Harness the Power of Light Fixtures for a Smarter Future
The Brightening Connected Communities with Innovation Pilot Project presents an opportunity for municipalities to expand wireless connectivity by utilizing existing lighting infrastructure. Powered by US Ignite and Signify, the project will select and support communities for a pilot that offers a unique chance to address local challenges in digital equity, public-urban safety, smart mobility, and environmental monitoring.
Pilot Project Overview
Imagine transforming your community’s lighting grid into a high-bandwidth communication network, extending coverage, and enhancing connectivity across neighborhoods and business parks.
The Brightening Connected Communities with Innovation Pilot Project will identify and test a mix of community partners. Selected projects will demonstrate novel use cases of Signify’s BrightSites technology to increase connectivity and help solve public safety, public connectivity, and transportation challenges.
US Ignite and Signify will identify up to four (4) communities to deploy a six-month project using Signify’s BrightSites technology. During the pilot project, the four selected communities will receive BrightSites Luminaire equipment (at no charge). In addition, the pilot sites will receive technical assistance, project evaluation, and monitoring support from US Ignite and Signify.
Additional details are provided in the official Request for Interest Document. Click to download it below.
Webinar
We hosted an informational webinar session on July 30. Watch the recording below to hear directly from the project sponsors and managers about this unique opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
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From Interest to Implementation: The Pilot Process
Step 1
Municipalities or non-profit and other eligible entities submit a Letter of Interest identifying two more more use cases (See sec 3.1 in the RFI document). Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest by 8/15/2024 to be considered for review.
Step 2
US Ignite will host follow-up meetings to discuss proposed pilot projects from 8/16/2024-8/30/2024.
Step 3
Selected communities will be invited to submit a more detailed proposal outlining their project plan and intended deployment. To be considered for funding, select applicants must submit a proposal by 9/30/2024.
Step 4
US Ignite and Signify will select communities to launch six-month pilots on 10/21/2024.
Why Participate?
- Engage in a low-risk, low-cost, six-month pilot program to test, learn, and refine the implementation of cutting-edge smart city solutions.
- Participate in a pilot project to enhance the use of your city’s infrastructure with advanced technology.
- Tackle key local issues such as digital equity, public-urban safety, smart mobility, and environmental monitoring.
- Receive engineering, design, and project management support from Signify and US Ignite to ensure seamless deployment and operation of the technology.
- Benefit from the expertise of US Ignite Communities, a network of over 70 communities that offer technical and capacity support.
- Position your municipality for future project expansion based on pilot outcomes and insights.
What You Need to Know: Eligibility and Requirements
Communities interested in participating in Brightening Connected Communities with Innovation Pilot Project must:
- Be a local government entity
- Have at least one point of fiber available for the pilot
- Submit a Letter of Interest and complete virtual meetings with US Ignite to discuss use cases and proposal design.
The ideal candidates will also have a digital transformation agenda that includes one or more of the following items:
- Enhanced broadband access for underserved communities
- Improving the digital equity index to enable remote work, business, and education opportunities
- Improvements to public area access to resident services, healthcare, tourism, and access to local business information
- Enhancing safety and security through intelligent solutions
- Improving road safety and traffic management via the use of better sensing of mobility and traffic flows
- Real-time monitoring of key locations
- Public security awareness and law enforcement support
- Environmental condition monitoring and improvement through the use of sensory data to lay out preventive measures for climate change.
Get Started: Download the Details
Explore all the technical and procedural details in the RFI document. Simply sign up to receive it in your inbox using the button below. Take the first step to piloting Signify’s BrightSites cutting-edge technology now!
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