Florida Community Innovation Foundation
@floridainnovation.bsky.social
Empowering young innovators to build technology, do research, and work in partnership with communities. We do experiential learning grounded in community listening.
https://floridainnovation.org
https://floridainnovation.org
Mintify is a student organization affiliated with @umsi, focused on user experience and user interface design. They've partnered with FCI, and they'll be spending the next few months scoping new parts of floridaresourcemap.org. We're excited to get to work!
October 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Mintify is a student organization affiliated with @umsi, focused on user experience and user interface design. They've partnered with FCI, and they'll be spending the next few months scoping new parts of floridaresourcemap.org. We're excited to get to work!
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Last month, innovators of all ages came together at Broward County Library for the EMERGE Hackathon. You can join in too! Download the GLOBE Observer app to help track — and mitigate — mosquito habitats. Then, explore our free EMERGE curriculum (geo-di-lab.github.io/emerge-lesso...) to analyze data.
October 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Last month, innovators of all ages came together at Broward County Library for the EMERGE Hackathon. You can join in too! Download the GLOBE Observer app to help track — and mitigate — mosquito habitats. Then, explore our free EMERGE curriculum (geo-di-lab.github.io/emerge-lesso...) to analyze data.
🌟 CityCamp Gainesville 2025🌟 Our first unconference brought residents, students & leaders together to tackle housing, AI ethics, LGBTQ+ resources, food insecurity & more. Thanks to all who joined! @civictechallies.bsky.social
Recap👉 floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
Recap👉 floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
September 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🌟 CityCamp Gainesville 2025🌟 Our first unconference brought residents, students & leaders together to tackle housing, AI ethics, LGBTQ+ resources, food insecurity & more. Thanks to all who joined! @civictechallies.bsky.social
Recap👉 floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
Recap👉 floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
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There's still time to register! geoemerge.com/hackathon-da...
@scistarter.bsky.social @floridainnovation.bsky.social @chnickerson.bsky.social
@scistarter.bsky.social @floridainnovation.bsky.social @chnickerson.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
There's still time to register! geoemerge.com/hackathon-da...
@scistarter.bsky.social @floridainnovation.bsky.social @chnickerson.bsky.social
@scistarter.bsky.social @floridainnovation.bsky.social @chnickerson.bsky.social
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If you are in Gainesville, FL on 9/20, you have a #CityCamp to attend.
Join FCI for CityCamp Gainesville 2025! We’re bringing together residents, civic leaders, government staff, technologists, entrepreneurs, and community organizations to tackle local challenges through collaboration and shared ideas. floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
September 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
If you are in Gainesville, FL on 9/20, you have a #CityCamp to attend.
Join Florida Community Innovation and QueerCoded on Sept 20 (11 AM – 5 PM at Pascal’s Coffeehouse) for an “unconference” where neighbors, civic leaders, and technical and non-technical people alike team up to spark solutions for Gainesville, FL.
Register here: floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
Register here: floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
September 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Join Florida Community Innovation and QueerCoded on Sept 20 (11 AM – 5 PM at Pascal’s Coffeehouse) for an “unconference” where neighbors, civic leaders, and technical and non-technical people alike team up to spark solutions for Gainesville, FL.
Register here: floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
Register here: floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
Join FCI for CityCamp Gainesville 2025! We’re bringing together residents, civic leaders, government staff, technologists, entrepreneurs, and community organizations to tackle local challenges through collaboration and shared ideas. floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
September 1, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Join FCI for CityCamp Gainesville 2025! We’re bringing together residents, civic leaders, government staff, technologists, entrepreneurs, and community organizations to tackle local challenges through collaboration and shared ideas. floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
CALLING ARTISTS
We’re looking for 2D art inspired by Chengyu about nature, climate, and harmony across time and place.
Submit by Sept 8, 2025: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
Guidelines: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
We’re looking for 2D art inspired by Chengyu about nature, climate, and harmony across time and place.
Submit by Sept 8, 2025: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
Guidelines: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
July 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
CALLING ARTISTS
We’re looking for 2D art inspired by Chengyu about nature, climate, and harmony across time and place.
Submit by Sept 8, 2025: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
Guidelines: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
We’re looking for 2D art inspired by Chengyu about nature, climate, and harmony across time and place.
Submit by Sept 8, 2025: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
Guidelines: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
📣 Join us at @chihacknight.org on August 5!
