Miami-Dade fast-tracks waste tech with $300K innovation challenge

22 March 2025

by Jonathan Andrews

The Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA) has unveiled a US$300,000 initiative to drive smarter waste diversion through technology, positioning the county as a leader in innovative waste management.

The Public Innovation Challenge seeks early-to-growth-stage start-ups with scalable solutions to reduce landfill reliance and educate residents on recycling.

“Reducing landfill waste and improving waste diversion is crucial to ensuring the health of Miami residents and our fragile ecosystems,” Leigh-Ann Buchanan, President and CEO of MDIA, told Cities Today. “This challenge not only provides an opportunity for start-ups with cutting-edge solutions to make a real impact but also demonstrate...

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