The Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator is the new home for Washington University’s Digital Transformation efforts. Learn more about who we are and what we’re doing.

What is the Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator?

The Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator is the institutional home of Washington University’s Digital Transformation initiative, born from the Here & Next strategic plan. By supporting faculty research, equipping students and mid-career learners with digital competencies, and working to optimize computational infrastructure, the DI2 Accelerator is leading the charge for WashU to be a trailblazer in the digital domain.

What is Digital Transformation?

Digital Transformation is a process that aims to improve an entity through combinations of information, computing, communication, and connectivity technologies. It is an undertaking that spans industries and organizations and does not have an endpoint. It continues to evolve as technology evolves.

What does the DI2 Accelerator do?

The DI2 Accelerator leads WashU’s Digital Transformation efforts by:

  • Supporting university researchers who are creating bold innovations in the digital space.
  • Embedding digital competencies into teaching and learning at all levels.
  • Informing the design and operations of data and computing infrastructure at WashU to position the university as a “living laboratory” for Digital Transformation.
How does the DI2 Accelerator support researchers?

The DI2 Accelerator supports researchers in a number of ways. We are working to implement a modern, user-friendly research computing infrastructure that will allow for seamless interdisciplinary collaboration. We also assist WashU researchers in identifying and applying for Here & Next seed funding. Through our Digital Solutions Studio, we offer professional software development services that bring research projects to life quickly and cost-effectively.

How does the DI2 Accelerator support teaching and learning at WashU?

The DI2 Accelerator is working to embed digital competencies into teaching and learning at all levels. We do this by analyzing WashU’s digital competencies and identifying potential areas of need and growth. We also consult on the creation of new educational tracks and assist in launching digital-based programs in an effort to recruit applied computation and data science trainees.

How can I get involved?

We invite all faculty, researchers, students, and affiliates to become part of WashU’s Digital Transformation. We host regular Coffee Hours where you can learn about ongoing initiatives and discover what the DI2 Accelerator can do for you. Be sure to also check out our events, and sign up for our newsletter or join our Teams channel to learn about our latest offerings and opportunities for collaboration.

What is the Digital Solutions Studio? Can it help me?

The Digital Solutions Studio (DSS) is a team of software engineers dedicated to helping WashU researchers bring their digital-forward projects to life. It’s essentially our very own software development agency. Stay tuned for more information regarding project eligibility requirements and costs.

How do I contact the DI2 Accelerator team?

We’re here to answer your questions and discuss how the DI2 Accelerator can bring the power of Digital Transformation to you. Please contact us at di2accelerator@wustl.edu.