Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize

The Prize seeks exceptional solutions that strengthen disaster resilience in the United States. The Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize has a particular interest in solutions that:

1. Enhance early warning systems and disaster preparedness
2. Improve emergency response and resource coordination
3. Strengthen infrastructure and protect vulnerable communities
4. Support long-term recovery and community resilience after weather-related disasters

Solutions must be enabled by technology. This Prize is especially interested in cutting edge technologies that enable connectivity, including systems driven by Artificial Intelligence, including Machine Learning, or The Internet of Things, Smart Infrastructure, 5G communication networks, and hardware solutions such as drones and robotics.

The Prize considers solutions at various stages of development – specifically, solutions that range from pilot to scale phase.

Solution stages that will be considered include:

• Pilot: The solution has been launched in at least one community, but is still iterating on design or business model. If for-profit, is generally working to gain traction and may have completed a fundraising round with investment capital. (Often 10+ users/direct beneficiaries)
• Growth: An established solution available in one or more communities with a consistent design and approach, ready for further growth in multiple communities or countries. If for-profit, has generally completed at least one formal investment round (Seed stage or later). If nonprofit, has an established set of donors and/or revenue streams.
• Scale: A standard solution operating in many communities or multiple countries and is prepared to scale significantly by improving efficiency. If for-profit, has likely raised at least a Series A investment round.

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