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This project establishes a new special grant partnership between the Interledger Foundation (ILF) and Bowie State University (BSU), representing the third collaboration between the two institutions over the past four years. Building on a strong record of successful joint initiatives, the program deepens a strategic relationship focused on advancing inclusive, open digital infrastructure through education, research, and applied learning. Through this grant, BSU will continue expanding on-campus engagement with Interledger’s mission and technology stack across students, faculty, and academic programming.
In addition to sustained campus-level impact, this initiative positions BSU as a lead convener in developing a broader HBCU network exposed to ILF’s work and technologies. BSU will connect and support peer HBCUs by facilitating knowledge sharing, collaborative programming, and pathways into ILF-supported research and workforce opportunities. By extending access beyond a single institution, the partnership scales Interledger’s impact across the HBCU ecosystem while strengthening inclusive participation in next-generation digital and financial infrastructure.