Overview

Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator is an initiative aimed to promote and foster social entrepreneurship and innovation among upcoming FIU artists & designers. The incubator’s one-to-two-year residency provides Ratcliffe fellows with essential tools to turn their ideas into profitable businesses.

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The Challenge

Like many institutions, the indefinite onset of COVID-19 impacted universities around the country. At Florida International University (FIU), located in North Miami, leadership quickly mobilized shifting all course work from in-person to virtual setups. Students, administrators and faculty embraced Canvas and Zoom as part of their daily workflow whether they were ready or not. But what about more experimental funded programs, like an incubator that was built with intention to be in-person, hands-on and cross-functional? How can we form insights into what was working, what was not, and where to make improvements to meet the future needs of students, faculty and mentors?​ To learn more about the project Click PDF.

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