@nicolekdan.bsky.social will discuss CityCamp 2025 — a global, community-driven “unconference” movement focused on civic innovation and collaboration, coming this September from @civictechallies.bsky.social.
Learn more: chihacknight.org/events/2025/...
@nicolekdan.bsky.social will discuss CityCamp 2025 — a global, community-driven “unconference” movement focused on civic innovation and collaboration, coming this September from @civictechallies.bsky.social.
Learn more: chihacknight.org/events/2025/...
July 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
📣 Join us at @chihacknight.org on August 5!
@nicolekdan.bsky.social will discuss CityCamp 2025 — a global, community-driven “unconference” movement focused on civic innovation and collaboration, coming this September from @civictechallies.bsky.social.
Learn more: chihacknight.org/events/2025/...
@nicolekdan.bsky.social will discuss CityCamp 2025 — a global, community-driven “unconference” movement focused on civic innovation and collaboration, coming this September from @civictechallies.bsky.social.
Learn more: chihacknight.org/events/2025/...
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EMERGE is in the Lake Okeechobee News! There’s still time for you to join our mission & fight mosquitoes across Florida with @geoemerge.bsky.social’s NASA science.
Supported as well by: @floridainnovation.bsky.social, @scistarter.bsky.social & others ❤️
📰: www.lakeonews.com/labelle/stor...
Supported as well by: @floridainnovation.bsky.social, @scistarter.bsky.social & others ❤️
📰: www.lakeonews.com/labelle/stor...
July 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
EMERGE is in the Lake Okeechobee News! There’s still time for you to join our mission & fight mosquitoes across Florida with @geoemerge.bsky.social’s NASA science.
Supported as well by: @floridainnovation.bsky.social, @scistarter.bsky.social & others ❤️
📰: www.lakeonews.com/labelle/stor...
Supported as well by: @floridainnovation.bsky.social, @scistarter.bsky.social & others ❤️
📰: www.lakeonews.com/labelle/stor...
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We're turning mosquito data & community science into tools for public health & environmental resilience.
📅 Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1):
Citizen science tools, planning tips, & curriculum demos
🔗 geoemerge.com/events
💸 Mini-grants: $300 for libraries/orgs
🔗 geoemerge.com/mini-grants-...
📅 Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1):
Citizen science tools, planning tips, & curriculum demos
🔗 geoemerge.com/events
💸 Mini-grants: $300 for libraries/orgs
🔗 geoemerge.com/mini-grants-...
July 22, 2025 at 3:48 AM
We're turning mosquito data & community science into tools for public health & environmental resilience.
📅 Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1):
Citizen science tools, planning tips, & curriculum demos
🔗 geoemerge.com/events
💸 Mini-grants: $300 for libraries/orgs
🔗 geoemerge.com/mini-grants-...
📅 Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1):
Citizen science tools, planning tips, & curriculum demos
🔗 geoemerge.com/events
💸 Mini-grants: $300 for libraries/orgs
🔗 geoemerge.com/mini-grants-...
Looking to use your Python and AI experience for good? Volunteer 5-10 hours per week remotely at Florida Community Innovation creating an AI agent to automate data collection for the Florida Resource Map. (1/3)
July 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Looking to use your Python and AI experience for good? Volunteer 5-10 hours per week remotely at Florida Community Innovation creating an AI agent to automate data collection for the Florida Resource Map. (1/3)
🚨 Join us TOMORROW for something special!
FCI is proud to be part of the first-ever @civictechallies.bsky.social Congress, an unconference open to all interested in building a better future with tech.
⏰ 12:30–6:30 PM ET
📍 Online
🎟️ Free and open to all
🔗 RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/alliance-o...
FCI is proud to be part of the first-ever @civictechallies.bsky.social Congress, an unconference open to all interested in building a better future with tech.
⏰ 12:30–6:30 PM ET
📍 Online
🎟️ Free and open to all
🔗 RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/alliance-o...
June 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🚨 Join us TOMORROW for something special!
FCI is proud to be part of the first-ever @civictechallies.bsky.social Congress, an unconference open to all interested in building a better future with tech.
⏰ 12:30–6:30 PM ET
📍 Online
🎟️ Free and open to all
🔗 RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/alliance-o...
FCI is proud to be part of the first-ever @civictechallies.bsky.social Congress, an unconference open to all interested in building a better future with tech.
