Hunger: Not Impossible uses a text message-driven platform to address hunger on a geo-specific level by connecting those in need with access to nutritious food sources by connecting community based organizations, local government and the private sector. Music: Not Impossible is a Vibrotextile™ wearable technology that translates sound onto the skin through vibration. Inspired by…
read moreCortico, a nonprofit in cooperation with the MIT Media Lab, is gathering people whose voices are underrepresented in the public sphere into small group facilitated dialogues to share their perspectives on community needs and possibilities in the Local Voices Network. Recorded on Cortico's own digital Hearth device, the conversations are transcribed, analyzed and uploaded to…
read moreSupported by Accenture and Independent Sector, the second Innovate for Good Challenge will be awarded at Upswell Chicago during the Innovation Main Stage & Award. This challenge recognizes organizations leveraging new technology to solve some of society’s toughest challenges. This year’s finalists are applying artificial intelligence, blockchain, and extended reality in novel ways. We welcome…
read moreSupported by Accenture and Independent Sector, the second Innovate for Good Challenge will be awarded at Upswell Chicago during the Innovation Main Stage & Award. This challenge recognizes organizations leveraging new technology to solve some of society’s toughest challenges. This year’s finalists are applying artificial intelligence, blockchain, and extended reality in novel ways. We welcome…
read moreAs awareness of social equity increases related to the environment; so have discussions on how to integrate sustainable techniques into the arts. Teaching sustainable fashion and natural dying techniques presents the opportunity to discuss fashion, art, history, and the impact of capitalism on the planet, indigenous technologies, and emerging technology. Furthermore, centering art in conversations…
read moreBased on the Marie Kondo craze, people clearly want to reduce the clutter in their lives. But what if the items that no longer bring you joy, might for others? How can we connect people who want to donate “still good” items with nonprofits so they can help more people and pets? Help Do Good…
read moreSalvation Army is receiving fewer donations each year as their iconic red kettles become less relevant to a population moving away from analog money. Altitude created a low cost digital kettle that provides donors the option for analog or digital payment. Altitude designers drew inspiration from the iconic red kettle, making a modern kettle that…
read moreResilience Collaboration User Environment (ResCUE) View is a co-operative effort between Accenture and other partners in the “full-scope resilience” ecosystem. The objective is to use the world’s best technologies to save lives by increasing the resilience of communities and organizations against natural and man-made disasters, including cyber-attacks. To accomplish this, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm…
read moreCircular Supply Chain combines supply chain, blockchain, identity, biometrics, and payment capabilities to connect eco-conscious consumers with base-of-the pyramid producers, enabling transparent and complete supply chain traceability, as well as allowing consumers to tip producers directly to reward good business practices. Hosted by Accenture
read moreData can illuminate gaps and drive equity. In this session, we'll show just how low funding to Native communities is and why that trend needs to change, using a new groundbreaking web portal jointly developed by Native Americans in Philanthropy and Candid. The portal features a funding map to let you explore what funding to…
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