Innovation HUB Success Models

1. Improve HBCU ACCOUNTABILITY:
   • Ensure the ethical use and standards for Federal and corporate grants and contracts across the institutions
   • Increase the number of students and members of the workforce pipeline who will work on and learn from the innovation in these institutions
   • Include those professionals across various levels who learn about technology and can fill the growing number of open technical positions in the industry
2. Increase HBCU CAPACITY
   • Grow the number of Principal Investigators (PIs) and dedicated research faculty who can apply and win grants
   • Focus on the innovation necessary while not being bogged down by additional / competing responsibilities
   • Drive long-reaching endeavors to expand some of the most critical resources in translational innovation
3. Improve HBCU CAPABILITY
   • Improve the technology, equipment, development, and facilities necessary to support innovators
   • Compete effectively for grants, funding, contracts, and procurement opportunities from Municipal partners
   • Leverage Federal Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to make intellectual property available for translational research and commercialization

Innovation Across the Research Landscape

Education & Engagement – Programs should be deployed within institutions with tools and assets that are accessible and easy for partners & communities to tailor. They should be developed to align with existing institution strengths and allow for training students & residents in line with the skills and opportunities needed for the market. Each center should have one cohesive look and feel while embracing the unique voice and flavor of the institution and surrounding community / region.

Innovation & Research – R&D is one of the key connectors between industries and the market. Through a roadmap of research, we can challenge students & entrepreneurs to envision large challenges and incorporate design thinking to create new solutions. Technology capabilities and governance practices enable innovators and founders to rebuild lost confidence and trust in research and institutions.

Acceleration & Entrepreneurship – Innovation and the creation of new solutions & businesses lead to increased market penetration and opportunities. Those opportunities must also come with access to capital and the mentorship that drives success. The outcomes from these innovation activities and the subsequent intellectual property will lead to the creation of new businesses and market opportunities around minority participation in the digital economy.

The Innovation MINDSET Alliance will support these goals across HBCUS & MSIs in a range of different industry and technology sectors. Some of these will include:

1. Aerospace
2. Agriculture
3. Esports & Software Development
4. Healthcare
5. Media & the Arts
6. Policy & Government
7. Sustainability
8. Telecommunications
9. Transportation