Impact Jersey seeks best tech solutions to some of Jersey’s biggest challenges

Impact Jersey will deliver funding through two routes:

1. Open grant programmes that will offer multiple grants to people and businesses seeking to implement or grow technological solutions to various island challenges.
2. Challenge programmes that identify a specific major issue that affects Jersey and offer larger grants to innovative companies able to provide a solution.

Alex Curtis, Assistant Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture said:

“We’re excited to announce the launch of Impact Jersey, a scheme that aims to enable islanders and experts to help find answers and solutions to some of Jersey’s biggest challenges. Impact Jersey aims to focus on Government’s strategic priorities, such as helping to improve the health and wellbeing of Jersey’s population, improve sustainable transport options for islanders, and improving the productivity, resiliency, and vibrancy of our economy to name a few.

I have set a high expectation that Impact Jersey will deliver on value for Islander’s money, transparency, and fairness. Beyond the specific deliverables from each programme, I hope that Impact Jersey can help develop the culture of digital enablement and delivery within businesses and enhance entrepreneurial and community spirit.”

Tony Moretta, CEO, Digital Jersey said:

“We want to support and reward big thinkers and problem solvers to drive positive change for the island and its people. We are seeking solutions from as broad a base as possible. This could include (but is not limited to) entrepreneurs, researchers and inventors, students, corporate innovators and social entrepreneurs.

The first Open Programme, launching in the summer, is seeking innovative proposals to introduce technology or services that address one or more of Jersey’s strategic priorities. We are specifically calling on Jersey’s local problem solvers, innovators and entrepreneurs who understand the island’s unique challenges and are best placed to generate solutions.”

Jersey-based companies and individuals can be awarded up to £75,000 to contribute towards their work over a period of up to a year. Just like the UK and other schemes around the world, we encourage courageous thinking provided they demonstrate substantial benefits for the people of Jersey.