US Ignite, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), and Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) are thrilled to announce plans to launch an Autonomous Vehicle Observation (AVO) Zone Challenge in June 2026

US Ignite announced a $3.9 million investment from the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) to establish Supporting U.S. Regional Growth & Entrepreneurship (SURGE). This new national initiative is designed to help regional coalitions amplify ongoing innovation efforts for sustainable economic growth through actionable tools, trusted expert guidance, and a powerful national peer network.

Following the US Ignite delivery and presentation of the Harris County Broadband Roadmap: A Platform for Shared Investment and Public Engagement, the Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to establish a Harris County Broadband Task Force.

US Ignite, in partnership with Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), is excited to announce the launch of a pilot opportunity for communities across the United States to deploy and evaluate the transformative BrightSites technology.

US Ignite is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Harris County, Texas, the third-largest county in the United States on Broadband Plan initiative.

US Ignite today announced the publication of “Regional Innovation Hubs Must be Scaled to Drive Economic Innovation.” This new white paper examines the role of regional innovation hubs in driving economic growth, demonstrating the need for increased federal funding, in tandem with strong programmatic and technical support for these programs.

PAWR platform ARA unveils expanded network at AraFest’24 with second phase of operations for the rural wireless testbed

The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and US Ignite announced that the City of San José, California has been awarded a $260,000 grant from TMF to explore advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and computer vision technologies to improve local traffic safety.

The Brightening Connected Communities with Innovation Pilot Project presents an opportunity for municipalities to expand wireless connectivity by utilizing existing lighting infrastructure. Powered by US Ignite and Signify, the project will select and support communities for a pilot that offers a unique chance to address local challenges in digital equity, public-urban safety, smart mobility, and environmental monitoring.