Welcome to the
Bloomberg Center for
Public Innovation
Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University drives innovation in local government by marrying cutting-edge practice with world-class research. Together with public servants and government innovators around the world, we are transforming the culture in municipal management, delivering exceptional results for residents, and deepening trust in public service worldwide.
News & Updates
Public Innovation in Creative and Ambitious Cities: The Center’s 2023-2024 Impact Highlights
In cities around the world, innovation is inspiring new creativity, ambition, and change to address the toughest challenges and largest opportunities.
The Essential Force Needed to Drive Impactful Public Innovation
For government leaders who want to serve residents with excellence, the link between trust and public innovation has never been more important. This brief highlights how trustworthiness is at the core of cities’ successful innovation efforts.
From Crisis to Care: Reykjavík’s Bold Leap to Provide Innovative Support for Every Child
In 2021, Reykjavík’s leaders faced an urgent need for better, faster support for students. Through the work of the city’s digital i-team, with backing from the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, city leaders launched an ambitious plan to merge digital innovation with human-centered care to create A Better City for Children.
Practice Areas
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation integrates successful global approaches in government innovation with new programs, including training, technical assistance, grants, communications support, research, and network building. The Center’s five practice areas serve governments and work to build innovation capacity among public servants.
Innovation
The Innovation practice focuses on effectively using data, human-centered design, and community engagement to solve problems and drive better results for residents.
Digital
The Digital practice works with local governments to evaluate, improve, and scale their digital practices, bringing innovative digital solutions to cities and residents across the globe.
Civic Engagement
The Civic Engagement practice draws on the insights and skills of residents to power local solutions for cities.
Academic
The Academic practice brings world-class research into government and helps leaders find the best and most effective solutions.
Communications
The Communications practice leverages staff expertise to power storytelling efforts and foster connections among city and local government leaders across the world.
Innovation
The Innovation practice focuses on effectively using data, human-centered design, and community engagement to solve problems and drive better results for residents.
Digital
The Digital practice works with local governments to evaluate, improve, and scale their digital practices, bringing innovative digital solutions to cities and residents across the globe.
Civic Engagement
The Civic Engagement practice draws on the insights and skills of residents to power local solutions for cities.
Academic
The Academic practice brings world-class research into government and helps leaders find the best and most effective solutions.
Communications
The Communications practice leverages staff expertise to power storytelling efforts and foster connections among city and local government leaders across the world.
City leaders have made important gains over the past decade in building more creative organizations. The Center will fuel further progress and help policymakers think outside the box, test new ideas, and respond to emerging needs.
– Michael R. Bloomberg,
108th mayor of NYC and founder of
Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies
City leaders have made important gains over the past decade in building more creative organizations. The Center will fuel further progress and help policymakers think outside the box, test new ideas, and respond to emerging needs.
– Michael R. Bloomberg,
108th mayor of NYC and founder of
Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies
City leaders have made important gains over the past decade in building more creative organizations. The Center will fuel further progress and help policymakers think outside the box, test new ideas, and respond to emerging needs.
– Michael R. Bloomberg,
108th mayor of NYC and founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies
How We Support Cities
- Fellowships
- Grant Programs
- Research Collaborations
- Tailored Solutions
- Technical Assistance
- Training
How We Support Cities
The Center builds the skills and capacity of the individuals and teams who staff cities and serve residents through a variety of services, including:
FELLOWSHIPS
GRANT PROGRAMS
RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS
TAILORED SOLUTIONS
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
TRAINING
Upcoming Opportunities
Public Innovators Network
The Public Innovators Network welcomes local government leaders and staff who are committed to using innovation, data, collaboration, and resident engagement to deliver exceptional results for people. It is the premier place to learn from one another and access cutting-edge resources and support from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Join the Local Infrastructure Hub
The Local Infrastructure Hub helps local leaders navigate and understand the 400+ federal funding opportunities available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Explore grant opportunities, find extensive webinars and learning opportunities, and take advantage of the Hub’s robust, pro-bono bootcamps for small- and mid-sized communities.