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State of Maryland Office of the Governor
Governor Moore Announces Francesca Ioffreda as Chief Innovation Officer for the State of Maryland
Bloomberg Cities Network
Strategies for spreading AI throughout local government
Public Innovation in Creative and Ambitious Cities: The Center’s 2023-2024 Impact Highlights
SEP 18, 2024
In cities around the world, innovation is inspiring new creativity, ambition, and change to address the toughest challenges and largest opportunities.
New Cohort of Johns Hopkins Students Join Innovation-Focused City Hall Teams as Summer Scholars
Nine Johns Hopkins graduate students are working with city leaders across the Americas to support transformative public innovation projects tackling issues from climate change to wealth inequality.
Current News
New Year, New Momentum
In 2021, the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation thrived, driving urban innovation through teams, grants, and training. Exciting plans ahead for 2022 in partnership with cities worldwide. – Amanda Daflos, Executive Director.
Creating a Resource for City Workers to Transform Government
Executive Director of the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation, Amanda Daflos, former Chief Innovation Officer for Los Angeles, highlights the significance of empowering local leaders for driving innovation to enhance city outcomes.
Bloomberg Philanthropies and Johns Hopkins University Establish the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation
Bloomberg Philanthropies and Johns Hopkins establish the $43M Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation, led by Amanda Daflos. It trains city leaders, conducts research, and advances urban problem-solving and promotes innovative governance.
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.