{"id":289,"date":"2016-08-11T07:00:22","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T11:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/gigabit\/?p=289"},"modified":"2016-08-11T15:19:54","modified_gmt":"2016-08-11T19:19:54","slug":"bring-out-your-best-iot-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/gigabit\/bring-out-your-best-iot-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring Out Your Best IoT Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re hosting an IoT sprint weekend this September. Here\u2019s what to expect \u2014 and why you should participate<\/em><\/p>\n

We’re living in a world where physical objects are quickly becoming conduits for something more genius than their original functions, and there is great opportunity for innovation in this Internet of Things (IoT) space<\/a>. Innovations like your coffee maker starting up when your alarm goes off or your umbrella lighting up when it\u2019s going to rain that day are changing the way we all live, work, learn, and play.<\/p>\n

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Photo from a Mozilla IoT week in Scotland<\/p><\/div>\n

These opportunities for innovation are even greater in gigabit cities like Chattanooga where our super-fast network allow for dozens (or hundreds!) of connected devices to operate simultaneously and to deliver real time big data. Our gigabit work at Mozilla is based on the belief that open, innovative technology can make learning more immediate, equitable, and immersive through next-generation technology.<\/p>\n

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Photo from an Mozilla IoT event in Berlin, Germany<\/p><\/div>\n

With that in mind, Mozilla\u2019s Hive Chattanooga<\/a>, in collaboration with The Company Lab<\/a>, is hosting 48Hour Launch: Internet of Things (IoT) Edition<\/a>, on September 9-11. 48Hour Launch is a weekend-long competition that challenges teams of entrepreneurs and specialists to spend 48 hours transforming a startup concept into a viable business model, prototype, policy proposal, or piece of curriculum. The experience culminates with a Demo Night, where participants debut their work for a chance to win cash prizes, free business services, and a free trip to MozFest<\/a> in London.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re looking for ideas that harness the power of high-speed internet to develop applications involving connected devices. Eight selected teams will work on their innovative IoT concepts and receive support from expert mentors in development, design, curriculum development, communications, policy, and other key fields. We are excited to see applications from all types of professional backgrounds, including educators, entrepreneurs, designers, open source advocates as well as people who are just beginning to dig into the gigabit and IoT worlds.<\/p>\n

An interested team could be:<\/p>\n