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 US Ignite 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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Knight Communities
US Ignite supports the Knight Communities by identifying federal funding opportunities for broadband and smart city projects,…
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Smart Bases and Installations
The US Ignite Smart Bases Program hosts a portfolio of smart base programs that help military installations implement technol…
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Challenge Competitions
The US Ignite Challenge Competitions program builds innovation ecosystems to support the development of meaningful smart comm…
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Project OVERCOME
Project OVERCOME At least 17 million United States residents lack the basic Internet access necessary for remote work, onlin…
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Fort Carson
Sensor-Driven AI For Safety and Efficiency The Fort Carson Traffic and Weather Prediction Platform will analyze traffic and …
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US Ignite Communities
The US Ignite Communities program provides technical assistance and capacity-building services for smart and connected commun…
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Smart Cities Data
The US Ignite Smart Cities Data program provides expert and unbiased support to communities looking to overcome challenges by…
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Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research
The Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) program selected, deployed, and now supports the operation of four large-…
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