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Innovation in Alabama is built through collaboration.
This video from State of Innovation Day highlights how Innovate Alabama and partners statewide are connecting founders, talent and capital to help companies start, scale, and stay in Alabama.
▶️ Watch how Alabama’s innovation economy is being built — together. And check out the full recap from State of Innovation Day: innovatealabama.org/stories/…
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Innovation isn’t confined to Alabama’s urban centers.
Across rural Alabama, innovation hubs are expanding access to technology, workforce training, entrepreneurship support and new opportunities.
Explore three rural innovation centers helping shape Alabama’s future: innovatealabama.org/stories/…
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Board Spotlight: Sec. Greg Reed
Sec. Reed has been a driving force behind Innovate Alabama since day one.
Join us in thanking him for his role in aligning workforce, education and opportunity across Alabama.
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We're proud to support EARTH, the state's only center that combines innovation, education, family support and workforce training under one roof, through our Supplemental Grant Program. More here: yellowhammernews.com/secreta…
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A year ago, J. Sebastian Garcia-Medina couldn't point Dothan on a map.
Today, he's building Khaya Biosciences in the Wiregrass after discovering the region through the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator.
See how one introduction turned into a long-term investment: innovatealabama.org/stories/…
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UAB is turning discovery into impact.
Ranked nationally in the inaugural Cure Innovation Index, UAB is recognized as one of the nation's top biomedical research institutions.
The only public university in the Deep South in the top 50. 👏 yellowhammernews.com/uab-nam…
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Board Spotlight: Dir. Bill Poole
Dir. Poole is Board Chair of Innovate Alabama and a foundational leader since the Alabama Innovation Commission.
Join us in thanking him for helping shape how Alabama invests in innovation, talent and growth.
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Proud to see Mary Beth Grant featured in Business Alabama’s Alabama’s Women in Tech 2026.
Through her work at Innovate Alabama, Mary Beth is helping expand access to capital and support the next generation of Alabama startups.
Read more: businessalabama.com/alabamas…
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"We're not tourists in the biotech sector. We're the hosts."
That's what Dr. Karim Budhwani said when asked about the role Alabama is playing in supporting groundbreaking bioscience research, including his own work with Cerflux, a biotech company committed to crushing cancer.
Read more: yellowhammernews.com/alabama…
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We’re kicking off a new weekly series to spotlight Innovate Alabama’s Board of Directors.
These leaders help shape the future of innovation, workforce and opportunity across our state.
Follow along each week as we highlight their impact.
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Raegan Harris found her path by exploring Alabama firsthand through FuelAL and the Student Retention Council.
Programs like this help students connect with communities, career opportunities and their future in the state.
Read her story: innovatealabama.org/stories/…
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📣 Deadline extended!
Current Innovate Alabama Network Designees now have until July 9 at 6 p.m. CT to apply for a Network Project Grant.
Get support for projects that strengthen Alabama's innovation ecosystem: innovatealabama.org/programs…
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Please join us in welcoming Danny Windham to the Innovate Alabama Board of Directors.
Danny brings 25+ years of leadership in technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation, helping strengthen our mission to support founders across Alabama.
Welcome, Danny!
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LIVE NOW: The Innovate Alabama Board of Directors meeting is underway in Cullman. Tune in for updates on the initiatives helping innovators grow roots in Alabama and preparing our state for the economy of the future: innovatealabama.org/livestre…
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2 days until Alabama HQ at @Sloss_Tech.
One year after launching the Alabama Venture Studio and its fund, we're returning with a real-world success story.
Hear how a corporate challenge became a venture-backable startup led by an Alabama founder, and what it means for the future of company creation in Alabama.
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3 days until @Sloss_Tech.
Innovation doesn't happen in a vacuum.
Join conversations at Alabama HQ about quality of life, outdoor recreation and why people are choosing Alabama.
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4 days until Sloss Tech.
The future of Alabama's innovation economy depends on strong talent.
At Alabama HQ and Next in Tech, attendees can learn about pathways for students and early-career professionals to connect with employers, gain experience and build careers in Alabama.
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5 days until @Sloss_Tech.
Hear from founders, investors and innovation leaders who have built successful companies in Alabama.
Join the conversation at Alabama HQ and learn what it takes to grow a business right here at home.
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Alabama HQ is back at @Sloss_Tech 2026.
Join us June 25-26 as we spotlight the talent, founders and rural innovation driving Alabama forward.
We're proud to be the Presenting Sponsor. Stop by Alabama HQ and be part of the conversation.
#InnovateAlabama
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