New York Smart Cities Innovation Partnership

Overview Under the Smart Cities Innovation Partnership, “Smart Cities” are defined as any local government that leverages technology solutions to promote public health, safety, and welfare, and improves quality-of-life for the residents of the municipality, especially traditionally underserved and under-resourced communities. Some examples of Smart Cities technologies include: smart sensors streamlining traffic flow to reduce vehicle idling and emissions, clean water leakage detection systems to preserve clean drinking water, LED indoor farming lights, and advanced air quality monitoring systems. A project is effectively “SMART” if it incorporates the following elements: Sustainable: Considers environmental impacts and furthers New York’s green goals Modern: Incorporates best-in-class technological solutions and approaches, making life easier, simpler, more convenient, and more affordable for residents Accountable: Leverages direct input from residents and communities throughout design and implementation, and abides by clear privacy and security standards Reliable: Delivers services predictably, meeting residents’ most basic and reasonable expectations Thriving: Contributes to local economic growth wherever it is deployed Smart Cities Innovation Partnership technology priorities include: Cybersecurity Supply Chain Solutions Real-Time Utility Monitoring Water Purification & Containment Removal Smart Mobility & Traffic Flow Systems Unmanned Aerial Systems & Drones Smart Agriculture & Clean Food Solutions Clean Energy & Environmental Solutions Health Technology Other related emerging technologies will also be considered for the program. NEXT SECTIONContinue Process & Timeline Process & Timeline The Smart Cities Innovation Partnership encourages collaboration between Municipal Testbeds, Anchor Institutions and Technology Companies to develop projects to resolve local government operations or quality of life challenges. This program takes place in three phases: Phase I. ESD will solicit Anchor Institutions to participate as project managers and technical experts for Smart Cities Innovation Partnership projects. ​Phase II. Local governments can apply to become a designated Municipal Testbed. Designated Municipal Testbeds in collaboration with Anchor Institutions will submit up to three smart cities projects to be funded under the program. ​Phase III. Technology Companies can apply to implement their smart cities solutions to Municipal Testbed smart cities projects. At the end of this competitive process, selected Technology Companies will be matched with Municipal Testbeds to implement their smart cities solutions. TIMELINE March 18, 2020 Anchor Institutions survey OPENS Municipal Testbed application OPENS (due June 8, 2020 at 5 PM ET) Interest Forms OPEN for Technology Company March 30, 2020 Anchor Institution Survey CLOSES Early April 2020 Cities Can Review Anchor Institution partner list HERE​ Municipal Testbed applicants should begin collaborating with Anchor Institutions June 8, 2020 Municipal Testbed application CLOSES June 2020 Selected Municipal Testbed applicants will be invited to present application to review board Early July 2020 Municipal Testbed sites ANNOUNCED Testbed project opportunities PUBLISHED Mid-July 2020 Technology Company application OPEN August 31, 2020 Technology Company application CLOSES September - October 2020 Technology Company proposals chosen for piloting at Municipal Testbeds November - December 2020 Companies and Municipal Testbeds formalize project timelines Smart Cities Innovation Partnership projects ANNOUNCED Projects commence June 30, 2021 Smart Cities Innovation Partnership PROGRESS REPORT DUE December 5, 2021 Smart Cities Innovation Partnership FINAL REPORT DUE NEXT SECTIONContinue Funding