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MDIA transforms how municipalities pilot, procure, and scale emerging technology.

08/14/2026

MDIA was pleased to join local leaders and partners for the announcement. The plan reflects the role that cross-sector collaboration and practical innovation can play in addressing complex public challenges and strengthening Miami-Dade County’s long-term resilience. Miami-Dade County has unveiled its Zero Waste Master Plan, a long-term framework for transforming how materials are managed across the County.

Developed through collaboration among public agencies, municipalities, businesses, community members, and technical experts, the plan outlines 31 coordinated strategies focused on waste reduction, recycling, organics management, and the transition toward a more circular economy.

Learn more about the Zero Waste Master Plan through the link : https://www.miamidade.gov/global/release.page?Mduid_release=rel1785524734267603

08/13/2026

Innovation in the public sector creates opportunities for new ideas to generate meaningful impact beyond individual organizations and across entire communities.

This week, we highlight Gabriela Fiorentino, founder of Nest Earth and a sustainability strategist focused on creating healthier, more sustainable homes and communities. Gabriela reflects on the public sector’s ability to test bold ideas at scale while keeping equity, access, and accountability central. Her perspective underscores the importance of creating pathways for community-driven ideas to inform practical solutions that meet public needs.

Through collaboration among innovators, government, and community stakeholders, MDIA helps turn emerging ideas into solutions that can be tested, evaluated, and applied in real-world settings.

08/12/2026

Public innovation requires a structured path from identifying a need to evaluating a solution in practice.

Through its Public Innovation Challenge model, MDIA brings together government departments, institutional partners, and emerging companies to test technologies in real-world settings. This pilot-based approach helps public agencies assess performance, operational fit, and potential value before considering broader implementation.

By creating clearer pathways for collaboration, MDIA supports a more responsive, evidence-based approach to public-sector innovation.

Learn more about MDIA’s impact: mdia.miami/impact

08/06/2026

Meet Shravani Poman, MDIA’s Technical Pilot Associate.

Drawing on her product management experience, Shravani supports collaboration among startups and cross-sector stakeholders to help move innovative solutions from concept to real-world implementation. She was drawn to MDIA by the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, innovation, and public impact while contributing to solutions that strengthen government services.

Outside of work, Shravani enjoys creating videos that capture the places she visits and the experiences she shares. One of her favorite books is The Secret.

Please join us in welcoming Shravani to the MDIA team.

08/05/2026

MDIA has announced 12 finalists for Public Innovation Challenge No. 7, each advancing a technology-driven solution designed to strengthen emergency operations, improve decision-making, enhance situational awareness, or support community resilience.

Developed in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Department of Emergency Management, Big City Emergency Managers, and Florida International University’s Academy for International Disaster Preparedness, the challenge focuses on strengthening the systems and information available before, during, and after emergencies.

Explore the full finalist announcement and learn more about the challenge via the link in bio.

08/03/2026

MDIA's Public Innovation Challenge requires more than a promising solution. Selected companies enter a structured collaboration to generate reliable evidence, support informed public-sector decision-making, and assess the solution’s potential for broader implementation.

Review the complete program information at MDIA.Miami/faq

07/30/2026

Scrapp, a winner of MDIA’s 2025 **Waste Diversion Challenge**, is making it easier to better understand and manage waste through data-driven tools and insights.

Whether you’re looking to make more informed waste disposal decisions or support circular economy efforts, Scrapp provides accessible tools to help turn waste data into action.

If you’re in Miami-Dade, download the Scrapp app today from the App Store or Google Play and explore how small actions can contribute to a more sustainable community.

07/28/2026

MDIA continues to bring together innovators, public sector leaders, and community stakeholders committed to solving real-world challenges through collaboration.

This week, we highlight Kristyn Oldendorf, whose work in sustainable materials management reflects the importance of advancing practical solutions that benefit both communities and the environment.

Kristyn highlights MDIA's role in creating opportunities for innovators and helping public-sector organizations address a wide range of challenges. Through its Public Innovation Challenges, MDIA connects emerging technologies with local needs, supporting the development and testing of solutions that can create meaningful public impact.

Her perspective reinforces the value of collaboration between innovators and government agencies. By creating pathways for new ideas to be piloted and evaluated, MDIA helps accelerate innovation while supporting the public sector in addressing complex community challenges.

07/25/2026

Final hours to apply to MDIA Challenge No. 8.

Miami-Dade County seeks pilot-ready technologies to optimize water operations through solutions focused on resource recovery, digital modernization, planning and maintenance, and intelligent operational systems.

Through this Public Innovation Challenge, selected companies may receive up to $100,000 in funding and the opportunity to pilot their solutions in collaboration with public-sector partners.

MDIA’s challenge model bridges the gap between innovators and government agencies, enabling testing of technologies in real-world environments.

⏰ Applications close tonight, July 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

Apply via the link in bio.

07/22/2026

Advancing water operations requires collaboration among public agencies, innovators, researchers, and technical experts.

Through MDIA Challenge No. 8, startups and technology companies can help address real-world water and sewer challenges in Miami-Dade County.

Selected companies may receive up to $100,000 in funding and the opportunity to pilot solutions with public-sector partners.

MDIA seeks pilot-ready technologies that support resource recovery, strengthen operational capabilities, and advance more resilient infrastructure.

⏳ Applications close Wednesday, July 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

If your company has a solution that can support the future of water operations, now is the time to apply.

Apply through the link: https://www.mdia.miami/water

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