The DI2 Accelerator exists to inspire and support Washington University researchers who are addressing problems with truly innovative digital solutions.
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Seed Funding
Here & Next seed grants and preproposal assistance are available for Digital Transformation research projects that are ambitious, critical, and interdisciplinary. Find out if your project qualifies.
Digital Solutions Studio
The DSS is essentially WashU’s very own software development agency. See how our engineers bring digital research to life.
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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 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 […]