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 technology to realize their entrepreneurial dreams. From artificial intelligence (AI) to app development, participants learned how to harness these tools to create innovative business ideas […]
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 with several key organizations: Innovate Alabama, The Alabama Collective, the University of Alabama Birmingham, Montgomery Tech Lab, The Alabama Power Foundation, Shipt, and the United […]
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.
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.
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 significant step in supporting aspiring entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. Led by Joshua Sahib, serial entrepreneur and managing director of the Lowder Center, Practical Startup Strategies […]
Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs: All Access at the Turkey Day Classic
The Alabama Collective proudly hosted, “All Access at the Turkey Day Classic: Entrepreneurs Edition,” on November 22nd at the Lab on Dexter in Downtown Montgomery.
Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs: All Access at the Turkey Day Classic
Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs: All Access at the Turkey Day Classic The Alabama Collective proudly hosted, “All Access at the Turkey Day Classic: Entrepreneurs Edition,” on November 22nd at the Lab on Dexter in Downtown Montgomery. Mayor Steven Reed opened the event with inspiring remarks about Montgomery’s support for entrepreneurs and the city’s wealth of unique opportunities. […]
Pitching Innovation: Highlights from the HBCU Business Pitch Competition
The “HBCU Business Pitch Competition @ Magic City Classic was a monumental event that fueled innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment within the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community.
Pitching Innovation: Highlights from the HBCU Business Pitch Competition
The “HBCU Business Pitch Competition @ Magic City Classic was a monumental event that fueled innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment within the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community. We were thrilled to have received a multitude of exceptional video entry applications representing 7 of our 4-year Alabama HBCUs, from talented individuals who shared their business […]
HBCU Innovation Power Hours
The Innovate Alabama HBCU Innovation Experience is coming to an HBCU campus near YOU for Innovation Power Hours! Students and faculty will participate in various digital skills learning labs throughout the Innovation Power Hour. These rotating stations will feature the latest Apple equipment and showcase various technologies and concepts, including the Apple SWIFT programming language, […]
Blacks in Tech/HBCU App Design& Pitch Competition
The Alabama Collective hosted its second annual Blacks in Tech Roundtable on Thursday, August 31st. The event empowered communities to close the diversity gap by showcasing senior-level speakers, panels, and engagement opportunities related to tech and innovation in the state. The roundtable featured representatives from leading tech companies, government organizations, and academia who discussed topics […]
DAFITC HBCU Greek Mixer
We had an epic celebration on August 30th, 2023, at the DAFITC/HBCU Greek Mixer in downtown Montgomery at 23 Court Cigar Bar! It was an unforgettable night of unity and connection as we engaged with local HBCU and Greek students, alumni, and faculty. It was more than just a mixer; it was a chance to […]