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Grant-Funded Innovation

Pushing the boundaries of what's possible with support from leading institutions. Every project aims to democratize access to advanced technology.

$3.5M+

Total Funding

8

Active Projects

12

Partner Institutions

50K+

People Impacted

AI Accessibility Initiative
NSF #2024-UTLYZE-001National Science Foundation
Active

Developing AI tools that work for everyone, regardless of technical expertise. Our goal: make AI as easy as sending an email.

Funding

$750,000

Duration

24 months

Started

January 2024

Phase

2 of 4

Overall Progress35%

Project Milestones

Phase 1: Research & User Studies
Phase 2: Prototype Development
Phase 3: Beta Testing & Iteration
Phase 4: Public Release & Documentation

Current Impact

500+

users Reached

3

tools Created

2

papers Published

Research Team

Dr. Sarah Chen, James Brady, Michael Torres, 4 Research Engineers

SMB Digital Transformation Accelerator
SBA-SBIR-2024-089Small Business Administration
Active

Creating affordable, practical AI solutions specifically designed for small and medium businesses.

Funding

$500,000

Duration

18 months

Started

March 2024

Phase

1 of 3

Overall Progress25%

Project Milestones

Phase 1: Toolkit Development
Phase 2: Pilot Program
Phase 3: Scale & Distribution

Current Impact

50+

businesses Helped

3.2x

avg R O I

500+

jobs Impacted

Research Team

Amanda Rodriguez, James Brady, 3 Implementation Specialists

Our Research Priorities

Human-Centered AI

Making AI accessible and beneficial for all users, regardless of technical expertise

Ethical Innovation

Ensuring AI development follows ethical principles and protects user privacy

Productivity Science

Understanding how technology can enhance rather than complicate human work

Practical Application

Bridging the gap between academic research and real-world implementation

Partner With Us on Innovation

We're always looking for organizations to participate in our research, pilot new solutions, or collaborate on grant proposals.