The Civic Innovator Program (CIP) connects final-year university students with government institutions and industry mentors to build digital tools that enhance public services. Through iteration, process improvements, and open-source civic technology, CIP helps make governance more accessible, accountable, and effective.
The program runs for two final academic semesters, allowing sufficient time for in-depth development and collaboration on projects. A steering committee with representatives from government, academia, and industry provides oversight twice a year.
Identify pressing public service issues
Government departments provide problem statements based on public service challenges, offer domain expertise and occasional feedback. In return they gain low-cost, scalable solutions to improve efficiency and citizen engagement by implementing successful projects.
Students prototype and develop solutions
Universities facilitate student teams through academic supervision, access to labs, research resources, faculty guidance, and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration. These projects are integrated into their final-year coursework for academic rigor and faculty support.
Provide mentorship and technical feedback
Mentors from reputable companies guide students with technical advice by committing a few hours per month for virtual or in-person mentorship. They help students align solutions with industry standards ensuring the projects align with real-world needs and best practices.
Halal Food Authority
Developing systematic records of vehicles for allocation within department and to track expenditure on the maintenance of vehicles.
Agriculture Extension
Mobile application for pest surveillance, disease tracking and identification, as well as risk assessment, alerts, and integrated management.
No Department
Implementing advanced supply chain management systems using blockchain for optimal, transparent and secure supply chain processes.
Agriculture Department
Developing innovative sensor based ICT tools for gauging water losses through inlets and outlets, to optimize on-farm water requirements.
Wildlife Department
Developing a mobile application using augmented reality, geolocation services and gamification to guide visitors across zoo attractions and activities.
Water and Sanitation
Developing a digital sensor-based IoT solution to track and enhance the efficiency and accountability of waste collection operations.
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