(BEYA Seminar 2441) How to Create an Innovative Ecosystem in HBCUs

Learning Objective: Participants will have a greater awareness and understanding of technology commercialization and the opportunities that await their institutions

Institutions of Higher Educations (IHEs), particularly research institutions, are increasingly expected to play a role in the economic development of their communities. Regional and city governments envision start-up companies emerging from university sponsored research – every institution believes they will be the catalyst for a ‘new Silicon Valley” ecosystem. This seminar features a series of speakers who will describe programs at their IHEs, and the important role and opportunities for HBCUs/MSIs in technology commercialization.

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

a. The role of technology commercialization and IHEs and importance for HBCUs/MSIs.

b. Exposed to success stories in technology commercialization from various regions.

c. Federal and state opportunities for technology commercialization.