Why US Ignite
We help...
mobilize resources for smart city innovation within a tightly-knit network of connected and data-driven communities.
We act...
as a conduit between communities and across the public and private sectors for information and best-practice sharing.
We are...
an independent guide to connecting and collaborating with federal agencies, non-profit foundations, academic researchers, and industry partners.
Browse our network of communities
Communities are facing new challenges in economic development, education, energy management, transportation, and more. At the same time, vast new communications networks are spreading, creating new “smart city” opportunities to combine resources and apply data-driven insights to problems that many communities share.
US Ignite serves as an independent guide in this increasingly connected world. Learn more below about how our programs drive innovation within and across governments, the academic sector, and private industry. And explore our network of Smart Gigabit Communities.
"We are thrilled to have been able to partner with US Ignite to not only offer an innovation award, but also the opportunity to work with so many diverse, talented entrepreneurs on a common goal for the betterment of the District.” Lindsey Parker, Acting Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Washington, DC
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Our programs
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Smart Gigabit Communities
The US Ignite Smart Gigabit Communities (SGC) project is a network of more than three dozen communities addressing modern-day…
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Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research
Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) is creating city-scale wireless testbeds in a public-private partnership desi…
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OVERCOME
Project OVERCOME At least 17 million U.S. residents lack the basic Internet access necessary for remote work, online learnin…
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Miramar 5G Testbed
US Ignite is leading a technology pilot program built for the 5G Living Lab at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS) in San…
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Smart Bases and Installations
US Ignite hosts a portfolio of smart base programs that help military installations implement technology projects using smart…
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Challenge Competitions
Challenge competitions are a unique way to encourage and support innovative problem solving across the public and private sec…
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Smart Cities Data
Nationwide, city leaders continue to struggle to make decisions on policies needed to overcome the challenges caused by the C…
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Fort Carson Transportation Testbed
The Fort Carson Smart Transportation Testbed is a $4 million program designed to test the viability of autonomous vehicles an…
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US Ignite Forum
Each Forum event… Tackles a different smart city challenge and opens the floor for participants to ask questions, brains…
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Smart Cities Connect Virtual
Thank You for Attending Smart Cities Connect Virtual Conference & Expo Thanks for joining us at the Smart C…
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