Pipe Census is a smart utility solution that automates the identification, mapping, and classification of water service line materials using vision-based AI and industry software APIs. It streamlines documentation for over 17,000 unknown service lines in municipal systems. Built

Today we’re celebrating the inaugural All Smart City Award winners, an outstanding group of students who have demonstrated exceptional innovation and leadership in advancing tangible solutions through the HBCU Smart Cities Program! As a token of their achievements, each team

Big ideas, bold voices, unforgettable moments 🚀 The 2025 HBCU Smart Cities Grand Finale brought the future to life, from standout pitches from fellows to meaningful conversation about the future of smart cities. Get a glimpse of the innovation and inspiration that took center

Today we're spotlighting Fireproof RM, the standout team that earned the People’s Choice Award, voted as the audience favorite at the 2025 HBCU Smart Cities Program Grand Finale! FireProof RM is a smart public education platform that empowers fire departments to proactively

Today we're spotlighting Anchor Point, one of our six standout teams from the 2025 HBCU Smart Cities Program Grand Finale! 🚀 Anchor Point is a GIS-based digital dashboard that consolidates data to help Winston-Salem track and analyze homelessness trends, supporting planning

Today we're spotlighting another one of our exceptional teams from the 2025 HBCU Smart Cities Program, CityPal! CityPal is a data-driven infrastructure planning tool that uses AI-powered analytics to help city transportation departments proactively reduce pedestrian injuries and

A heartfelt thank you to the sponsors of the 2025 HBCU Smart Cities Program! Their partnership played a vital role in empowering the next generation of innovators and bringing this year’s program to life. Our sponsors’ support helped provide fellows with the resources,

"For me I kept coming back to the program because of the intentionality of it. It helps you grow specific skills and I enjoy that process." — Oluwatosin Oyekeye, Alabama State '26 Pathway Community Foundation was proud to host “From Problem to Product”, a reflective and

Today, we’re honoring the City Winston Salem , one of our returning city partners and host city for the 2025 HBCU Smart Cities Program. Cohort 3 fellows were privileged enough to work closely with representatives from Winston-Salem to build remarkable solutions for their final

We’re honoring the City of Charlotte, one of our returning city partners for the 2025 HBCU Smart Cities Program. The City of Charlotte generously welcomed Cohort 3 fellows on their first site visit of the program, where they worked closely with Charlotte’s Innovation & Technology

"I wanted to do something for my hometown—something that would improve the community where my kids were growing up. With the talent you all have—and I’ve seen it firsthand—you have the power to create real change. I encourage you to consider a career in local government." - Tom

"Do not change and continue to help to change our world and solve problems. Continue to care!" - Shantell McClam, Director of Neighborhood Services for the City of Winston-Salem Our Grand Finale Event wasn’t complete without the powerful panel discussion “From Problem to

"We can truly position HBCUs as a powerhouse of smart cites, so when people think of smart cities, they are going to think of HBCUs" - Kevin Fomengia, Co-Founder/Director of Innovation, Pathway Community Foundation Our Grand Finale Event wasn’t complete without the powerful

Today, we’re honoring The City of Rocky Mount (City of Rocky Mount ), our final returning city partner for the 2025 HBCU Smart Cities Program. The City of Rocky Mount worked alongside our fellows throughout the entirety of Cohort 3. Fellows worked closely with the Rocky Mount

The 2025 HBCU Smart Cities Program Grand Finale brought together an inspiring cohort of fellows who spent the semester designing bold, community-centered solutions for cities across North Carolina. From innovative product pitches to thoughtful dialogue on innovation, the event

Our Co-Founder and President Ayinde Simon celebrated the remarkable growth of the HBCU Smart Cities Program in his keynote speech at our Grand Finale Event. Over the course of the cohort, our fellows immersed themselves in real-world challenges facing North Carolina communities.

We want to share a sincere thank you to our partner Mastercard for their endless support throughout the 2025 HBCU Smart Cities Program. As our curriculum partner, Mastercard led impactful workshops for our fellows on topics like their Inclusive Growth Tool and workforce

📢 Calling all South Carolina HBCU Students! Join us for the South Carolina HBCU Smart Cities Student Info Session on June 26th at 5:30 pm! Learn more about the SC HBCU Smart Cities Program answered, from how the program works and the application process, to what you’ll gain

We’re honored to be selected as a 2025 AARP Community Challenge grantee! With AARP’s support, Pathway Community Foundation will continue advancing innovation and equity with the City of Charlotte through developing an AI safety dashboard to identify dangerous streets and guide

🚨South Carolina HBCU Students, Don’t Miss This🚨 Join us on Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 pm for our South Carolina HBCU Smart Cities Student Info Session! Learn more about the application process, benefits from the program, and what you’ll be doing as a student fellow. Register