Plus upcoming tools to navigate funding opportunities
Last week during the "Federal Funding for Smart Communities" panel at the Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference we teased a new online tool to help municipalities navigate funding opportunities for broadband and smart city initiatives. We intend to launch this resource in the coming weeks - stay tuned!
Please mark your calendars for April 4-7, 2022 to attend the Smart Cities Connect Spring Conference & Expo in Columbus, OH. The call for panel proposals is open through November 12. Click here to submit your panel idea.
In other US Ignite news, we are looking for our next Finance Manager. Review the job description and application instructions here.
Check below for other important US Ignite and community updates!
Lizzette Arias,
Communications Manager
What Can the Infrastructure Bill Offer Smart Communities?
Get to know the Infrastructure Bill and how it can help states expand broadband access through our latest blog post featuring a conversation with Gigi Sohn, the newest FCC commissioner nominee.
Through the Infrastructure Bill, over $42.45 billion in grant funding would become available. Click on the infographic thumbnail to learn more.
PAWR Program Showcases RAN Slicing with Open RAN
The PAWR Project Office announced a first-of-its kind demonstration at Mobile World Congress earlier this week. The demo features radio access network (RAN) slicing in an open RAN environment.
Deployment Announcements from Project OVERCOME
Four out of seven Project OVERCOME grantees have officially deployed! Click on the images below to catch up on the novel broadband technology solutions they are testing.
SEPTA4All Demo Day - November 9
The AR Developer Challenge is coming to a close with a showcase event in Philadelphia. Check out the finalists’ prototypes on November 9 at 4:00pm! Teams will show off their AR tools and compete for over $35,000 in prizes.
Participate in the West Lafayette Smart City Challenge
This challenge competition tasks participants with improving road safety in the city of West Lafayette through innovative technologies. The winning team will earn up to $15,000 and the chance to run a pilot with the city.