AcceliGOV
Transforming Society With Innovative Solutions
A global program to provide communities with breakthrough technologies to enhance sustainability and resiliency for all.
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Leading Cities is a non-profit foundation committed to tackling society's greatest challenges through urban innovation by enhancing the sustainability and resilience of our communities.
AcceliGOV, in collaboration with QBE, provides funding for vetted solutions sourced through AcceliCITY, one of the world's top GovTech accelerators. We offer prepaid projects to generate direct impact for communities worldwide.
Discover our 2024 Pilots
FLASH Technologies
FLASH, a state-of-the-art technology developed by expert research meteorologists and AI engineers, leverages a patented algorithm for precise lightning prediction.
Utilizing advanced AI and Deep Learning, it forecasts the start and end of lightning events with remarkable accuracy, providing predictions up to an hour in advance with detailed insights and more general forecasts up to six hours ahead. Updated every two minutes, FLASH surpasses traditional methods in both speed and precision. This innovation fills a crucial gap in current meteorological approaches, which typically detect lightning only post-occurrence.
FLASH's proactive forecasting model is pivotal for enhancing public safety and mitigating economic impacts in sectors like aviation, where lightning can cause significant operational disruptions. As part of an AI-driven suite of weather prediction tools, FLASH is transforming the landscape of meteorological forecasting, offering unprecedented accuracy and timeliness that empowers industries and individuals to make informed, safety-oriented decisions in weather-sensitive situations.
Municipalities and industries around the world are now invited to compete for no-cost installations of their own FLASH pilot. The pilot project will be tailored to the specific needs of the recipient.
Why FLASH?
Public Safety
FLASH's accurate lightning prediction helps cities improve public safety measures during thunderstorms. By predicting lightning in advance, municipalities can timely alert citizens and take necessary precautions, reducing the risk of lightning-related accidents and injuries.
Service Continuity
For services like public transportation and utilities, FLASH's predictive capabilities ensure minimal disruptions. By anticipating lightning events, cities can proactively manage and protect essential infrastructure, maintaining uninterrupted service during adverse weather conditions.
Cost Savings
Implementing FLASH can lead to significant cost savings in disaster management. Early and accurate lightning predictions allow cities to allocate resources more efficiently, reducing the financial burden of emergency response and recovery efforts related to sudden weather changes.
Which Solution Are You Seeking?
The AcceliGOV program encourages cities, municipalities, and private organizations alike to apply for a no-cost implementation of innovative, sustainable solutions that enhance urban resilience and address specific local challenges. This year, Leading Cities is proud to have six separate pilot offerings, each with a unique application form. Click the boxes to learn more about each offering and to apply.