What were we looking for?
We were looking for Jersey innovators, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers with bright ideas that could change Jersey for the better.
The first Open Programme offered small grants to innovative proposals that introduced technology or services addressing the Island Priorities. Successful applicants were awarded up to £75,000 to contribute towards their work over a period of up to a year.
The deadline for submitting proposals to Open Programme One was midnight on 31st August 2023, with the Six successful recipients working on their projects until December 2024.
Open Programme One: Priorities
Open Programme One was designed to be open for innovators to tackle some of Jersey’s biggest challenges. Below shows the types of questions which could be answered in an Open Programme One application and where they tie to the Island Priorities. Select the drop down below to view the Ministerial Priorities that align with the Island Priorities.
How can we increase economic vibrancy through the development of existing economic sectors, products and services?
How can we improve and utilise Digital Twin technology to support our economy?
How can we increase economic vibrancy through the development of new economic sectors, products and services?
How can we improve and utilise Digital Twin technology to support our economy?
How can we support energy innovation?
How can we help people live independently in their own homes for longer?
How can we build a more connected community, including shared mobility, linking people to each other and the multitude of assets available; improve digital literacy and accessibility?
How can we develop sustainable, secure and regenerative food production and distribution; Making it easier for Islanders of all ages to access and afford healthy, nutritious food?
How can we monitor and identify hazards to health and provide interventions at the earliest opportunity?
How can we support and increase active travel across the island?
How can we enable construction sector innovation to deliver more quality homes for Islanders?
How can we support energy innovation?
How can we build a more connected community, including shared mobility, linking people to each other and the multitude of assets available; improve digital literacy and accessibility?
How can we support and increase active travel across the island?
How can we enable construction sector innovation to deliver more quality homes for Islanders?
How can we understand the housing market better?
How can we optimise utilisation of the Island’s built infrastructure?
How can we develop sustainable, secure and regenerative food production and distribution; Making it easier for Islanders of all ages to access and afford healthy, nutritious food?
How can we enable construction sector innovation to deliver more quality homes for Islanders?
How can we develop sustainable, secure and regenerative food production and distribution; Making it easier for Islanders of all ages to access and afford healthy, nutritious food?
How can we support and increase active travel across the island?
How can we enable construction sector innovation to deliver more quality homes for Islanders?
How can we understand the housing market better?
How can we optimise utilisation of the Island’s built infrastructure?
How can we support energy innovation?
How can we help Islanders understand and reduce their own carbon footprint?
How can we improve educational outcomes?
How can we build a more connected community, including shared mobility, linking people to each other and the multitude of assets available; improve digital literacy and accessibility?
