HBCU Startup Labs will serve as the center of partner relationships that will drive innovation and entrepreneurial success within the HBCU community.  LABS is designed to partner with various organizations. 

-        SBIR/STTR Partners – Government funding opportunities based on commercial potential

-        School Partners – Includes other HBCUs, other minority and non-minority serving institutions

-        Tech Transfer Partners – Includes government, public and private companies with available IP

-        Venture Capital – Private funding partners in exchange for equity

-        Small Business Administration – Government agency supporting the small business community

-        Community Partners – For-profit and non-profit partners seeking to support the LABS program  

-        Corporate Partners – Large businesses seeking to support LABS

-        Innovation Centers/Labs – Various incubators, accelerators and centers of innovation