Simpl DC event October 2010

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A consultancy and social innovation incubator helping to shape the future of government. A new media consultancy for government and social innovation. We also run campaigns and events.

Building client organizations – including government agencies, commercial enterprises, and non-profits – through innovative and results-driven strategic branding, communications and design solutions

OCTO develops, implements and maintains the District’s technology, provides technology services and support for District agencies and develops technology solutions to improve services to businesses, residents and visitors

Spark and support initiatives that address the world’s critical social, economic, and environmental issues Promote creativity and build stronger communities Act as a highly visible platform, partner, and knowledge center to fuel social innovation

Simpl is a marketplace that connects innovators with public services to bring about radical change

Innovators: Post up your ideas and projects Say what you need to make it happen

Public sector: Bid on ideas with cash or resources Post problems you want to solve

Simpl is meant for ideas that will radically improve public services

New ways to design services

Ways to involve citizens

Better use of the web

Ways to save money

Simpl isn’t just about cash – public services have much to offer in kind

Office space

Users to test ideas

Staff time

Contacts and connections

What’s the big idea and what do you

need?

What can you offer to others?

Over to you!