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The R2 Network Launches R2 Connect – An Event and Engagement Platform
The R2 Network has launched a new event and engagement platform, R2 Connect, an online community for innovators and first responders to share, discover, and adopt best practices and new public safety technology. R2 Connect will offer members year-round access to virtual events along with networking and on-demand content. Membership is open to all first responders and supporting organizations, and there is no cost to join.
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The R2 Network Welcomes the FRST Community on the R2 Portal!
The R2 Network welcomes the FRST Community on the R2 Portal! In Partnership with the Indiana University Crisis Technologies Innovation Lab, Resultant, and NIST, the First Responder Smart Tracking (FRST) Community is a first-of-its-kind enablement platform on the R2 Portal. This new feature launched by the R2 Network, R2 Communities, directly connects innovators of first responder technology to end-users for enhanced collaboration. Congratulations to The FRST Community, the R2 Networks’ Inaugural Community.
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The R2 Network Releases Version 2.0 of the R2 Portal!
The R2 Portal 2.0 is now live with a series of new feature releases and key improvements. The upgraded platform includes community and funding resources to bridge critical first responder capability gaps through innovation and enhanced collaboration.
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Funding for Innovators Released on the R2 Portal
Funding for Innovators, The R2 Network’s first new feature release of 2022 is now available on the R2 Portal. This free resource is the fifth free resource created for users on the R2 Portal since its inception in 2021. While previous resources have focused heavily on technology solutions, this resource helps innovators source-critical funding sources to help develop, scale, and launch their solutions.
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The R2 Network: A Year in Review and a Look Ahead to Year 2
Launched in 2021, the R2 Network is a government-backed platform to help innovators of public safety technology connect directly with first responders and industry leaders. With a growing network of resources designed to fill critical gaps between entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and the public safety community, The R2 Network is wrapping up its first year with a nearly fully built live online platform, the R2 Portal.
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Announcing Innovation HQ – A Free Tool to Help Public Safety Agencies Find New Technology
The R2 Portal has primarily served entrepreneurs building life-saving technologies and first responders who provide life-saving service to the community. This month we’re very excited to welcome a brand new audience to the R2 Portal; federal government agencies and their supporting industries!
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Welcoming Federal Government & Supporting Industries to the R2 Portal
The R2 Portal has primarily served entrepreneurs building life-saving technologies and first responders who provide life-saving service to the community. This month we’re very excited to welcome a brand new audience to the R2 Portal; federal government agencies and their supporting industries!
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The R2 Network Releases Public Safety Event Finder – Powered by GovEvents
The Public Safety Event Finder is live! Browse upcoming events on topics including public safety, fire & rescue, first responders & more, powered by GovEvents.
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Your New Learning Hub for Public Safety Resources & Content is Live!
Members of our free-to-use R2 Portal can now check out R2 Learn, the industry’s newest resource for educational material on all things public safety and innovation.
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The R2 Network to Begin Launch of Nationwide Response and Resiliency Network
The R2 Network, with monthly launches of new features, empowers and connects first responders nationwide with technology and innovation opportunities.
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RapidSOS, Responder Corp, Orleans Parish Communication District, and Western Fire Chiefs Association Win $1 Million R2 Network Challenge
These partners will form a national, free-to-use, and self-sustaining platform that brings stakeholders together for a common goal: to support innovators and agencies in empowering first responders with the tools and technologies they need to stay safe and protect our communities.
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