Incorporated in 2015 as a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit, Smartstainable operates from 475 Redwood St in Hillcrest's 92103 ZIP code. Adult learners building digital skills in the same neighborhood may also train through programs offered by BEE. The organization creates community-owned technology programs designed to provide sustainable opportunities that empower women, girls, and underserved communities through hands-on digital instruction. Younger students exploring STEM pathways before entering such programs may start at institutions like Museum School. Smartstainable's most ambitious initiatives deploy portable technology labs into underserved communities where participants build, own, and maintain the digital infrastructure after the program cycle concludes.