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Innovation Race

Norfolk and Suffolk Innovation network

So, what does this mean? Networks based on LoRa are ideal for water and gas metering, asset tracking, homes and buildings, and for countless other applications where low power consumption, long-range and the ability to penetrate physical structures is a necessity. This unique deployment is set to have a very real impact on the way our community uses tech to manage their homes, their businesses and even how they interact with government services. When you think about it, the possibility for LoRaWAN innovation across our region is almost endless!

And this is where you come in! Can you think of a problem faced by our community that could be solved by LoRaWAN? Is your innovation unique? Is it repeatable? Is it scalable? If the answer to these questions is yes, then you may be on to a winner!

The Innovation Race details

The Innovation Race is a three-month long online tech challenge that will see our region’s best and brightest (that’s you!) come together to solve everyday issues using Smart technology.

From January to March, 8 teams will work together, under the guidance of a specially selected tech mentor, to explore the capabilities of LoRaWAN, as well as plan, design, develop and implement their own tech innovation.

You don’t have to be a tech expert to take part, the Innovation Race is for anyone who wants to make a difference. We’ve created a collaborative space for networking, sharing ideas, developing your professional skills and having fun! Plus the team with the winning idea could win up to £10,000! So whether you’re a designer, project leader, tech-hero, or marketing pro: we want to hear from you!

Are you up for the challenge?

Diverse group of people gathered around a laptop

Our aim is to facilitate the creation of tangible solutions, meaning that what you create with us could be the start of a fully-fledged business!

This isn’t just about Norfolk, Suffolk – this event is part of an EU funded project which means your idea could have global impact! The LoRaWAN deployment is already making our region more attractive to national and international tech investors, just imagine where your innovation could take you.