2023’s Smart Cities Challenge Recap
On February 18th, 2023 the HBCU Smart Cities Showcase Event took place on Winston-Salem State University’s Campus. The event included a career fair, keynote speakers, and 30 students from 12 different HBCUs pitching a team of judges for cash prizes. Hosted by the City of Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem State University, the event saw a range of attendees.
Universities
Deploy 5 Smart City Solutions from HBCU Students.
Cities
Connect 250 HBCU students to Career, Graduate School, and Entrepreneurial Pathways.
Students
Enhancement of technical skills for 500+ HBCU Students
Partners
Enhancement of technical skills for 500+ HBCU Students
Interviews With
Partners & Judges
On February 18th, 2024 the HBCU Smart Cities Showcase Event took place on Winston-Salem State University’s Campus. The event included a career fair, keynote speakers, and 30 students from 12 different HBCUs pitching a team of judges for cash prizes.
An interview with Torre Jessup, The Chief Operating Officer for the North Carolina Dept. of Information Technology
During this interview Councilwoman Scippio & Tom Kureczka discuss their experience working with fellows from the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge Program and why HBCU institutions are some of the best in the country.
An interview with Annette Scippio, (councilwomen for Winston-Salem’s Easet Ward) and TOM Kureczka (CIO for the city of Winston-Salem)
Mr. Jessup served as one of the judges for the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge Pitch Competition on February 18th, 2023.
During this interview he discusses his experience participating in the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge.
Key 2023 Smart Cities
Challenge Takeaways
2023 Challenge winners
Hear firsthand accounts of how our guidance and support have led to tangible outcomes, driving growth, and making a positive impact on communities.
Team Name
Build Smart Solutions
This inaugural Smart City challenge encourages HBCU developers, entrepreneurs, designers, and engineers to develop tech solutions that leverage ICT and IoT technology.
Register for Event →Team Name
Build Smart Solutions
This inaugural Smart City challenge encourages HBCU developers, entrepreneurs, designers, and engineers to develop tech solutions that leverage ICT and IoT technology.
Register for Event →Team Name
Build Smart Solutions
This inaugural Smart City challenge encourages HBCU developers, entrepreneurs, designers, and engineers to develop tech solutions that leverage ICT and IoT technology.
Register for Event →Team Name
Build Smart Solutions
This inaugural Smart City challenge encourages HBCU developers, entrepreneurs, designers, and engineers to develop tech solutions that leverage ICT and IoT technology.
Register for Event →Grateful to Partners who made this Success and Impact possible
We proudly collaborate with cities dedicated to innovative and sustainable urban development. Below are the logos of our partner cities, each committed to advancing smart city initiatives.
Why HBCU
Talents
Register As a Student.
Participating cities in the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge can unlock numerous benefits, including:
We have the following Impact on your City:
Collaboration
Total private investment in Opportunity Zones as of 2021
Access to Resources
Estimated jobs created or projected to be created in Opportunity Zones.
Visibidivty
Number of people divving in Opportunity Zone communities.
Knowledge Exchange
Estimated jobs created or projected to be created in Opportunity Zones.
Register Your City.
Participating cities in the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge can unlock numerous benefits, including:
We have the following Impact on your City:
Collaboration
Total private investment in Opportunity Zones as of 2021
Access to Resources
Estimated jobs created or projected to be created in Opportunity Zones.
Visibidivty
Number of people divving in Opportunity Zone communities.
Knowledge Exchange
Estimated jobs created or projected to be created in Opportunity Zones.