AI Excellence Hub

AI Excellence Hub

The AI Excellence Hub is the service and innovation arm of the Dendritic Institute, designed to translate cutting-edge research and academic expertise into practical impact for FGCU, industry, government, and the community. It provides a portfolio of consultancy and R&D services—ranging from AI strategy and custom solution development to technology integration, data analytics, and ethics consulting—while also offering hands-on experimentation, training and upskilling programs, and innovation challenges. By connecting faculty, students, and external partners, the Hub fosters responsible adoption of human-centered AI, accelerates digital transformation, and drives solutions to real-world challenges across education, health, environment, business, and public policy.

Core Functions

Industry Partnerships

To build relationships with businesses seeking AI/DS solutions.

Government Collaboration

To work with public agencies on policy and implementation.

Community Engagement

To address local challenges through applied AI/DS.

Technology Transfer

To commercialize research innovations.

Events & Networking

To organize conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Consultancy and R&D Services

1. AI/DS Strategy & Roadmapping – We help organizations define clear AI and data science strategies, set priorities, and develop phased implementation roadmaps.

2. Custom AI Solution Development – We design and build tailored AI solutions, including proof-of-concepts (PoC) and Minimal Viable Products (MVPs), aligned with client needs.

3. Technology Assessment & Integration – We evaluate existing technologies and support seamless integration of AI tools into organizational systems.

4. Data Strategy & Analytics – We develop data governance frameworks and deliver advanced analytics to turn raw data into actionable insights.

5. AI Readiness & Ethics Consulting – We assess organizational AI maturity, provide ethical guidelines, and ensure compliance with responsible AI practices.

6. Workshops & Upskilling Programs – We deliver hands-on training sessions to build AI literacy, technical skills, and organizational readiness.

7. Hackathons & Innovation Challenges – We organize collaborative events to co-create innovative AI-driven solutions with students, faculty, and partners.

8. Policy Support & Public Sector Guidance – We advise government and nonprofit partners on AI adoption, governance, and policy frameworks.

Collaborations

We are proud to collaborate with leading industry partners, ​government agencies, and academic institutions, both institutionally and through our ​members, to advance the field of AI and Data Science. If you want to establish a collaboration or have a specific challenge to be tackled by AI or data science, please do contact us and we will be happy to discuss how Dendritic can help you solve your problem.

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Student Opportunities

We offer opportunities for students to get involved, including internships, research assistantships, service-learning and project-based learning experiences. 

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