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Fall in Alabama means more than football and falling leaves — for our Fall 2026 FuelHBCU Innovation Internship cohort, it means growth. This week, the cohort held its first professional development session of the semester, and the theme couldn’t have been more fitting: leadership. Leading with Knowledge, Courage, and Initiative The session dug into what…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Aug. 25, 2026 — The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), in partnership with Innovate Alabama, has launched the fall 2026 cohort of the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship, placing 17 students with startups, accelerators and innovation-focused organizations across Alabama.  The 12-week, project-based fall internship runs from August through November, providing students with hands-on professional experience while connecting Alabama employers with…