Introducing the DI2 Accelerator — the new home for WashU Digital Transformation

What We Do

The DI2 Accelerator, born from Washington University’s Here & Next strategic plan for Digital Transformation, represents a bold vision for success in the new digital economy.

The DI2 Accelerator will expand and support work in the digital domain to grow research excellence, enhance and strengthen educational experiences for our students, and enable operational excellence.

Our goals include: 

Amplify and accelerate the activities of researchers and innovators working in prioritized digital domains. 

Inform the architecture and operations of data and computing infrastructure needed to position the university as a “living laboratory” for digital transformation.

Embed digital competencies into teaching and learning at all levels. 

What’s Next

Our year 2 objectives are ambitious — and will touch a range of disciplines across the university. Here are just a few.

  • Launch an External Advisory Board, complementing the existing university-wide Internal Advisory Committee.
  • Advance a proposal for a strategic cloud computing partnership to address research computing and data analytics at a university-wide level.
  • Develop a strategic roadmap for AI research and practice across all academic units.
  • Host two major convening events, including Digital Universities US 2024.
  • See the full list of year 2 objectives here. 

Digital Solutions Studio

Launched in early 2023 as part of the DI2 Accelerator, the DSS helps faculty bring their research to life through software engineering and development assistance.

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Get Support and Collaborate

From funding to software development, our team can help support your digitally enabled research.

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Convening Events

Join Us for Coffee

Curious about Digital Transformation? Have ideas? Want to get involved? Every Thursday, join the Digital Transformation implementation team for coffee and a collaborative discussion with researchers and innovators across the university working in prioritized digital domains.

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Innovation in Action

‘Here and Next’ Seed Grants awarded

‘Here and Next’ Seed Grants awarded (Links to an external site)

The Sources
Washington University in St. Louis’ Research Development Office recently awarded its latest batch of “Here and Next” Seed Grants. The winning research teams are interdisciplinary and focus on five key elements of the university’s strategic plan: public health, global health, environmental research, digital transformation and research that impacts the St. Louis community.
Winners Announced: Accelerator Award for Open Educational Resources

Winners Announced: Accelerator Award for Open Educational Resources (Links to an external site)

WashU Libraries
Scholarly Communications & Digital Publishing (ScholPub) at WashU Libraries and the Digital Intelligence & Innovation Accelerator (DI2) are pleased to announce the awardees for the inaugural Accelerator Award for OERs. The DI2 Accelerator Award for Open Educational Resources (OER) offered WashU faculty and staff funding in the categories of Adoption ($2,500), Adaptation ($5,000), and Creation ($7,500) of […]
2025 WashU Data Viz Competition Award Winners

2025 WashU Data Viz Competition Award Winners

In the right hands, data holds the power to tell stories, reveal patterns, and drive meaningful change. The inaugural WashU Data Viz Competition celebrated the incredible talent of the WashU community to visualize complex information, highlighting projects that transform raw data into insights that are both impactful and accessible. This year’s competition featured outstanding work […]
Betsy Sinclair and Nathan Jacobs named assistant vice provosts for digital transformation 

Betsy Sinclair and Nathan Jacobs named assistant vice provosts for digital transformation 

Betsy Sinclair and Nathan Jacobs have been appointed assistant vice provosts for digital transformation at Washington University in St. Louis, bringing renewed focus and leadership to the Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator. Their appointments represent a pivotal step in advancing faculty research excellence, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and accelerating the translation of innovation into real-world […]

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