Vision & Value
At the intersection of innovation and insight, NSAAI’s focus on continuous improvement for the student, professional, and enterprise of our Black and African American communities is at the forefront of what we stand for. Our vision is to shape the future of innovation by ensuring that representation among the African American innovator is both disruptive and commonplace in academia and practice. Our value proposition intends to disrupt the Innovation ecosystem by diversifying the community where innovation is researched and applied.
From the Classroom to the Board Room
Allow NSAAI to be a part of your journey in Innovation, starting in Grade School and continuing on to the workplace.
Does your High School qualify as a Magnet, Charter, or STEM immersion equivalent specializing in a STEM-focused curriculum? Does your High School participate in the AVID program? If so, consider NSAAI as an educational partner equipped to assist prospective collegiate freshmen with the application process specific to degree programs in Innovation. As a guiding partner in education, NSAAI exists to comprehensively prepare college-ready High School students for entry into Innovation degree programs through informed support via keynote speaking engagements, interactive classroom learning opportunities, and immersive preparations necessary for college acceptance, early decision and early action.
Does your college campus offer a BA/BS/MS or Doctorate specialization in Innovation? Are you searching for a community to study, mentor, and fellowship with? Are you seeking a scholarship to assist with the financial support of your degree in Innovation? Are you looking for internship opportunities in the field and practice of Innovation with a Fortune 500 company? Are you interested in attending conferences and summits specific to the research, practice, and collaboration of those within the discipline of innovation? Consider starting a NSAAI Chapter on your college campus and become an industry leader upon graduating with a degree in Innovation.
As a professional, do you long to feel empowered to represent yourself as a leader or executive of color? Do you find value in creating a community of colleagues: mentors, sponsors, advocates, and advisors centered around the practice of Innovation that can create a sustainable and equal future for all? Would your organization benefit from increasing leadership and executive representation of the Black and African American demographic in Innovation through internships, direct placements, and networking opportunities? Would your organization benefit from creating an environment where Black and African American colleagues can connect, grow, and advance in the discipline and practice of Innovation? Consider forming a NSAAI professional association in your organization.
NSAAI provides a community and general safe space for all things innovation
NSAAI is an outlet to connect and collaborate with other like-minded individuals in Innovation, STEM, and Technology.
NSAAI is home to the POC Innovation family