The Riverine Community Resilience Challenge II is your opportunity to turn innovation into impact. We’re offering catalytic funding and real-world test beds to help startups and nonprofits validate and scale their solutions for flood resilience. Whether you're developing cutting-edge technology or pioneering new strategies, this is your chance to bring your prototype to life. Apply today and put your solution into action: https://brnw.ch/21wRErq
RISE Resilience Innovations
项目开发管理
Norfolk，Virginia 1,360 位关注者
Scaling innovations that help coastal communities adapt to changing climate.
关于我们
RISE is a 501(c)(3) organization that enables businesses to develop, demonstrate and scale innovations that help coastal communities adapt to changing climate. Our mission is to catalyze innovation and growth around creative solutions in the areas of sea-level rise, recurrent flooding, and economic resilience. RISE engages and connects thought leaders, conducts challenges, and invests in the most promising solutions. RISE ACHIEVES THIS BY: - Surfacing resilience challenges faced by organizations operating in coastal environments - Brokering access to the Hampton Roads region’s living laboratory to innovators with products or processes to test - Accelerating the growth of businesses offering innovative solutions to coastal resilience challenges Providing access to funding and other support to help companies develop resilience technologies
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https://riseresilience.org/
RISE Resilience Innovations的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 项目开发管理
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Norfolk，Virginia
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 领域
- Data Analytics、Protection of Buildings、Re-Establishing Critical Utilities、Urban Mobility、Climate Change和RISE Resilience
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501 Boush St
US，Virginia，Norfolk，23510
RISE Resilience Innovations员工
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Resilience vocabulary lesson and trivia time! Borehole Extensometer: an instrument that measures certain kinds of land motion. Extensometers extend hundreds to thousands of feet below the ground and measure changes in the thickness of the geologic layers they pass through. Coastal Virginia is experiencing the highest rates of relative sea level rise of anywhere on the East Coast. To help track and understand this challenge, scientists have installed a state-of-the-art extensometer in West Point, Virginia along the York River. The project is a collaboration between: Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Chesapeake Bay Studies. Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wRvpI
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Big news! We're launching a new Challenge building on the momentum of its predecessor and expanding our reach to protect even more flood-prone communities across western Virginia. We're looking for innovative solutions that tackle critical areas including: - Flood Event Early Warning - Landscape and Building Adaptation - Community Insurance Program - Riverine Community Resilience Product Integration - Business Recovery After a Riverine Flooding Event Stay tuned for more details!
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RISE Resilience Innovations转发了
With one of our own, Cera Schrems on our team, we have been working with her to start conversations on ways #InnSure could help #WesternNorthCarolina in their rebuilding efforts after being devastated by Hurricane Helene. We are looking forward to our upcoming participation in the Neighborhood Economics Conference on April 1st and 2nd, where we’ll be convening a panel discussion titled “Insuring Your Neighbor: Narrows, VA on the Journey to Insurability.” ?? Like Swannanoa, the town of Narrows, VA, faced severe #flooding when #Helene hit the region, causing one of their three rivers to rise to levels not seen since the 1940s. Despite their resilience, they remain highly susceptible to riverine flooding. Narrows is working with InnSure to understand their Total Cost of Risk and explore creative ways to fund a major resilience project focused on their Water Treatment Facility, which was severely compromised and remains at risk today. On our panel, we will explore:? ?? How RISE Resilience Innovations—an entrepreneurial incubator helping resilience solutions develop and grow—has helped fund over 40+ startups, including InnSure, which is working directly with Narrows.? ?? InnSure will share how their program is helping Narrows and communities nationwide rethink insurance and regain control of their insurability future. ?? This conversation will provide valuable insights into how innovative insurance solutions are empowering communities to build resilience against climate risks and safeguard critical infrastructure. If you’re located near Western North Carolina, we hope you’ll join us for this insightful discussion and learn how Narrows and other communities are paving the way toward a more resilient future! ?? https://lnkd.in/e8FDJePi Charlie Sidoti Stephen Brandt Paul Robinson Terry Nicholson #NeighborhoodEconomics #ClimateResilience #InsuranceInnovation #CommunityResilience #RISEResilience #WaterTreatment #FloodResilience #TotalCostOfRisk #NeighborhoodEconomicsConference #Insurability #Innovation
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RISE Solution Builder GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is at the forefront of natural hazard risk management, offering expert services in geotechnical, environmental, water, and construction management. Recently, they successfully installed advanced water quality monitoring units as part of a project to install grout-filled mattresses for scour protection. These cutting-edge units provide real-time data on key water quality parameters, including turbidity, pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature and conductivity. By monitoring these critical factors, the team ensures that the installation process has zero negative impact on surrounding water quality, supporting a sustainable and responsible approach to environmental protection. We're proud to support innovative entrepreneurs making a difference in both technology and the environment for coastal and inland communities. Learn more about our solution builders here: https://brnw.ch/21wRnHp
