Let’s Make a Deal: HBCUs and Technology Commercialization

BEYA 2020

 

Let’s Make a Deal: HBCUs and Technology Commercialization

 

Melissa Jenkins - Program Manager & Industry Liaison/Program Analyst - U.S. Department of Treasury

Dr. Timothy Akers - Assistant Vice President for Research Innovation and Advocacy - Morgan State University

Necole Parker Green - CEO & Founder - The ELOCEN Group, LLC

Lily Milliner - Executive Vice President - Delmock Technologies Inc.

Thomas Stanley - Chief Revenue Officer - Tanium

 

Learning Objective/Take Away: 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 their programs, and the important role and opportunities for HBCUs/MSIs in the area of technology commercialization.
 
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
 

1. The role of technology commercialization and IHEs and importance for HBCUs/MSIs.
2. Exposed to success stories in technology commercialization from various regions.
3. Federal and state opportunities for technology commercialization.