G2IC: Gov 2.0 Innovation Competition

Friday, November 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM - Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 5:30 PM (CT)

Omaha, NE


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What is Gov 2.0?

Increasingly governments at all levels are using technology to help connect with citizens, resulting in higher levels of transparency, accountability and civic engagement.

 

Tech Innovation + Government = Opportunity

Join Graffiti Tracker Inc. for the FIRST EVER G2IC - a weekend competition to develop a technology solution to aid government with public safety.

 

We challenge you to play a part in fostering innovation and creativity in Omaha!  You'll have access to the Graffiti Tracker office throughout the weekend to work, mingle or just hang out.  We'll keep you fueled with plenty of food, caffeine and inspiration. 

 

Contestants will present their applications at the Graffiti Tracker office at 5:30 p.m. Sunday to a judging panel including Timothy Kephart - CEO and founder of Graffiti Tracker, Omaha City Council President Garry Gernandt, Douglas County Treasurer John W. Ewing Jr. and Danny Schreiber of Silicon Prairie News.

 

Don't have an idea yet?  Don't worry!  You'll have access to public officials and local professionals throughout the weekend to help you come up with one.  So what are you waiting for???

 

Sweet Prizes!

Grand Prize: $1,000 + a paid internship at Graffiti Tracker to further develop your innovation

2nd Place: $750 

Best Design: iPod Touch

 

Registration is FREE in advance or on site! 
On-site registration takes place 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday.

When

Friday, November 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM
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Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 5:30 PM (CT)

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Graffiti Tracker office
12165 W. Center Road
Ste. 80
Omaha, NE 68144



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We help law enforcement catch and prosecute graffiti vandals by offering graffiti analysis, intelligence reporting and interactive mapping services through our innovative web-based system.

Graffiti Tracker clients use GPS-enabled cameras to document graffiti incidents and then upload the information to the Graffiti Tracker website for analysis. Our interactive mapping system allows law enforcement to track activity in order to locate vandals and assign accountability for multiple incidents.

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