Nick Maynard

Co-Founder and CEO for smart city nonprofit @US_Ignite. Spent 8 years in Obama administration @WHOSTP44. Fan of classic @TheSimpsons references.

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

Tomorrow we'll be hosting an info session with @DDOTDC to explain the AVO Zone Challenge!

Learn more about this unique opportunity to pilot your AV monitoring tech in DC streets. Proposals are due July 16.

Learn more and sign-up @ https://t.co/8c0uSwCEOb

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

NEWS: We're planning an Autonomous Vehicle Observation Zone Challenge in Washington, DC🌆. The AVO Zone Challenge will launch in June. Learn more at: https://t.co/M8eQzlh3xU
Thanks to our partners: @DDOTDC | @SWBID | @UW | @GWtweets

[Nick Maynard @the_drnick]

Come join our team!

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

We’re hiring! 🧑‍💼US Ignite is looking for a Project Manager, Engagement to lead programs that connect partners, regional coalitions, and emerging technologies.
If you love turning big ideas into real-world impact:
🔗 https://t.co/zfkqPojreW

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

Thrilled to see @axios highlight our collaboration with @DigitalC_org as they expand their efforts from Cleveland to Detroit, bringing high-speed internet to hundreds of families.

Read the full story: https://t.co/jCJPi5CowA

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

How do you measure a year of US Ignite? In successful pilots, engaged community leaders, surpassed challenges? Dive into our latest Annual Impact Report to see! It is only a 7-10 min read!🔦What surprised you? Which story needs a sequel?
👩‍💻https://t.co/kNHgthTEg6

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

🌐Following a successful partnership w/ @HCUS_TX, Harris County voted to create the County’s Broadband Taskforce – seeking to connect thousands of unserved households and support infrastructure needs ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Watch here for more 🎥 https://t.co/y8UwDmP0tu

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

BIG NEWS: @NSF TIP awarded US Ignited $3.9M to establish Supporting U.S. Regional Growth & Entrepreneurship (SURGE)! 🎇
➡️SURGE will help regional coalitions poised for economic growth. Check out the full announcement to learn more: https://t.co/RY1AsvCANK

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

💫 Congratulations to all the NEW Power Women of DC Tech - particularly to our very own Catherine Forrest!!!

See the full list of this amazing group of founders, investors, technologists and connectors: https://t.co/m7euNXqxtH

#DCtech #dcentrepreneurs #techwomen #Leadership

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

Next month our CEO, Nick Maynard, will lead an important discussion with DC area CIO's on wireless AI innovation. It's not too late to sign up for
@Carahsoft WIRELESS INNOVATION SUMMIT to join the conversation: https://t.co/zemx0NBj0T
@the_drnick #ConnectedCommunities #Wireless

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

US Ignite's CEO, Dr. Nick Maynard, shared the top lessons learned from our Automated Vehicle (AV) pilots with Logistics Business Outlook. Check them out now: https://t.co/bA7a8aF1Yf
#AV #AutomatedVehicles #Logistics #USIgnite @the_drnick

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

Last week at the Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference, Nick Maynard presented on how 5G, AI, and public-private innovation can transform communities and defense. It was a great chance to show off US Ignite's programs!
Thanks @EmergingTechETI for organizing.
@the_drnick

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

Engineers Outlook magazine features US Ignite's work on geospatial dashboards this month! @the_drnick shares how the dashboards we've co-designed with military and public leaders improve overall operations and deliver results. Check it out👀 now >>https://t.co/ayzUaS1hHy

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

BROADBAND NEWS🌐 Harris County just took a decisive step toward expanding Internet access. The Commissioners Court unanimously voted to create a Harris County Broadband Task Force. https://t.co/dSGiSFMkoX
Shout out to @HCUS_TX for their vision and leadership in this process!

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

Pic from last week when our CEO, Nick Maynard participated in the "Building Digital Skills: How to Approach AI" panel at the Broadband Communities Summit. The panelists talked about building a community approach to AI.
#AI #bbcs #digitalskills #ethicalai @the_drnick @bbcmag

[National Spectrum Consortium @NSConsortium]

NSC, on behalf of the FutureG Office within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, has announced that the Open Centralized Unit Distribution Unit (OCUDU) RPP is now available. More info on the members-only site: https://t.co/VcIws3hS1a

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

A city in Florida is already gearing up for a groundbreaking smart infrastructure pilot. Your community could be next!

Apply for @US_Ignite + @SignifyCompany’s BrightSites pilot by May 16 👉 https://t.co/4JRXUsrsfG

(Learn more at: https://t.co/o4hZIMuC8y)

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

Interested in smart lighting grids? We just announced an opportunity for communities to pilot Signify BrightSites tech. Selected communities will transform their existing lighting into high-speed wireless infrastructure. Learn more at: https://t.co/4JRXUsrsfG

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

Big news! We've teamed up with @SignifyCompany and launched a nationwide pilot that transforms light poles into gig-speed digital hubs. All US communities are eligible. Apply by May 16! https://t.co/1MluUMc7NC
#SmartCities #Connectivity

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

Less than 2 weeks till @the_drnick takes the stage at Connected America 2025!
Join him in Dallas on March 11-12 and get the chance to the leaders shaping America’s connectivity future.
Register before it's too late:
https://t.co/1evcGQ7sRA #ConnectedAmerica

[US Ignite @US_Ignite]

Check out our new white paper, "Regional Innovation Hubs Must be Scaled to Drive Economic Innovation," where we examine the role of regional innovation hubs in driving economic growth, citing examples from China and the EU.
Download it now at: https://t.co/Jn3La8CEw4