IdeaScale
The world's most powerful innovation management software.
Overview
IdeaScale is a cloud-based software platform that helps organizations collect, evaluate, and implement ideas from their employees, customers, or the public. While not exclusively for government, it is often used by public sector agencies for open innovation and citizen sourcing initiatives, which can be a key part of a virtual town hall strategy.
✨ Key Features
- Idea submission and collection campaigns
- Voting, commenting, and collaboration on ideas
- Customizable workflows for idea evaluation
- Gamification and rewards to encourage participation
- Analytics and reporting on innovation pipeline
- Moderation and community management tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- FedRAMP Ready status for government use
- Scalable platform for large-scale idea collection
- Comprehensive set of tools for managing the entire innovation lifecycle
Unique Value: Provides a structured and scalable way to tap into the collective intelligence of citizens or employees to solve problems and drive innovation.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Used by federal agencies like NASA and the Department of Veterans Affairs for open innovation.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that need a platform primarily for live video meetings and presentations.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more advanced features for managing and evaluating ideas than simple survey or forum tools.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Limited to 25 users and basic features.
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