Events

2024 HBCU Smart Cities Challenge Showcase

March 22nd - 23rd

Community TechDay on March 22nd


23-24 North Carolina HBCU Smart Cities Challenge

The HBCU Smart Cities Challenge encourages HBCU students to build a smart city application for their community.

North Carolina HBCU developers, entrepreneurs, designers, and engineers students are building tech solutions for their North Carolina cities.

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2024 Showcase Schedule

Step into the spotlight at the grand finale pitch event held on the prestigious campus of Winston-Salem State University. This exclusive occasion will witness students vying for a substantial share of a $10,000 cash prize pool. Following an intensive 5-month journey of attending workshops, collaborating with city officials, and crafting real-world solutions to pressing challenges, our dedicated fellows are poised to present their innovative ideas. Before a distinguished panel of judges and a captivated audience comprising both local and national influencers, these aspiring minds will showcase the tangible outcomes of their hard work and creativity.

21

March

Dinner Reception
(Invite-Only)

Hosted by the city of Winston-Salem, this event is a carefully curated, invite-only reception that serves as the grand inauguration for the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge Events unfolding across Winston-Salem. This distinguished gathering is dedicated to honoring the outstanding fellows who have successfully completed the program, accompanied by captivating keynote speakers, expertly catered cuisine, and ample networking opportunities for all attendees.

22

March

Community Tech Day

Community Tech Day is an all day event that highlights local and national companies doing really cool things in tech for local Winston-Salem residents, state-wide college students, and high school students focused in STEM. This event promises a day filled with innovation, inspiration, and insightful discussions as we bring together leading minds from the technology industry, vibrant HBCU students and faculty, and the diverse community of Winston-Salem and beyond.

23

March

Pitch Competition

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