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RISE Challenge Winner, Mērak Labs is currently piloting their solution in Buchanan County, VA, where a rain storm caused major flooding a few weeks ago. The graphics below show projected flooding versus actual flooding in specific areas of the county. Resilience planning is not just a concept and these technologies are protecting people and property, allowing those affected to be ready and take action before a flooding event occurs. #VAFloodAwarenessWeek
Managing Partner @ Mērak Labs | Managing Director @ Manzana | Urban Planning & Climate Tech Innovator
Buchanan County’s Resilience Planning in Action! These images tell the story: -?On the left: Our flood risk models identified the areas most vulnerable to flooding. - On the right: What happened when floodwaters overtook homes and roads just weeks later. This past week, we were in Buchanan County, VA, seeing firsthand what happens when data meets reality. The good news? They are already taking steps to reduce risk. We’re working with local leaders to: --> Prioritize the most at-risk areas based on real-world flood modeling. --> Find targeted solutions that work within existing resources—because waiting for the “perfect” funding isn’t an option. --> Turn risk data into action so that communities are prepared, not just reacting to disasters. Resilience planning works. Buchanan County VA is proof of that. While we can’t stop every flood, we can identify vulnerabilities, reduce risk, and protect communities before the next disaster hits. How is your community tackling resilience planning? #Resilience #FloodRisk #DisasterPlanning #ClimateAdaptation #CommunityResilience #Infrastructure #LocalGovernment Scott Jeffers, PE, PhD Douglas Wurst Kinga Stryszowska-Hill, Ph.D. Mērak Labs Felt RISE Resilience Innovations Image source (flooding in Hurley, VA): https://lnkd.in/e6shSdQ6 Image source (post-flood): Erin Rothman
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#DidYouKnow: Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster, yet only 3% of Virginians are covered by #FloodInsurance. This #VirginiaFloodAwarenessWeek, we’re raising awareness about the risks of flooding and the importance of being prepared. Don’t wait until it’s too late — take steps to protect your home and family today. Learn more from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation: https://brnw.ch/21wRhMy
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We share our support with RISE Challenge winner FloodMapp today as Brisbane, Australia — home to their headquarters — faces historic flooding in the wake of Cyclone Alfred. Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this devastating event. The critical work FloodMapp is doing, both in Brisbane and around the world, including right here in Hampton Roads and Southwest Virginia, helps keep communities informed and safe during flooding events. #FloodResilience #RISEChallenge #Floodmapp #Brisbane #VAFloodAwarenessWeek #TCAlfred
??? With Brisbane experiencing its wettest day in 51 years, our thoughts are with all those affected. The record rainfall has highlighted the critical need for readiness and resilience against extreme weather events like #Alfred. https://lnkd.in/gfBkSu9x In these moments, timely and accurate flood information becomes invaluable. At FloodMapp, we're committed to supporting communities by providing crucial data to enhance safety and preparedness during unpredictable conditions. ?? https://lnkd.in/gK3xkr5G #FloodSafety #Brisbane #QLD
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RISE helps to build a more resilient Virginia, and not just along the coastlines ?? We are proud to identify and fund flood resilience pilot programs that empower inland riverine communities in western Virginia's Blue Ridge to better prepare for and recover from flooding events. Our recent Riverine Community Resilience Challenge committed $1.2 million to fund multiple pilot projects in Giles, Buchanan and Botetourt counties. These projects are focused on real-time flood forecasting, improved emergency response systems, and financial protections for vulnerable communities. Together, we can drive meaningful change and push for innovative solutions that protect communities. Learn more about the Challenge and how we're making a difference: https://brnw.ch/21wRcuy
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Properties in the same flood zone can face very different risks based on structural elevation. What if you could see how floodwaters would impact YOUR home? RISE winner True Flood Risk developed an AI-powered tool that visualizes flood depths based on a property’s First Floor Height (FFH). This innovation helps communities make smarter, real-time decisions on flood risk and resilience. At RISE, we support visionary entrepreneurs in building a more resilient future for coastal and inland communities. Learn more about True Flood Risk: https://lnkd.in/eDnGDBpk
Bringing Flood Risk to Life with Augmented Reality You may have heard that FEMA estimates just one inch of water in a home can cause more than $25,000 in damages. But what if you could actually see how floodwaters would impact your property—not just through a general flood map, but with an interactive, location-specific visualization? That’s exactly what our Augmented Reality Flood Visualization feature does on the True Flood Risk platform. Most flood risk assessments rely on general flood maps and ground elevation data, but without property-specific First Floor Height (FFH), the true risk remains unclear. Two properties in the same flood zone can have drastically different risk profiles depending on their structural elevation. Using our proprietary AI-driven FFH estimator, we precisely overlay floodwater depths onto individual properties, illustrating the real impact of rising water—whether a few inches or several feet. More importantly, when communities invest in mitigation or adaptation projects that lower the expected Base Flood Elevation (BFE), our tool visually demonstrates the reduced risk in real time. Originally launched as part of our 2021 RISE Resilience Innovations Challenge solution in Norfolk, VA, this feature is the first of its kind to scale across properties and communities worldwide. By providing a clear, property-specific visualization of flood risk, we help property owners, insurers, and local governments make informed decisions about protection and resilience. Curious how this could support your community or business? Let’s connect! #FloodRisk #AugmentedReality #ClimateResilience #TrueFloodRisk #Mitigation #PropTech #Flood