⏰ 12:30–6:30 PM ET
📍 Online
🎟️ Free and open to all
🔗 RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/alliance-o...
Earlier this year, Miami nearly scrapped its recycling program, raising alarms across FL. Enter Recyclepedia, a free app being co-developed by #DreaminGreen & Florida Community Innovation to make recycling easier, clearer—even fun. Help us test it: floridainnovation.org/recyclepedia
June 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Earlier this year, Miami nearly scrapped its recycling program, raising alarms across FL. Enter Recyclepedia, a free app being co-developed by #DreaminGreen & Florida Community Innovation to make recycling easier, clearer—even fun. Help us test it: floridainnovation.org/recyclepedia
Mark your calendars now: join Florida Community Innovation’s Civic Hack Day!
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 5 PM ET
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register and learn more here: floridainnovation.org/events
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 5 PM ET
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register and learn more here: floridainnovation.org/events
May 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Mark your calendars now: join Florida Community Innovation’s Civic Hack Day!
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 5 PM ET
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register and learn more here: floridainnovation.org/events
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 5 PM ET
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register and learn more here: floridainnovation.org/events
🎉 Huge congratulations to the American University students we had the honor of collaborating with this spring! 🎓
This amazing capstone team was recognized for their work with FCI on tech-driven solutions to the homelessness crisis in Florida, earning first place at their school's poster symposium.
This amazing capstone team was recognized for their work with FCI on tech-driven solutions to the homelessness crisis in Florida, earning first place at their school's poster symposium.
May 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🎉 Huge congratulations to the American University students we had the honor of collaborating with this spring! 🎓
This amazing capstone team was recognized for their work with FCI on tech-driven solutions to the homelessness crisis in Florida, earning first place at their school's poster symposium.
This amazing capstone team was recognized for their work with FCI on tech-driven solutions to the homelessness crisis in Florida, earning first place at their school's poster symposium.
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📢 ACT's April newsletter is out now! Stay updated on the latest news, events, and insights. Like a @beta.nyc School of Data win, our sticker announcement, and a message from @floridainnovation.bsky.social Don't miss out – read it today! #ACTNewsletter
ACT Newsletter April 2025: BetaNYC Hits 600+ for School of Data! ACT & Member Stickers Coming Soon, Important Message from FCI
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April 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
📢 ACT's April newsletter is out now! Stay updated on the latest news, events, and insights. Like a @beta.nyc School of Data win, our sticker announcement, and a message from @floridainnovation.bsky.social Don't miss out – read it today! #ACTNewsletter
#ICYMI: In February, we released our #handbook, with a comprehensive overview of our model and projects: floridainnovation.org/2025/02/26/f...
We are seeking partners to support our work. Start a #CSR program with FCI! :)
#civictech #socialgood #experientiallearning
We are seeking partners to support our work. Start a #CSR program with FCI! :)
#civictech #socialgood #experientiallearning
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March 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#ICYMI: In February, we released our #handbook, with a comprehensive overview of our model and projects: floridainnovation.org/2025/02/26/f...
We are seeking partners to support our work. Start a #CSR program with FCI! :)
#civictech #socialgood #experientiallearning
We are seeking partners to support our work. Start a #CSR program with FCI! :)
#civictech #socialgood #experientiallearning
FCI is launching the Gentrification Risk Assessment Tool (GRAT):
📍 Porters Community Farm, Gainesville, FL
📅 Saturday, March 8, 2025
⏰ 8:30-9:30 AM – Community Dialogue
⏰ 9:30-11:00 AM – Volunteering (planting & harvesting)
✅ RSVP: bit.ly/fcigratevent
📍 Porters Community Farm, Gainesville, FL
📅 Saturday, March 8, 2025
⏰ 8:30-9:30 AM – Community Dialogue
⏰ 9:30-11:00 AM – Volunteering (planting & harvesting)
✅ RSVP: bit.ly/fcigratevent
March 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
FCI is launching the Gentrification Risk Assessment Tool (GRAT):
📍 Porters Community Farm, Gainesville, FL
📅 Saturday, March 8, 2025
⏰ 8:30-9:30 AM – Community Dialogue
⏰ 9:30-11:00 AM – Volunteering (planting & harvesting)
✅ RSVP: bit.ly/fcigratevent
📍 Porters Community Farm, Gainesville, FL
📅 Saturday, March 8, 2025
⏰ 8:30-9:30 AM – Community Dialogue
⏰ 9:30-11:00 AM – Volunteering (planting & harvesting)
✅ RSVP: bit.ly/fcigratevent
Throwback to our #DataWalk in Miami during the 2024 #10DaysofConnection! We're excited for this year's #10Days by #RadicalPartners.
