Notes from the 4iP launch

October 24th, 2008

4iPSome notes from Todays 4ip launch at Hello Digital

What is 4ip?
investment fund for public sector digital media. support web, games, etc improve the lives of people

what are we looking for?

really big ideas, 20 big ideas, big partners, delivery stuff though digital media
support small risky ideas,

criteria

  • inspiring change, original, stir things up
  • scratch important itch, what’s the problem?
  • it isn’t about telly- collaboration and participation
  • thrive after 4ip

particular interest

  • helping people discover stuff that’s already out there
  • digital democracy, keep an eye on money and power
  • amplifying voices, wizdom of crowds, connect people
  • tools, tools to make trouble, (e.g. uk blog search)
  • networks
  • participation
  • people
  • open
  • less is more
  • conversation

4ip.org.uk

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