{"id":26,"date":"2026-06-25T13:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/ideas\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T19:50:11","slug":"call-for-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ideas\/call-for-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ideas\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim 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href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ideas\/projects\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Projects<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ideas\/call-for-projects\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Call for Projects<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ideas\/ideas-policy\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">IDEAS Policy<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ideas\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Partner With Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Institute of Data Engineering, Analytics and Science at the University of Michigan\u2013Flint is excited to invite proposals for collaborative projects with industry and community partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This call aims to bring together academic expertise and real-world challenges, creating meaningful opportunities for students and faculty to apply their knowledge while generating valuable impact for our partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-75fabbb4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-2\">Introduction &amp; Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d34cb082 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-gradient-gradient-background has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-3\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Applied Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">Real-world projects that advance knowledge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-gradient-gradient-background has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-5\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\">Cutting-edge solutions to complex challenges<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-gradient-gradient-background has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Experiential Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">Students gain hands-on experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\">We foster applied research, innovation and experiential learning opportunities for students and faculty, while delivering practical, data-driven solutions to our partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-color has-border-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-10 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f46ef02b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Scope &amp; Focus Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite proposals that leverage data science, analytics and software engineering to address real-world challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-brand-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Predictive Modeling &amp; Machine Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build intelligent systems that learn from data<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-brand-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Data Visualization &amp; Decision Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transform complex data into actionable insights<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-brand-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Business Intelligence &amp; Optimization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Streamline processes and drive efficiency<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-brand-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Healthcare Analytics &amp; Bioinformatics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advance medical research and patient care<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-brand-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Social, Economic &amp; Policy Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address community challenges with data<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-brand-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Cloud Computing &amp; AI Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leverage big data infrastructure and AI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9965243c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-11\">Who can participate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d34cb082 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-gradient-gradient-background has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8fe64c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-12\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-13\">Industry &amp; Community Partners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\">Seeking collaboration on data-related problems<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-gradient-gradient-background has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8fe64c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-15\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-16\">UM-Flint Faculty<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17 wp-block-paragraph\">Wishing to integrate projects into teaching or research<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-gradient-gradient-background has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8fe64c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-18\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-19\">Student Teams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20 wp-block-paragraph\">Undergraduate or graduate students interested in applied problem-solving<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b1cefc95 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Why partner with us?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Expert Guidance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faculty supervision and academic rigor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">University Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access to computational infrastructure and tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Data-Driven Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence-based insights and recommendations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Talented Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Motivated teams eager to solve real problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Fresh Perspectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Innovative approaches to complex challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Community Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contribute to student learning and regional development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-75fabbb4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-21\">Project Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-86145656 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-gradient-gradient-background has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-22\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Duration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23 wp-block-paragraph\">8 &#8211; 12 weeks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-gradient-gradient-background has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-24\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Student Commitment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25 wp-block-paragraph\">~10 hours per week per student<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-gradient-gradient-background has-background wp-container-content-58ecd3d7 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-26\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Deliverables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27 wp-block-paragraph\">Clearly defined outputs (prototype, report, dashboard, model)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-gradient-gradient-background has-background wp-container-content-58ecd3d7 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7681494c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-28\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Partner Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29 wp-block-paragraph\">Access to relevant data and mentorship<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-alternate-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-263fc599 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Submission Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested partners are invited to submit a Project Proposal including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project title and description<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem statement and objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected deliverables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timeline and milestones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required skills or tools (if any)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send your proposal to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:flint.ideas@umich.edu\">flint.ideas@umich.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-primary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c3d6fce3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">Ready to start a project?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-36078703 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