Full write-up: floridainnovation.org/2024/10/01/f...
Here's a shorter version was syndicated to newspapers: www.theinvadingsea.com/2024/10/15/m...
Full write-up: floridainnovation.org/2024/10/01/f...
Here's a shorter version was syndicated to newspapers: www.theinvadingsea.com/2024/10/15/m...
February 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Throwback to our #DataWalk in Miami during the 2024 #10DaysofConnection! We're excited for this year's #10Days by #RadicalPartners.
Full write-up: floridainnovation.org/2024/10/01/f...
Here's a shorter version was syndicated to newspapers: www.theinvadingsea.com/2024/10/15/m...
Full write-up: floridainnovation.org/2024/10/01/f...
Here's a shorter version was syndicated to newspapers: www.theinvadingsea.com/2024/10/15/m...
📢 Join us March 7!
🔎 Michigan UX students + #FLInnovation are researching how people access social services. See their findings & discuss the future of resource tech!
📅 March 7, 2025 | 🕔 5-7 PM
📍 Credo Conduit, Orlando
🍴 Snacks provided
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/fcimichshowc...
🔎 Michigan UX students + #FLInnovation are researching how people access social services. See their findings & discuss the future of resource tech!
📅 March 7, 2025 | 🕔 5-7 PM
📍 Credo Conduit, Orlando
🍴 Snacks provided
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/fcimichshowc...
February 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM
📢 Join us March 7!
🔎 Michigan UX students + #FLInnovation are researching how people access social services. See their findings & discuss the future of resource tech!
📅 March 7, 2025 | 🕔 5-7 PM
📍 Credo Conduit, Orlando
🍴 Snacks provided
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/fcimichshowc...
🔎 Michigan UX students + #FLInnovation are researching how people access social services. See their findings & discuss the future of resource tech!
📅 March 7, 2025 | 🕔 5-7 PM
📍 Credo Conduit, Orlando
🍴 Snacks provided
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/fcimichshowc...
Wwe're partnering with the Porter's Farm for the Gentrification Risk Assessment Tool launch.Join the Fight Against Gentrification in Gainesville by starting the conversation!
Learn more: bit.ly/fcigratevent
Together, we can protect Gainesville’s historic communities. Let’s start the conversation.
Learn more: bit.ly/fcigratevent
Together, we can protect Gainesville’s historic communities. Let’s start the conversation.
February 25, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Wwe're partnering with the Porter's Farm for the Gentrification Risk Assessment Tool launch.Join the Fight Against Gentrification in Gainesville by starting the conversation!
Learn more: bit.ly/fcigratevent
Together, we can protect Gainesville’s historic communities. Let’s start the conversation.
Learn more: bit.ly/fcigratevent
Together, we can protect Gainesville’s historic communities. Let’s start the conversation.
Hey! That's us!
📣Exciting news! We’re welcoming the next set of members to our network of local #civictech volunteer groups! We look forward to supporting you. Get the latest ACT news, by following or signing up for our newsletter. 😉
🔗 www.civictechnologists.org
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#civictechallies #publicinterest #tech4good
February 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Hey! That's us!
FCI gets a shout out here! Thank you, @erie.bsky.social :)
Check out this insightful article by @erie.bsky.social, offering advice for early-career tech professionals in #civictech — featuring a possible shoutout to yours truly!
🔗 eriemeyer.medium.com/so-you-still...
Thank you @erie.bsky.social, for including us in your heartfelt love letter! 💌
🔗 eriemeyer.medium.com/so-you-still...
Thank you @erie.bsky.social, for including us in your heartfelt love letter! 💌
February 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
FCI gets a shout out here! Thank you, @erie.bsky.social :)
We found a Polaroid camera from the '80s & decided to make our social media content a little retro this week. Nothing like experimenting with the technology of yesterday to inspire innovation today. Pictured: civic technologists at work. Donate: floridainnovation.org/donate
February 22, 2025 at 2:59 AM
We found a Polaroid camera from the '80s & decided to make our social media content a little retro this week. Nothing like experimenting with the technology of yesterday to inspire innovation today. Pictured: civic technologists at work. Donate: floridainnovation.org/donate