10 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY University Facilities The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center) is a public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Broward County. Focused on three themes (innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship), the Levan Center supports the founder’s journey through four core programs (ideate, incubate, accelerate, and postaccelerate), as well as events and wraparound services. The Levan Center is the “world’s first theme park for entrepreneurs,” resulting in breakthrough ideation, new technologies, a talent-skills pipeline, new company formation, job creation, and scaling of early-stage and young-startup companies. It is an economic and education engine for South Florida with local, regional, national, and international impact. By powering the innovation ecosystem, the Levan Center is a major stakeholder in the establishment of a tech hub for Broward County and South Florida. It provides access to advice, education, and tools that are needed to grow ideas, business, and expertise. INNOVATION The Makerspace at the Levan Center includes robots with different applications (humanoid, autonomous, and manufacturing), 3D printers, 3D scanners, augmented and virtual reality headsets, drones, and two AI Labs— one focused on digital cities. TECHNOLOGY The Levan Center offers workshops and certificate programs to train individuals on high-demand technological skills. This training includes all levels of cybersecurity, spatial computing (e.g., AR, VR, and XR, immersive reality), and artificial intelligence/ machine learning. ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Levan Center offers a variety of coworking spaces, from community desks to private offices. It also offers four core programs to support the founder’s journey from birth of an idea through successful exit or global expansion including comprehensive wraparound services, ensuring entrepreneurial success. These programs are • Ideate This four-week program was created to assist entrepreneurs with the development of an idea through design thinking and prototyping. • Incubate This six-week program helps advance the design- thinking process. • Accelerate This 12-week program is designed to increase funding, customers, and revenue streams, as well as build brand recognition. • Postaccelerate This 16-week program is a fully customized experience to accelerate growth in a globally established enterprise, creating more jobs, increasing revenue, and maximizing positive impact The goal of the Levan Center University Advisory Council is to link the NSU community with opportunities that enhance the academic mission. This includes collaboration, experiential oppor- tunities, practicum experiences, and major applied research projects. The council consists of NSU leadership representing academic colleges, facilities, regional campus operations, academic affairs, university advancement, student affairs, and translational research. ALAN B. LEVAN | NSU BROWARD CENTER OF INNOVATION u
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