Nov. 4, 2024 — The U.S. Census Bureau’s Census Open Innovation Labs today announced the opening of the application window for Phase 2 of the StatVentures Address Geolocation Challenge. Phase 2 rules and requirements are available on challenge.gov. Interested applicants can submit applications from today through Dec. 13, 2024.

The StatVentures Address Geolocation Challenge invites organizations to propose new approaches to produce more complete, accurate, timely and granular data on the locations of residential addresses in the United States, especially in rural and remote locations.

StatVentures scouts technology through collaborations with innovators outside of government to ensure the Census Bureau continues to provide the highest quality data. 

All U.S.-based nongovernmental entities prepared to demonstrate viability are invited to submit concept notes. 

Applications accepted Nov. 4-Dec. 13, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Learn how to apply on challenge.gov.

Learn more about StatVentures and the new phase of the challenge at a previously recorded information session.

For additional resources, visit the StatVentures website.

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