Civic Dollars
Civic Dollars is a community currency platform that rewards users with digital dollars for time spent in geo-fenced outdoor spaces such as parks and beaches, incentivizing active and healthy lifestyles. Founded in Northern Ireland and now operating in Myrtle Beach as part of the city's Smart Cities Living Lab program, the platform allows users to redeem rewards at local businesses or donate credits to community groups and charities.
Company Details
- Funding
- Grant Funding
- Team Size
- 2-5 employees
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Founder
Stephen McPeake
Stephen McPeake is a technology entrepreneur based in Northern Ireland with over 25 years in the tech industry, spending the last decade focused on Smart Cities solutions and citizen engagement technology, including the ReportAll app prior to Civic Dollars. He founded Civic Dollars in 2019 after winning a Health Collaborative Challenge funded by Belfast City Council, driven by a passion for harnessing technology to improve community health and well-being. His journey from Belfast and Donegal pilot programs to partnerships in Dublin, Copenhagen, and now Myrtle Beach reflects a deliberate expansion into the U.S. market via public-sector innovation programs.