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Air University Innovation Accelerator
AUiX Logo
Institute overview
Formed5 April, 2021 (5 April, 2021)
TypeDefense strategy think tank
HeadquartersAir University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama
Motto"One Step Beyond"
Institute executive
  • Col William “Bill” DeMarco (ret.), Chief of Innovation Development
Parent departmentDepartment of the Air Force
Parent institutionAir University
Websitehttps://auix.org/

The Air University Innovation Accelerator (AUiX) is a United States Department of the Air Force think tank which works to identify and develop innovative ideas from students of Air University and connect them into the innovation ecosystem. AUiX seeks to promote open innovation within Air University and the DoD more widely. Part of Air University, it provides support to the Air Force, the Space Force, the joint services, civilian federal agencies, and academic research institutions.

History edit

The Air University Innovation Accelerator (AUiX) was formed in 2021 as a resource to “sit atop”[1] the various schools and centers of Air University to foster collaborative innovation outside of typical silos.

Since 2018 AUiX has hosted its LEDx Strategy (Leadership Educational Developmental eXperience: Strategy) annually in Montgomery, AL. Previously featured speakers include Prof. Jeffery DeGraff, Dr. Valda Harris Montgomery (daughter of Richard H. Harris), and Christoph Loch. Other contributing institutions include Johns Hopkins University[2] and University of Cambridge[3][4]. This event focuses on bringing together thought leaders and innovators from different fields to share insights related to leadership and innovation.

In 2023, AUiX began operating out of The Eagle Institute, a facility built within the historic Kress building in order to connect Air University with local academia/industry. Including a "classroom of the future", wargaming/strategy suite, makerspace, and several other collaborative spaces, The Eagle Institute serves as a beacon for innovators of all backgrounds to contribute to the mission and vision of AUiX.

Mission edit

AUiX’s mission is to activate and prototype ideas from Air University students, faculty and staff through teaching, research, engagements, community partners, and a whole-of-nation approach.[5][6] AUiX accelerates innovation by taking an idea or research, linking it to strategy, obtaining sponsorship, developing a funding/contracting solution, and connecting the idea holder to the right industry, academia, or government partners towards obtaining traction.

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  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Air Force

  1. ^ "AUiX Information Video". July 15, 2021. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  2. ^ "WSFA News article". June 21, 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  3. ^ "Cambridge Center for Social Innovation". June 12, 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  4. ^ "Lucy Cavendish College". June 14, 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  5. ^ "AUiX Information Video". March 1, 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  6. ^ "Tenacious - a podcast with Andy Christiansen: What Makes a Good Leader? with Dr. Bill DeMarco". May 24, 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-14.