White House Challenges to Entrepreneurs, Innovators and Citizen Solvers to tackle Nation's Tough Issues

In an attempt to solve the nation's challenges, the Obama administration recently launched challenge.gov. Challenge.gov — a prize platform that cultivates social problem solving — provides Americans with the opportunity to participate in federal government challenges. For their efforts, entrepreneurs, innovators and citizen solvers will be rewarded with prizes and recognition for solving tough problems. In the future, the site will promote and publish challenges from all the federal agencies. Challenges will cover many topics (e.g., energy, health, science) and can range from small straightforward opportunities (e.g., idea suggestions, creation of logos, videos) to large proofs-of-concept that combat difficult problems. The administration is hoping this approach will allow it to tap into new, untapped talentto accelerate innovation. Read the press release or visit challenge.gov