Smart Columbus is an agile, collaborative innovation lab that serves the Columbus Region by anticipating and advancing what is new and next at the intersection of technology and community good. By promoting thought leadership on the future of cities, fostering an ecosystem of regional partners and delivering human-centered technology deployments in the areas of mobility, sustainability, digitalization and emerging urban technologies, Smart Columbus seeks to offer residents a more frictionless experience with Columbus’ infrastructure, systems and services, increasing access to opportunity and improving quality of life. A non-profit organization co-led by the City of Columbus and Columbus Partnership, Smart Columbus was founded in 2016 when Columbus won the first-ever Smart City Challenge.