Innovation Capabilities - Division of Research & Innovation

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INNOVATION - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The I-CEED Innovation - Economic Development unit fosters innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurialism across campus and in the region. Our vision extends beyond the PVAMU three campuses located in Prairie View, Waller County, North-West Houston, and Downtown Houston, Harris County, into the Greater Houston Area and the State of Texas. Inventors and entrepreneurs of color predominantly drive our support for wealth and job creation.

$766M Economic Impact 5,300 Jobs Created $3.9B Long-term Impact

TEXAS

3 Campuses 8 Colleges 8,940 Students 1800 Faculty / Staff 45 States, 47 Countries 36BS, 35MS / PhD Programs NCAA Division 1, 16 Sports

GREATER HOUSTON

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY WALLER COUNTY

$586M Economic Impact 4,138 Jobs Created $2.3B Long-term Impact

$235M Economic Impact 1,925 Jobs Created $245M Long-term Impact

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is an economic engine for the Greater Houston Region, Waller County, The City of Prairie View, and the State of Texas. As the primary agent for innovation-led economic development, the I-CEED team seeks partnerships that will enhance and empower PVAMU’s research and innovation enterprise. Our sustainable innovation and commercial ecosystem afford opportunities to identify problems and provide solutions to our local, regional, and global markets. PVAMU has a rich history of producing entrepreneurs that develop businesses and novel technological innovations that are impactful and disruptive.

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