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AWS launches new Sustainable Cities Accelerator for startups 

AWS Public Sector Blog

In fact, the United Nations (UN) estimates that the built environment accounts for about 40% of global energy use and about 30% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. The accelerator is a virtual technical, business, and mentorship accelerator. Building these systems requires energy.

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Addressing the intersection of climate change and health with new Halcyon fellowship: Apply now

AWS Public Sector Blog

“The world is increasingly seeing evidence of climate change impacting the health and well-being of vulnerable communities around the world,” said Danielle Morris, health equity lead for AWS Global Social Impact. AWS provides cloud computing credits, technical support, training, and mentorship.

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Meet Our Team!

Grant Writing Made Easy

We are thrilled to announce that our grant writing consultancy team has grown by three exceptional grant writers and a digital marketing and sales assistant! Dr. William Kurlinkus is our lead user experience designer and technical writer, as well as a professor of rhetoric, digital media, technical communication, and user-centered design.

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AWS and Halcyon announce climate resilience fellowship cohort

AWS Public Sector Blog

As global understanding of the widespread impacts of climate change continues to improve, one thing is clear: climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. In 2021, AWS launched the AWS Health Equity Initiative , a $40 million, three-year global commitment designed to support innovations in this space.

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Public Sector Innovation at Google Cloud Next'23

Google Public Sector

At Google Cloud Next , our global showcase for the latest technologies and customer success stories, public sector organizations shared their innovative work to support constituents. The state of Minnesota developed an online virtual assistant so citizens can interact with the Department of Motor Vehicles in their own languages.

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Collaborating for sustainability: How higher education and cloud providers foster change

AWS Public Sector Blog

On the journey of finding answers and solutions to address global sustainability challenges, universities are integral in delivering ground-breaking knowledge and scientific advancements. Innovation is essential in developing solutions that address global sustainability challenges. News & World Report.

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Announcing new Google Research Innovators, bringing more science to the cloud

Google Public Sector

Now in its second year, the Google Cloud Research Innovators Program promotes collaboration among a global cohort of scientists and provides them with professional opportunities and technical expertise to make the best use of the cloud in their research.