Science & Business Savvy Intersect at The Human Innovation Institute
The Human Innovation Institute is a groundbreaking new initiative connecting companies and business leaders with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), fostering a mutually beneficial, collaborative environment.
Connect With Experts in Ergonomics & Human Movement
By partnering with HII, companies have an opportunity to engage with our scientific and industry experts in a consulting capacity, providing invaluable insights for product development and testing.
HII facilitates product design through an equity, inclusion, and diversity lens, ensuring a comprehensive perspective. Businesses partnering with HII not only accelerate their test and run phases but also enter a specialized industry niche — encompassing fields like medical devices, footwear, apparel, fitness applications, technology, epidemiology, population movement, security, and identity recognition.
Our Mission & Model
HII’s model and mission are informed by the leadership of Dr. Von Homer, who has extensive experience translating academic expertise into practical product development solutions.
Bridging the gap between academic exploration and real-world impact, HII strategically connects companies to HBCUs to create business opportunities for footwear manufacturers, apparel producers, and medical device makers by providing information to empower human-centric design approaches. To produce this information, HII utilizes HBCU subject matter experts, guides patenting strategies, and identifies areas for commercialization.
About Dr. Von Homer
Dr. Von M. Homer is an Associate Professor at Western University of Health Science, Entrepreneur in Residence at Delaware State University, as well as the Founder of Hx Innovations, a movement analytics and software company.
With expertise in computational neuroscience, biomechanics, ergonomics, motor control of movement, gait analysis, footwear, apparel, and biomechatronics, Dr. Homer has authored patents for numerous products and processes in the footwear and digital health space, consulting with some of the industry’s most high-profile brands.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in computational neuroscience, a Master of Science in biomechanics, a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology, as well as numerous graduate certifications, and a Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics. He has practiced and taught in the field of biomechanics, gait, orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics for over 15 years, including a clinical appointment at the National Institutes of Health.
Elevate Your Business and Propel Innovation with The Human Innovation Institute
HII is now partnering business leaders and brands with HBCU Subject Matter Experts in ergonomics, human movement, and related field industries. Connect with us today, to learn more.
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