Workforce Development
S.H.A.I.R.E.D. Research Translation Academy
An AI-powered workforce development program that trains HBCU students to become research translation professionals — helping universities transform research discoveries into startups, licenses, and economic impact.
For HBCU Students
Open to students across the HBCU consortium ready to lead the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
AI-Powered Curriculum
Hands-on training with AI agents and modern commercialization tooling used by leading tech transfer offices.
Research to Startup
Learn to identify high-impact research, evaluate market fit, and move discoveries from lab to launch.
University Impact
Strengthen HBCU technology transfer offices and build pipelines for licenses, startups, and economic growth.
Now Recruiting · Fall 2026
HBCU Business Research Academy
An 8-week business program where HBCU juniors, seniors, and MBA students partner with researchers to identify opportunities, apply commercialization tools, and build real business concepts in teams — with a stipend on completion.
- ✓ Hands-on experience with HBCU researchers
- ✓ AI-powered commercialization techniques
- ✓ Networking across the HBCU consortium
- ✓ Business skill development & final project
Train the Next Generation of Research Translators.
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