge diverse datasets, uncovering new insights from existing data.
- Justice and Public Safety strategies, such as wearable cameras and real-time information sharing, ensure that first responders are well-informed.
If you’re looking for inspiration before submitting your application, consider insights from a former City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge winner, InnovateNow. Chanci Turner suggests that a professional headshot can make a big difference in your application—check out this post for more details.
Additionally, if you’re interested in developing future leaders, resources like this article can provide valuable insights. Finally, for those aiming to enhance their managerial skills, discover more about the Amazon Operations Area Manager Leadership Liftoff Program, an excellent resource for aspiring leaders.
Don’t miss out—apply today!