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Federal Funding Boost HBCU Partnerships In Innovation Ecosystems


Published on 2024-12-30 09:22:21 - Forbes
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  • HBCU partnerships are poised to advance place-based, tech-driven economic development catalyzed by Tech Hubs program authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act.

The article from Forbes, published on December 30, 2024, discusses a significant federal funding initiative aimed at enhancing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through partnerships that foster innovation ecosystems. This funding, part of a broader effort to address systemic inequities in education and economic development, supports HBCUs in developing research capabilities, entrepreneurial ventures, and technology transfer programs. The initiative seeks to integrate HBCUs more fully into regional and national innovation networks, thereby promoting economic growth, increasing diversity in STEM fields, and providing students with enhanced opportunities for practical experience and career advancement. The article highlights specific partnerships and programs that have already shown promising results in terms of increased patent filings, startup creation, and collaborative research projects between HBCUs and industry leaders.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/shalinjyotishi/2024/12/30/federal-funding-boost-hbcu-partnerships-in-innovation-ecosystems/ ]