GSA: This year, we’re looking for “Moonshot” ideas. Image: Cozine/Shutterstock.com
By: FEDweek StaffGSA’s “10X” program, which selects and funds ideas from federal employees about potential uses of technology to improve the government’s service to the public, is seeking suggestions from employees through November 30 for projects to be funded in 2024. Themes are:
* Reimagining public engagement—”The ideas we are looking for will answer the question: “How can the government use technology to better engage with the public, understand their needs, and respond appropriately?” Example topics that fit this theme include opportunities for the government and the public to co-design and build products and services together, improving the government’s ability to quickly respond to public inquiries and comments, improving customer experience for the public, and finding ways to elevate community-level priorities,” says a posting.
* Equity in delivery—“The ideas we are looking for will answer the question: “How can the government use technology to address current and past injustices in our society to promote an equitable future for all?” Example topics that fit this theme include civil rights awareness, privacy preservation, environmental justice, fairness in emerging technologies, and social safety net innovations.”
It adds: “This year, we’re looking for “Moonshot” ideas. These are the biggest, boldest, most ambitious, and transformative ideas that you can imagine. They are break-through projects that could solve notoriously thorny government tech problems, or seize on incredible opportunities to make a difference. They don’t necessarily need to align with our investment priorities, but, the one thing that all Moonshot ideas have in common? They always excite anyone who hears about them.”
More information and submission procedures are here.
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