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Coverage of the founders, partnerships, and momentum shaping the national HBCU innovation ecosystem.

FAMU News · February 17, 2026 · 5 min read

FAMU and 2150 Center for Innovation Expand iLab Collaboration to Advance AI-Driven Campus and Community Development

Florida A&M University deepens its 2150 iLAB partnership to accelerate AI-driven research, entrepreneurship, and student startups across the HBCU network.

AL.com · March 2026 · 5 min read

Birmingham Innovation Center Goes Global with New London School of Economics Partnership

A transatlantic partnership pairs Birmingham entrepreneurs with the London School of Economics, extending the 2150 network from Alabama to the UK.

AL.com · July 2025 · 4 min read

This Alabama College's Innovation Network Is Expanding to New York City

The Birmingham-based 2150 CICG expands its national footprint to New York City with a new Infrastructure iLAB and Public-Private Partnership Knowledge Center.

PR Newswire · May 28, 2025 · 5 min read

2150 CICG Convenes Public Policy iLab at National Press Club

A new Public Policy iLAB with Miles College, Florida A&M, Johnson C. Smith, and Jackson State meets at the National Press Club to frame policy innovation.

Alabama News Center · May 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Alabama Power hosts 2150 Center, London School of Economics collaboration

HBCU student entrepreneurs and faculty gather at Alabama Power for the 2150 Energy iLab and a transatlantic collaboration with LSE.

The Birmingham Times · May 2025 · 4 min read

Birmingham-Based Center Bringing Together 'Brightest Minds' for Entrepreneurship

A non-profit launched at Miles College gathers the brightest HBCU minds in a national mentoring initiative rooted in Birmingham.

Miles College News · 2025 · 4 min read

2150 Launches Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Knowledge Center at NYC Infrastructure iLab

The 2150 Center expands its national footprint in New York City with an Infrastructure iLAB focused on Public-Private Partnership knowledge and pipeline building.

Miles College News · June 27, 2024 · 4 min read

Miles College Launches 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth

President Bobbie Knight unveils the 2150 Center to supercharge the HBCU and HBCC innovation ecosystem, connecting founders, researchers, and industry partners.

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education · July 2024 · 3 min read

Miles College Creates Unique HBCU Innovation and Research Center

"We are launching a collaborative that will improve economic outcomes by connecting and synergizing a unified community," said Erskine Faush, chief innovation and growth officer at Miles College.

ABC 33/40 · July 18, 2024 · 2 min read

Miles College launches innovation center for HBCU students

The Fairfield, Alabama campus opens a new innovation center to support HBCUs and incubate student-led businesses.

The Birmingham Times · October 15, 2025 · 6 min read

Exclusive: Miles College Forms AI Partnership with World's Most Valuable Publicly Traded Company

Miles College and 2150 CICG announce a first-of-its-kind AI partnership positioning HBCUs at the center of the next wave of tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation.