The HBCU Emerging Technologies & Innovation Showcase highlights groundbreaking technologies from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), bringing together students, faculty, and staff to present innovations to Fortune 500 companies. It serves as a gateway for HBCUs, offering exposure, networking, funding, internships, and employment opportunities, helping them overcome barriers and connect with organizations to advance their careers and technologies.
The showcase has garnered attention from global corporations and esteemed institutions, including Microsoft, Meta, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, US Bank, Georgia Tech, Rivian, UPS, Atlanta's Mayor's Office, First Citizens Bank, and the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena. These companies' presence underscores the profound impact and far-reaching influence of HBCUs' technological prowess, setting the stage for collaboration and recognition on a global scale.
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