Welcome to the

Innovation Pipeline

Be involved in how Babson College researches and leverages emerging academic technology

How does Babson College adopt new technology?

Either through internal investigation into new and helpful technologies or through faculty and staff approaching an ATI member directly, the following steps take place.

Stage 1:

Idea Generation

In this initial stage, we explore project concepts. What’s the core idea, and how does it address a specific problem or need for the Babson Community.

Stage 2:

Testing and Feedback

In this initial stage, we explore project concepts. What’s the core idea, and how does it address  a specific problem or need for the Babson Community.

Stage 3:

Pilot Implementation

Here, the ATI Center creates a detailed pilot plan, collects feedback from outside of IT, and evaluates the results. The final decision: Should this innovation become part of the Babson Technology Toolbox?

Stage 4:

Community Rollout

Finally, we introduce the innovation to the Babson Community. This involves communication, documentation on the Faculty and Student Portals, and training.

Closed Innovation Pipeline Projects

When an academic technology hits a roadblock and can’t advance to the next stage of the Innovation Pipeline, you can find it here. This is where those promising ideas that didn’t quite make the cut end up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common inquiries about our review process.

If I have an idea, who do I contact?

You can send your idea to support@babson.edu attention ATI Center, or click contact us below.

Who can I talk to if I want to learn more about the Innovation Pipeline?

Stop by the ATI Center, located in Horn 216 – right across the hall from the IT Help Desk – and anyone on the Innovation Pipeline team will be happy to answer your questions.

How long does each stage take?

It really depends! External factors such as time of year, necessity or interest in the tool, and prerequisites can make the process take more or less time.

Need additional help?

Our team is ready to assist you with any queries.

Welcome to the

Innovation Pipeline

How does Babson College adopt new technology?

Stage 1:

Idea Generation

In this initial stage, we explore project concepts. What’s the core idea, and how does it address a specific problem or need for the Babson Community.

Stage 2:

Testing and Feedback

In this initial stage, we explore project concepts. What’s the core idea, and how does it address a specific problem or need for the Babson Community.

Stage 3:

Pilot Implementation

Here, the ATI Center creates a detailed pilot plan, collects feedback from outside of IT, and evaluates the results. The final decision: Should this innovation become part of the Babson Technology Toolbox?

Stage 4:

Community Rollout

​Finally, we introduce the innovation to the Babson Community. This involves communication, documentation on the Faculty and Student Portals, and training.

Closed Innovation Pipeline Projects

Frequently Asked Questions

Need additional help?

In this initial stage, we explore project concepts. What’s the core idea, and how does it address  a specific problem or need for the Babson Community.

Finally, we introduce the innovation to the Babson Community. This involves communication, documentation on the Faculty and Student Portals, and training.