Smart Cities Grand Final Pitch Competition
We’re HBCU students, faculty, and staff to develop innovative smart city solutions that address real-world challenges in their communities.
Event Date:
April 25th, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
Location
Albert H. Anderson Center - Winston-Salem State University 1545 Reynolds Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Date & Time
April 25th at 2PM EST with a special dinner to follow at 5:30PM.
Event Highlights
6 teams compete for share of $10k
Solving North Carolina's most pressing issues
Hosted by Mastercard
Event Date:
April 25th, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
Smart Cities Grand Final Pitch Competition
We’re HBCU students, faculty, and staff to develop innovative smart city solutions that address real-world challenges in their communities.
Location
Albert H. Anderson Center - Winston-Salem State University 1545 Reynolds Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Date & Time
April 25th at 2PM EST with a special dinner to follow at 5:30PM.
Event Highlights
6 teams compete for share of $10k
Solving North Carolina's most pressing issues
Hosted by Mastercard
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Partners
Feedback From 2024 Smart Cities Challenge
Featured Students &
Curriculum Partners
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Ashanti Steward
COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Darien Evans
SPORTS MANAGEMENT
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Favour Aina
BIOLOGY
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Thabo Traore
COMPUTER SCIENCE
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ESRI
CURRICULUM PARTNER
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Mastercard
CURRICULUM PARTNER
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High Alpha
CURRICULUM PARTNER
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Spacial Thinking
CURRICULUM PARTNERS
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LongFI
CURRICULUM PARTNER
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RIOT
CURRICULUM PARTNER
2024 Smart Cities Challenge Recap
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.
Contact Us
Contact Details
Empower the next generation of urban innovators and be part of the future of smart cities. Contact us today to learn how you can get involved!
info@pathwayoz.com
Email: info@pathwaycommunityfoundation.org
Address: 8601 Six Forks Rd., Suite 400 Raleigh, NC 27615
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