When selecting the 2011 Smarter Cities Challenge grant recipients, several key criteria were considered.
The cities had to be prepared to match IBM's investment with their own commitment of time and resources. Proposals articulating pressing urban concerns that could be addressed by implementing *smarter* technologies and processes rose to the top of the list. Access to publicly available data that could leverage the capabilities of City Forward was an important consideration. And cities that demonstrated a solid track record of innovative problem solving were also viewed favorably.
Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
Helsinki, Finland
Oceania
Townsville, Australia
