The Innovation Accelerator is the engine that brings together collaborative teams within the College community to envision and propose bold initiatives that propel the College’s strategic plan, STEM for a Better World.
In the inaugural 2024–2025 Innovation Accelerator, faculty and staff submitted 21 proposals, and the College selected six proposals to advance to the next stage. The six proposal teams presented their projects to the community and external stakeholders at the College’s first Innovation Showcase on April 4, 2025. Ultimately, three projects were selected to receive funding and put their plans into action as Innovation Accelerator Laboratories.
As a key component of Harvey Mudd’s strategic planning goal on Innovative Education, the College envisions the Innovation Accelerator as a long-term center of excellence that cultivates and drives forward-thinking possibilities for Harvey Mudd while also fostering philanthropic partnerships to propel us into the future.
Call for Proposals: Innovation Accelerator Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence
Harvey Mudd has announced a call for proposals from faculty for a new Innovation Accelerator (IA) Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence. The IA Lab for AI will explore both the technical frontiers of artificial intelligence and the human dimensions of its impact on society. Proposals should focus on some combination of teaching, research, partnerships and/or student engagement, and should demonstrate innovation and impact in AI education, research or practice. Proposals are due Oct. 24, 2025, with up to four projects to receive $30,000 in seed funding.
In the inaugural 2024-25 Innovation Accelerator, collaborative teams of faculty and staff submitted 21 proposals; the College selected six proposals to advance to the Innovation Showcase, where three projects were chosen to become Innovation Accelerator Laboratories and develop their projects further.
On April 4, 2025, Harvey Mudd held its inaugural Innovation Showcase. Six proposals were advanced to the second stage to raise additional funding. These teams, consisting of faculty and staff collaborators, presented their proposals to the community and external stakeholders, and three projects were chosen to continue as Innovation Accelerator Laboratories.
