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Solve problems

PUBLIC runs Challenge Programmes to help solve public problems using innovative digital technology.

What is a challenge programme?

We help solve public sector challenges through a challenge-based approach to identify public sector problems and scale solutions alongside innovative companies that leverage new technologies.

1. Identify challenges

Through design methodologies, we uncover critical public sector challenges, identify leading market trends, and map new technology innovations.

2. Build an ecosystem

Articulate, build and grow an ecosystem around an organisation's challenges and needs.

3. Run a competition

Run a global reaching competition to source and assess the most suitable solutions, based on technical feasibility and expected impact.

4. Scale solutions

Define a clear path for partnership and implementing real-world solutions.

Why challenge programmes?

Assess cutting edge technologies

Promote new working cultures

Test solutions in a safe environment

Unlock learnings

Scale the best solutions

Wide view of the market

Who we've worked with

TechForce19

National health technology and data body NHSX partnered with PUBLIC to find and trial technology to help UK health & care bodies during COVID-19.

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Prison Leavers Innovation Challenge

A challenge programme to develop and test novel solutions that can support prison leavers as they re-enter society, and contribute to breaking the cycle of reoffending.

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