Sponsorship
You have the opportunity to support the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge and make a meaningful impact on the future of sustainable urban development.
Discover the challenge, explore our accomplishments, and learn how your sponsorship can contribute to empowering HBCU students, cities, and communities.
About
The HBCU Smart Cities Challenge is empowering all 107 HBCUs to build a smart city application for their community.
This inaugural Smart City Challenge encourages HBCU developers, entrepreneurs, designers, and engineers to develop tech solutions that leverage IoT technology.
Students enrolled at an HBCU are eligible to participate in the Smart City Challenge. Students majoring in STEM, public policy, sociology, computer science, and business are encouraged to participate.
“I’m glad I came to this event, because it’s going to enhance my knowledge and help me be a catalyst for my success later on in the future.”
Jalen Franklin
Winston-Salem State University
City of Winston-Salem Impact case study
Revitalizing Cities
Explore a compelling case study that highlights how Pathway OZ spearheaded the transformation of a designated Opportunity Zone within a city.
Download the detailed case study to learn about our specific initiatives, investments, and outcomes that led to the revitalization of the community. Witness the positive impact on local businesses, job creation, and overall quality of life.
Transforming lives
Impact on Students
Through our work in Opportunity Zones, we directly impact the lives of countless students. By providing educational opportunities, internships, and career pathways, we empower the next generation of leaders.
Explore the data-driven impact we have had on student success and read inspiring quotes from students who have benefited from our initiatives. These success stories showcase the transformative power of our partnerships.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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So the three computer science students — Ndhlovu at St. Augustine’s University in nearby Raleigh and Bhebhe and Mukuchura at Alabama State University, all historically Black institutions — joined forces to figure that out. As part of the inaugural HBCU Smart Cities Challenge, they developed a proof of concept for a platform that could give first responders, including police officers, timely and relevant information to help them make smarter decisions faster. And that, Mukuchura says, could also fortify trust in communities where faith in first responders may be lacking.
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Learn more about the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge hosted by WSSU and the City of Winston-Salem, where we are fostering innovation and sustainable urban development.
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Dive into our exclusive interview with Afroflare, where we discuss the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge and the transformative potential of the program.