The Alabama Collective and Builders + Backers Celebrate HBCU Student Innovation

This summer, The Alabama Collective and Builders + Backers proudly wrapped up an impactful cohort of student entrepreneurs, supported through a partnership aimed at accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship across HBCU campuses. […]
The Alabama Collective and Builders + Backers Partner to Accelerate HBCU Innovation and Entrepreneurship

MONTGOMERY, AL — The Alabama Collective and Builders + Backers today announced a groundbreaking partnership to expand entrepreneurial opportunities for HBCU students and alumni across Alabama. Through this collaboration, winners of […]
Year Two of The Alabama Collective and Innovate Alabama’s HBCU Innovation Experience: ‘Innovation Power Hours’ Concludes with Success!

For the second consecutive year, the HBCU Innovation Experience: Innovation Power Hours brought together students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across Alabama to celebrate homecoming season with a […]
Small Business Administration Awards $1M to Alabama Resource Organizations for SBIR/STTR Support

The SBA has awarded a $1M, 5-year contract under the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program to Team Catalyst, consisting of The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, The Alabama Collective, […]
2024 Magic City Classic Recap

The Alabama Collective’s impactful weekend at the 2024 Magic City Classic was a vibrant celebration of innovation, collaboration, and community empowerment. The series of events began with the GovTech Networking […]
Bridging Sports and Technology: The Alabama Collective Partners with RCX Sports Foundation

We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between The Alabama Collective and the RCX Sports Foundation. Together, we are creating new opportunities that unite the worlds of sports and […]
Spring 2024 Innovation Power Hours Recap

Expose, Educate, Engage and Empower Expose & Educate: Through partnerships with EdFarm and the Auburn University Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship, attendees were EXPOSED & EDUCATED on leveraging […]
A Showcase of Innovation: Celebrating the Winners of the 2023-2024

The 2023-2024 Innovate Alabama Entrepreneurship Hackathon was held on January 10, 2024 and spotlighted the brightest minds in rural innovation from Alabama’s colleges and universities. It was hosted in collaboration […]
The Alabama Collective’s Year in Review 2023: A Year of Milestones and Impact

The Alabama Collective proudly reflects on a remarkable year filled with achievements, growth, and meaningful contributions to Alabama’s tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Here are our top five highlights of 2023: […]
Practical StartUp Strategies

The Alabama Collective, in partnership with Auburn University’s Lowder Center for Family Business & Entrepreneurship, successfully hosted two insightful sessions on December 5th and 7th, 2023. These sessions marked a […]