Overview

The Industry Technology Accelerator will focus on creating innovation spaces for academia-industry collaboration. Key components include:

• Five Industry-Endowed Laboratories: Each lab will specialize in a critical area, such as advanced materials, AI-driven manufacturing, or energy systems.

• Innovation Collaboration Hubs: Shared spaces designed for brainstorming, project planning, and testing innovative solutions alongside industry professionals.

• Research and Development Facilities: Areas equipped with specialized tools and instrumentation for developing and commercializing new technologies.

Purpose:

Bridging academic research and practical industry needs.

Offering students opportunities to work directly with industry partners on cutting-edge projects.

Creating an ecosystem for rapid technology transfer and workforce development.