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One of our amazing communities, City of Syracuse, is looking for a ?? new team member who wants to work at the intersection of public policy and innovation, tech enablement, economic development! Check out the ?? job description below and/or get in touch with Jen for more info! #smartcityjobs #syracuse #newyork #digitalaccess #smartcities

Building smarter cities. One startup at a time! ?? Last week, on DC Tech Meetup, Smart Cities edition. 4 founders presented their companies that will lead to better communities: 1?? Nanbo Liu from OpenGrid Technologies 2?? Sherrod Davis from EcoMap Technologies, Inc. 3?? Levern Currie from Drivingo 4?? Elia Ahmadi from The Petition Co. We also had a panel with municipal leaders on how to sell to the government including US Ignite. Are you ready for their next meetup on Thursday, May 8th? ?? Link: https://lu.ma/DCTechMeetup #SmartCities #GovTech #AI #DCtech #SustainableInnovation #DCTechMeetup --- If you're interested in AI applications across the environmental space, be sure to check out the open-access database that I'm building called the AI & Environment Resource Hub: https://lnkd.in/edSNZk8P

Extreme heat can be a serious challenge for military training, but Fort Benning is taking action! In partnership with US Ignite, the installation has deployed advanced heat sensor stations to provide real-time environmental data and improve heat risk management for Soldiers and trainees. This cutting-edge system automates heat monitoring, replacing manual tracking with a centralized Heat Risk Management platform that helps safety officers anticipate and prevent heat-related incidents. With 10 new sensors installed across key training areas, Fort Benning is ensuring Soldiers train smarter, safer, and stronger. Dr. Mojdeh Mahdavi commented: “The Heat Risk Management application standardizes, centralizes, and streamlines heat monitoring to improve environmental risk mitigation strategies and help the installation decrease the number of heat-related incidents. The application has been released and tested twice by the Fort Benning safety officers and endorsed for making heat monitoring accurate, quick, and easy.” ?? Learn more by reading this US Army post: https://lnkd.in/eVjqcycG #USIgnite #SmartBases #MilitaryInnovation #HeatSafety #FortBenning #SoldierReadiness

Advanced wireless technologies promise to revolutionize how we connect people, machines and infrastructure. From spectrum sharing to network automation, the journey beyond #5G is just beginning. US Ignite is proud to co-lead the Platform for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) program, an initiative by the National Science Foundation to advance wireless innovation. With four city-scale testbeds, PAWR accelerates research and turns groundbreaking ideas into real-world solutions. Learn more about how we’re helping to shape the future of #wireless #connectivity ?? https://lnkd.in/eygx-RwG

Less than 2 weeks till our very own Nick Maynard, PhD takes the stage at?Connected America 2025! Join him in Dallas on March 11-12 to network the leaders shaping America’s connectivity future. ??? Register before it's too late: https://lnkd.in/ee34Q2kr #ConnectedAmerica

Join us at Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo in San Antonio, TX – a city rich in history and innovation! Connect with municipalities, industry leaders, federal agencies, military, and nonprofits to shape the future of smart cities. Cities attend FREE! Plus, use code "25USIMBR" for 25% off registration! Don’t miss out: https://lnkd.in/e-SMBBU #SCC25 #SmartCities #Innovation #SanAntonio

DC entrepreneurs - see you on Wednesday night!

WE PUBLISHED A NEW WHITE PAPER? “Regional Innovation Hubs Must be Scaled to Drive Economic Innovation.” The paper examines the role of regional innovation hubs in driving economic growth. We demonstrate the need for increased federal funding, in tandem with strong programmatic and technical support for these programs. The document cites examples of regional investment from the European Union and China’s Belt and Road Initiative, while pointing to domestic examples of success, such as the Chattanooga Innovation District, Cortex Innovation Community in St. Louis, MO, the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Regional Innovation Engines, and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (#TechHubs). Check it out now at: https://lnkd.in/e-F6PrG4 Nick Maynard, PhD, US Ignite CEO and Co-Founder commented: "From years of supporting smart cities, startups, and researchers across the country, US Ignite knows firsthand the importance of both well-structured funding and community partnerships in order for regional innovation hubs to thrive. By scaling these efforts, the U.S. can lead the global technological race while building sustainable economic growth rooted in our small and mid-sized communities.” #regionalinnovation #economichubs #techhubs #smallcommunitygrowth #economicgrowth #midsizedcommunitygrowth #innovationfunding #economicopportunity #funding #federalfunding #tech4good #globalcompetence #techstartups

We’re excited for DC Tech Meetup #89: Smart Cities Edition w/ US Ignite! Hope to see you there!

??Register to virtually join the Army Heat Center Heat Forum on Feb. 26! Our very own Dr. Mojdeh Mahdavi will be presenting about our Heat Risk Management solution. Sign up to watch the livestream tomorrow starting at 8:50am ET here: https://lnkd.in/gjBX3mvQ #heatrisk #heatrelatedillness #armymodernization #tech4good #FortMoore #Georgia #AI #MachineLearning #smartinstallations #smartcommunities #connectedcommunities