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PAWR Wireless Testbeds Earn New Spectrum Access Rights with FCC Innovation Zone Awards

Date
08/31/2026
Program
Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created a new spectrum Innovation Zone to promote rural connectivity and precision agriculture research at the site of the ARA wireless testbed in Central Iowa. The FCC also expanded Innovation Zone designations for wireless research on the POWDER platform in Utah, the AERPAW platform in North Carolina, and two Northeastern University sites as part of the Open6G project in the Boston area of Massachusetts.

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US Ignite Launches SURGE, a National Science Foundation-Supported Initiative to Empower Regional Innovation Coalitions Nationwide

Date
06/03/2026
Program
SURGE, US Ignite Communities
Washington DC - June 3, 2026 - US Ignite officially launched the Supporting U.S. Regional Growth & Entrepreneurship (SURGE) Program, a $3.9M initiative supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This program will equip regional coalitions with the structure, guidance, and connections needed to advance regional innovation and economic growth.
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US Ignite, DDOT, and Southwest BID Announce DC's Autonomous Vehicle Observation (AVO) Zone Challenge

Date
05/13/2026
Program
Challenge Competitions, US Ignite News

US Ignite, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), and Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) are thrilled to announce plans to launch an Autonomous Vehicle Observation (AVO) Zone Challenge in June 2026

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U.S. National Science Foundation Awards US Ignite $3.9M to Establish SURGE: Supporting U.S. Regional Growth & Entrepreneurship

Date
12/17/2025
Program
SURGE, US Ignite Communities

US Ignite announced a $3.9 million investment from the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) to establish Supporting U.S. Regional Growth & Entrepreneurship (SURGE). This new national initiative is designed to help regional coalitions amplify ongoing innovation efforts for sustainable economic growth through actionable tools, trusted expert guidance, and a powerful national peer network.

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Request for Quotation (RFQ) #00A4 Military Installation Building Occupancy Data

Date
07/07/2025
Program
Smart Bases and Installations
US Ignite, Inc. (“US Ignite”) is seeking quotations from vendors to provide occupancy data on commercial and military facilities in the United States sourced from mobile location data aggregators. This data is crucial for the Space Utilization using Mobile Occupancy (SUMO) project, where the objective is to use this data to help installations see which facilities are being under- or over-util…
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Signify BrightSites and US Ignite Launch Pilot Opportunity for Communities to Transform Existing Lighting Infrastructure into a WiFi Network

Date
04/15/2025

US Ignite, in partnership with Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), is excited to announce the launch of a pilot opportunity for communities across the United States to deploy and evaluate the transformative BrightSites technology.

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Request for Proposal (RFP) Occupancy Sensing Systems Deployment for Army Installation Fort Benning, GA RFP #003A

Date
03/24/2025
Program
Smart Bases and Installations, US Ignite News
US Ignite, Inc. (“US Ignite”) is seeking IoT (Internet of Things) based solutions from technology partners that provide, deploy, and maintain Occupancy Sensing Systems for the Space Utilization using Mobile Occupancy (SUMO) project. The solution must be capable of detecting the number of occupants in both commercial and military facilities in the United States by placing IoT sensors in/around …
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New White Paper Details Path for Small and Mid-Sized Community Economic Growth

Date
02/27/2025
Program
US Ignite Communities, US Ignite News

US Ignite today announced the publication of “Regional Innovation Hubs Must be Scaled to Drive Economic Innovation.” This new white paper examines the role of regional innovation hubs in driving economic growth, demonstrating the need for increased federal funding, in tandem with strong programmatic and technical support for these programs.

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Request for Proposal (RFP) Heat Risk Management Sensor Deployment for Army Installation Fort Moore, GA

Date
11/05/2024
Program
Smart Bases and Installations

US Ignite, Inc. (US Ignite) is seeking IoT solutions from technology partners that provide, deploy, and maintain Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) sensors for the Heat Risk Management (HRM) project as part of the Smart Installation and Community Dashboard (SICD) Program in support of the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Moore (FMGA).

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