We could not be more pleased to congratulate the winners of Project OVERCOME, the $2.7 million effort to connect the unconnected with novel broadband technology solutions. Thanks to the National Science Foundation for pioneering and funding this initiative, and to Schmidt Futures for adding financial and strategic support. Congratulations to:
DigitalC – Cleveland, Ohio
Missouri University of Science and Technology – Clinton County, Missouri
The Westchester County Association – Yonkers, New York
Onward Eugene – Blue River, Oregon
Allied Media Projects – Detroit, Michigan
Libraries Without Borders – Loiza, Puerto Rico
University at Buffalo – Buffalo, New York
Read on for what else is new and newsworthy at US Ignite.
Sincerely,
Mari Silbey
Project OVERCOME Broadband Funding Awards Announced on March 30
Thanks to partners National Science Foundation and Schmidt Futures. Learn more and view the press conference replay available online.
AR Developer Challenge Moves Forward in Raleigh and Long Beach
April 12 marks the first pitch day in Raleigh and first informational webinar for the Long Beach AR Challenge. Info on problem statements and prizes online.
US Ignite Begins Development of Smart Community Policy Guide
New guide will address smart city policy gaps in data governance, cybersecurity, privacy, equity, and community engagement.
