South Carolina
HBCU Smart Cities Program
This four-month program connects students from South Carolina's HBCUs with cities to design innovative "smart city" solutions. Through workshops, site visits, and a pitch competition, students address real-world challenges like transportation, public safety, water management, cybersecurity, and sustainability.
Problem Focus Areas
What we do
Hear firsthand accounts of how our guidance and support have led to tangible outcomes, driving growth, and making a positive impact on communities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Study Student's Projects
The HBCU Smart Cities Program is a catalyst for innovation, connecting student creativity with urban challenges. Each project directly impacts participating cities — driving progress in public safety, transportation, and sustainability.
Morrisville’s Case Study
Navigating Through Congestion
In Morrisville, North Carolina, the crossroads of population growth, bustling train tracks, and the proximity to RDU International Airport converge to create a perfect storm of traffic congestion. This has led to significant mobility challenges within the community, manifesting in persistent traffic delays that impact the daily lives of residents and visitors alike.
Developed Solution for MOBILITY CHALLENGE
Real-time alerts for city officials via mobile or web app.
Insights to make traffic signal timing adjustments and other related decisions.
Immediate digital signage updates for route optimization.
Winston-Salem Case study
Enhancing Residents Visibility
An innovative mobile application designed to help residents of Winston-Salem manage their utilities more efficiently. This app allows users to monitor their water and electricity usage, receive real-time updates on their consumption, and access tips for reducing their utility bills. By leveraging data analytics and user-friendly interfaces, the app empowers residents to make informed decisions about their utility usage, ultimately promoting sustainability and cost savings.
Solution for UTILITIES MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE
The app provides real-time tracking of water and electricity usage, enabling residents to monitor their consumption patterns and identify potential savings.
Residents receive customized alerts and notifications about unusual spikes in usage, helping them detect leaks or inefficiencies promptly.
The app offers personalized tips and recommendations for optimizing utility usage based on individual consumption data, promoting sustainable practices.
Rock Mount's Transporation Challenge
Transforming Transportation in Rocky Mount.
In Rocky Mount, citizens are faced with transportation challenges that have created grey zones with limited access to busing, poor productivity, and inefficient transit rooutes. The Team MoveMount proposed the following microtransit solution.
Developed Solutions
Uniform payment system.
Real-time rerouting & ride scheduling
Multimodal transport options.
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HBCU Smart Cities Program
Step into the South Carolina HBCU Smart Cities program and unlock the potential of HBCU talent to create cutting-edge technology solutions that address pressing community challenges.
City Personnel
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"As the council person for District 1 in the City of Tuskegee, which represents Tuskegee University, as the Council liaison for the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge, as a Tuskegee native, and as a Tuskegee Institute, (now University) alumnae, I am delighted to be a part of this collaboration.
Norma McGowan Jackson
District 1 - Councilwoman of City of Tuskegee
"As the council person for District 1 in the City of Tuskegee, which represents Tuskegee University, as the Council liaison for the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge, as a Tuskegee native, and as a Tuskegee Institute, (now University) alumnae, I am delighted to be a part of this collaboration.
Norma McGowan Jackson
District 1 - Councilwoman of City of Tuskegee
"As the council person for District 1 in the City of Tuskegee, which represents Tuskegee University, as the Council liaison for the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge, as a Tuskegee native, and as a Tuskegee Institute, (now University) alumnae, I am delighted to be a part of this collaboration.
Norma McGowan Jackson
District 1 - Councilwoman of City of Tuskegee
"As the council person for District 1 in the City of Tuskegee, which represents Tuskegee University, as the Council liaison for the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge, as a Tuskegee native, and as a Tuskegee Institute, (now University) alumnae, I am delighted to be a part of this collaboration.
Norma McGowan Jackson
District 1 - Councilwoman of City of Tuskegee
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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!
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