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  • FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Launches Fall 2026 Cohort with 17 students 

    ByAudrey

    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…

  • HBCU Innovation Internship Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates, Selects Fall 2026 Cohort to Strengthen Alabama’s Tech Talent Pipeline 

    ByAudrey

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 16, 2026) — The FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program celebrated the graduation of 20 student interns across two ceremonies held in Birmingham and Huntsville, followed by interview days for the Fall 2026 cohort—the program’s sixth since its launch in Spring 2024—marking continued momentum in strengthening Alabama’s tech talent pipeline and expanding opportunities for students from…

  • Fuel Alabama selects 11 host communities for 2026 summer programming

    ByFuel Alabama

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Fuel Alabama (FuelAL), a statewide talent attraction and retention initiative of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, has selected 11 host communities to lead its 2026 summer programming.  The program connects college students and interns with Alabama’s industries, culture and communities through immersive experiences designed to position…