What we believe in

Empowering Digital Equity, for All.

At Smart North, we foster digital equity, drive technological advancement, and build a community of forward-thinkers.

Smart North is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) organization advancing digital equity and transforming livability in marginalized communities.

Established in 2020, we focus on three core pillars: establishing Community Tech Hubs, enabling smart and resilient infrastructure, and hosting thought leadership showcases.

Our initiatives provide tech skills training, mentorship, and career pathways, supporting youth, women, adults, and small businesses in underserved areas.

Opening the 3rd Community Tech Hub, Grand Rapids.

Career Pathways Program

Coming Soon...

Smart North is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing livability and driving digital equity.

Since its launch in 2020, Smart North has played a vital role in bringing communities, cities, and civic leaders together to create a more equitable and technology-driven future.

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Smart North

Are you passionate about building a more equitable and efficient 21st century?

Meet Us

Smart North is a non-profit dedicated to advancing digital equity and enhancing livability.

Since its launch in 2020, Smart North has played a vital role in bringing communities, cities, and civic leaders together to create a more equitable and abundant 21st century digital future.

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Smart North

Are you passionate about building a more equitable and efficient 21st century?

Our Fundamentals

We are executing our mission through three core pillars:

1

Advancing Digital Equity

In an effort to bridge the digital divide, our Community Tech Hubs offer a range of programs in 21st century skills to marginalized communities in Minnesota. These programs include mentorship, training, and career pathways for youth, adults, and small businesses.

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2

Transforming Livability

Smart North has helped cities and communities across Minnesota learn, evaluate, and deploy smart and connected city solutions. By enabling these solutions, we hope communities can build resiliency and develop digital solutions for a post pandemic 21st century digital life, work and economy.

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3

Cultivating Thought Leadership

Smart North has helped cities and communities across Minnesota learn, evaluate, and deploy smart and connected city solutions. By enabling these solutions, we hope communities can build resiliency and develop digital solutions for a post pandemic 21st century digital life, work and economy.

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Our Initiatives

Interested in learning how Smart North is Transforming Livability and Advancing Digital Equity?

Our Hours

Sabathani Tech Hub: 3 - 8 pm,  Mon - Fri

Deer River Tech Hub: 3 - 8pm,  Mon - Fri