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Digital Twins Unlock a World of Possibilities
Three communities funded by the Partnership's Community Research Grants program recently achieved international recognition for their Smart City projects, two of which leveraged digital twin technology. But what exactly is a digital twin, and how can it be used to address community challenges? Dr. John Taylor and Neda Mohammadi, experts in this field, explain how digital twins address real-world problems.
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New Book on Community-Centered Public Private Partnerships and Innovations
"Empowering Smart Cities through Community-Centred Public Private Partnerships and Innovations," edited by Debra Lam and Andrea Fernández, emphasizes the efficacy of public-private partnerships in community sustainability. This publication highlights that by sharing risks and resources, public-private partnerships strengthen communities and enables cities to find innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
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Georgia AIM Gears Up for Impact
Georgia AI Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) recently convened program partners to foster internal collaboration among projects, amplifying the coalition's impact on manufacturers, community members and the talent pipeline. Clarence Anthony, Jr., Workforce Development Manager, spoke at this event, highlighting exciting updates on workforce development at the Partnership.
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TEDxAtlanta Salon Sparks Innovation
The TEDxAtlanta May salon fostered a collaborative environment for exploring sustainable community development solutions. The event brought together local attendees and subject matter experts, including Debra Lam and representatives from the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC). This exchange of ideas aimed to energize participants and equip them to play a more active role in building equitable communities.
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Thomasville Community Loan Fund Launches
Spark Thomasville and the Thomasville Community Development Corporation have partnered to provide an initial $100,000 loan fund to support underrepresented entrepreneurs, officially launching InvestTVL, Thomasville's first community development loan fund. Congratulations to the Thomasville teammates of the Partnership's Leaders Program and to the Thomasville community for this major achievement.
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Coastal Georgia Opens New Safe Water Community Lab
Safe Water Together for Brunswick, a project funded by the Partnership's Community Research Grants program, just opened a new lab in Glynn County, Georgia. Operated by the Institute for Water and Health, this lab will provide additional opportunities to observe and address critical water pollution challenges, improving public health outcomes for those residing in the surrounding area.
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Inclusive Innovation Resources | |
GTA AI Position Opening
The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) seeks a visionary Unit Director to lead its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program. This role oversees AI initiatives across state government, ensuring ethical and responsible deployment by developing comprehensive AI strategies, crafting policies for ethical use and collaborating with stakeholders to foster responsible AI adoption.
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Climate Resilience Course
Georgia Southern University now offers an immersive course that equips coastal communities with the knowledge and tools to integrate adaptation into their planning processes. Through engaging activities with local experts, discussions and case studies, participants gain practical skills to address coastal climate-related challenges.
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Copyright ©2024 The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation. All rights reserved. Launched in 2020, the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation is a public-private organization charged with leading coordinated, regional efforts to position Georgia as the leader for innovation, opportunity and shared economic prosperity. The Partnership's focus pillars of community research, workforce development, student engagement and economic opportunity are a powerful combination that provides technical and financial support to open innovation through collaboration across Georgia, and now the broader Southeast. Since 2020, the Partnership's work has deployed $5M+ in capital and resources throughout the state and catalyzed 130+ projects with local governments, universities, startups and nonprofits. The projects have created new businesses, increased access to financial and social capital and deployed more than 200 technologies. More information is available at pingeorgia.org. | | | | |
