PROPEL Center Launches Future of Tech Innovation Challenge to Spotlight HBCU Talent & Shape the Next Generation of AI Leaders

April 27, 2026

PROPEL Center, the global HBCU technology and innovation hub committed to strengthening the future Black talent pipeline, announced the launch of the Future of Tech Innovation Challenge, a national competition designed to equip Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students with critical AI skills, real-world problem-solving experience, and direct access to leading employers.