The unofficial start of summer coincided with the launch of the Internet for All Initiative, and the first grant proposal deadlines are right around the corner. Knowing that local community efforts will be key to its success, we highlighted important elements of the program in a round-up blog post. Learn about next steps, how to coordinate with state broadband offices (34 states have already signed on to participate!), and federal deployment priorities.
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Sincerely,
Lizzette Arias
Communications Manager
US Ignite
Notice of Funding Opportunity - BEAD Program
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is out, and more than 30 states have already submitted a Letter of Intent. How should local communities respond?
Joe Kochan to Lead National Spectrum Consortium (NSC)
This month, the NSC announced Joe Kochan, US Ignite's former CEO and active board member, as its new Executive Director. Regarding the role of government in spectrum issues, Joe said in a Light Reading interview, "The government can define the problem, the government can set the rules, the government can fund the R&D. Ultimately, they rely on industry and academia to say, 'We think we have some solutions'."
$100,000 Awarded to Virginia Cybersecurity Challenge Finalists
Four teams representing Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Virginia, Virginia Military Institute, and Old Dominion University moved on to the next phase of the VA Cybersecurity Challenge. Learn how their cybersecurity prototypes leverage unique elements of 5G communications.
West Lafayette Smart City Challenge Winner Announced
This challenge asked participants to develop innovative IoT and software solutions to make the roadways safer in West Lafayette, IN. Check out this recap from Demo Day and find out which team won, why, and what's next!
InnovateSLC Small Business Training
We held the first two sessions of the InnovateSLC Small Business Training and made them available on our website. Small businesses in Salt Lake City can still sign up for this FREE training to learn about entering the smart city market.
