US Ignite

We operate like a high-tech startup to deliver customized results for our military, community, academic, and startup partners.

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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

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Your region has stories worth telling. Help more people hear them.

Join US Ignite’s SURGE program and @AnikaHorn on Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. ET for a free workshop and conversation on storytelling for innovation ecosystems and regional coalitions.

Register: https://t.co/mVLjd3pjF5

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Are you interested in using tech to solve real-world challenges? US Ignite is looking for talented folks to join our team! We are currently hiring for 3 positions:
*Developer
*Technical Program Manager, Smart Utilities
*Senior IoT Developer
Learn more at: https://t.co/QgCQjymECY

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🗓️ Save the date: November 12 | 2pm ET
Dr. Gwen Shaffer will discuss a new tool she is developing alongside City of Long Beach and Carnegie Mellon University to help people get a clearer picture of what data connected tech collect about them 🤳 https://t.co/d5f407sDZO

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NEW RESEARCH PAPER: US Ignite and the SURGE program explore how regional innovation leaders can address barriers to commercialization and develop clear, public-facing strategies to attract federal funding 💵
📄 Check out the full paper: https://t.co/pTVXd2iDkK

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How can communities learn from DigitalC’s broadband success? CEO, Joshua Edmonds joined a US Ignite Communities call to share how @DigitalC_org overcame setbacks+skepticism to build a replicable community broadband model.
📽️ Watch or read the highlights: https://t.co/MeMJ5BO2Kn

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A new case study from the @OCUDU_EF spotlights how an open 5G stack enables low-latency, application aware network services. Exciting to see this project from @powder_wireless @UUtah demonstrate what’s possible with real-world OCUDU deployments! https://t.co/s6Vi2hnwrW

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Join SURGE and @NGINetwork on Wed Oct 7 at 2pm. Come learn about NGIN's new Regional Engagement for Tech-Based Economic Development Action Guide. You will have a chance to ask the co-PI's your questions directly! https://t.co/S8X8B9wZmm

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Regional innovation competitiveness relies not only on research, but on the effective deployment of technologies – proving ideas can work beyond the lab 🧪
Read 4 case studies on how to develop compelling narratives to attract federal investment:
https://t.co/pTVXd2iDkK

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Join Insights from the Field with Natalie Self!

Natalie is a SURGE board member and Senior VP of Equitable Economic Development at Cortex Innovation District. She'll lead a conversation on building innovation ecosystems that create opportunity
Sign up: https://t.co/Gzrg8w1Orx

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NEW RESEARCH PAPER: US Ignite and the SURGE program explore how regional innovation leaders can address barriers to commercialization and develop clear, public-facing strategies to attract federal funding 💵
📄 Check out the full paper: https://t.co/hvixTqThzv

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HAPPENING TODAY - Tuesday September 15! Our SURGE team heads to Capitol Hill for a Congressional Briefing and networking reception in coordination with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean! Stay tuned for recaps and pictures later this month!

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💡Board Member Spotlight: @nataliemself, Senior VP, Equitable Economic Impact at @CortexSTL, underlines the value of lived experience from multiple perspectives across non-profit, public and private sectors. 🎯
🔗Learn from Natlie 8/23 2pm ET: https://t.co/Gzrg8w1Orx

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@DigitalC_org 's Joshua Edmonds join us tomorrow at 2pm ET and you're invited to participate! Register at: https://t.co/eJeE5ZWOvk
🛜From Cleveland to Detroit: What’s Next for DigitalC
Come learn and share insights on advancing connectivity in communities.

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NEWS: New and expanded spectrum access granted to PAWR testbeds.

New FCC Innovation Zone designations + expansions give researchers greater flexibility to experiment across spectrum bands. See-> https://t.co/uyRpSWYyV9

@powder_wireless @aerpaw #ARA #Cosmos #open6gproject

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💡Board Member Spotlight: Marnie LaVigne, President & CEO of @Launch_NY, encourages regional coalition leaders to find collaborators early to build community, stay motivated, and embrace opportunities ahead. 🌟

🔗Learn more about SURGE: https://t.co/SAY0IJqYGa

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🏆Prize and challenge competitions are a popular way to encourage cross-sector collaboration and spur innovation.

From AV shuttles to road safety pilots, US Ignite helps communities engage emerging technologies through challenge programs.

Learn more: https://t.co/JE8ggdyRsX

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💡Board Member Spotlight: Adriano Pianesi, Adjunct Instructor at @JHUCarey, emphasizes the power of collaboration and adaptive leadership to drive lasting regional impact. 🌎

🔗Learn more about SURGE: https://t.co/SAY0IJqqQC

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💡Board Member Spotlight: @atrueblood, CEO of https://t.co/RZ0u67lTYT, shares advice for building strong regional coalitions through both trusted relationships and lasting institutional partnerships. 🤝

🔗Learn more about SURGE: https://t.co/SAY0IJqYGa

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How do you turn regional momentum into lasting results? Join SURGE Board Member Stacey Johnson on Aug. 19 at 2 PM ET for practical lessons on aligning stakeholders, developing talent & building partnerships that sustain regional innovation.

👉 Sign up: https://t.co/P5f9GYNlaP

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🏙️ The SURGE initiative is built on the idea that regional innovation ecosystems need trust, good data practices, and meaningful community partnerships in order to succeed.

Our playbook demonstrates those principles in practice in several communities: https://t.co/FJWgzdKMsK