Articles from US Ignite

US Ignite proudly 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.

Following the US Ignite delivery and presentation of the Harris County Broadband Roadmap: A Platform for Shared Investment and Public Engagement, the Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to establish a Harris County Broadband Task Force. Responsible for guiding strategy, coordinating public-private partnerships, and tracking progress, the task force will comprise members appointed by the Court and representing County offices, community organizations, academia, and the private sector.

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. Through the Brightening Smart Communities with Innovation Pilot Program, selected communities will have the opportunity to pilot Signify’s cutting-edge wireless infrastructure platform to address pressing local challenges related to Internet access, public safety, transportation, and environmental health.

US Ignite, a national nonprofit with technical expertise in connectivity and technology innovation, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Harris County, Texas, the third-largest county in the United States. US Ignite will develop a comprehensive broadband plan for the county. The initiative ensures that Harris County’s Broadband Plan aligns with changes in technology, policies, and the county’s vision for connectivity.

Today the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and US Ignite proudly announce that the City of San José, California has been awarded a $260,000 grant from TMF to explore advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and computer vision technologies to improve local traffic safety. This initiative will leverage these technologies to automatically detect road obstructions and other road hazards that may impact vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians.

US Ignite today announces a new contract for $6.97 million from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to continue the successful Smart Installation and Community Dashboard (SICD) program at Fort Moore, Georgia. The contract follows the development and deployment of three key software applications in the SICD program, all of which were designed to help provide a common operating picture to leaders at the installation.

After months of intense iteration and innovation, US Ignite, Texas A&M University, and Texas Engineering Extension Services (TEEX) are thrilled to announce the winners of the "Smart Communities, Smart Responders: An Artificial Intelligence for Internet of Things Prize Competition" (AI3 Prize Competition), sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Public Safety Communications Research Division (PSCR). The competition asked participants to develop solutions for collecting and creating real-time visualizations of IoT sensor data to aid public safety leaders and first responders in a crisis. The three exceptional teams that emerged victorious, showcased groundbreaking solutions that will revolutionize disaster management with new information from real-time data sources and AI-driven technology.

Today US Ignite announces the launch of the Inclement Weather Decision Support Application at Fort Carson, Colorado, a United States Army installation. The new AI-driven application provides operational recommendations based on real-time weather and traffic conditions. It is designed to help improve efficiency, increase commuter safety, and reduce costs for the Fort Carson installation.