The Architecture of Innovation
Research to commercialization, end‑to‑end.
The Catalyst at Belhaven is a vertically integrated public benefit venture engine. We build the full lifecycle—from research and pilots to product delivery—while protecting mission outcomes through explicit standards.
The dual‑track engine
Track A runs institutional research pilots. Track B runs commercial sandboxes that fund living‑wage student work.
Track A · Healthcare AI
Clinical Decision Support positioning, de‑identified datasets, RBAC, secure sandboxing, and encrypted imaging workflows.
Track B · Sterling Treats
Zero‑waste industrial symbiosis—upcycling brewer’s spent grain into premium canine wellness products with traceability.
Herbalyst · Tea companion app
A one‑stop‑shop for tea lovers—find tailored tea preferences, explore ingredients and recipes, and save favorites for later.
Healthcare dashboard sources
Curated public data sources and a workspace starter for Mississippi healthcare dashboards.
MS State Department of Health (MSDH)
State-level public health information, reports, and statistics.
Mississippi Division of Medicaid
Program information and publications useful for Medicaid-related metrics.
CMS Open Data
Medicare/Medicaid datasets, utilization, quality, and more.
CDC BRFSS
Health behaviors and outcomes surveillance data.
CDC/NCHS Vital Statistics (NVSS)
Births, deaths, and cause-of-death statistics.
U.S. Census (ACS)
Population and social determinants commonly paired with health indicators.
Dashboard build (next step)
Add KPIs, county/year filters, and connect visualizations to one or more sources above.
Zero‑waste commercial sandbox
Premium canine wellness products made from upcycled 100% organic brewers’ spent grain—a zero‑waste pipeline that trains student talent while funding public benefit.
From “spent” to value
Brewers’ spent grain is nutrient‑dense and often discarded. Sterling Treats turns that liability into a clean input stream—reducing waste and creating jobs.
Compliance is part of quality. We adhere to applicable Mississippi requirements (Cottage Law or Commercial Feed Law, as applicable) including labeling standards: brand name, net weight, guaranteed analysis, and ingredient preponderance.
A one‑stop‑shop for tea lovers
Herbalyst helps users discover custom tea preferences for medicinal, recreational, or artisanal needs—powered by an AI chat experience and searchable ingredients/recipes.
What it does
- AI chat: tailored tea recommendations based on needs, mood, or health goals
- Search: ingredients and recipes with clear exploration pathways
- Save: store favorite recipes for later
- Learn: read about herbal tea benefits
- Shopping integrations: Instacart and Walmart links for purchasing ingredients
Project 62 requirements & standards
Operating rules, infrastructure requirements, facility standards, and portfolio constraints.
1) Operational & methodological requirements
These requirements enforce public benefit outcomes and disciplined execution.
- 4A flywheel: Act (Analyze) → Aim (Create) → Align (Apply) → Assess (Evaluate).
- 65/35 financial mandate: OpEx capped at 65% of gross revenue; 35% redistributed as Social Surplus (14% university general funds, 13% R&D, 5% local charity, 3% STEM scholarships).
- Kanban governance & billing: Backlog → Research → Build → Validate → Deploy → Measure → Monetize. Billing ties to completed tasks.
- Student workforce integration: $20/hr living wage + Student IP Assignment Agreement + Bloom’s “Creation” level deliverables.
- Supplier development: prioritize diverse, ethical, inclusive supply chains within local enterprise partnerships.
2) Technical & infrastructure requirements
Compute and security are driven by data sensitivity (especially healthcare) and modeling needs.
- Healthcare AI & compute stack: GPU nodes with minimum 24GB VRAM for 3D volumetric modeling; Python + PyTorch + medical deep learning libraries.
- Data security & governance: de‑identified datasets, HIPAA-aligned hosting, RBAC, secure sandbox environments, encrypted DICOM servers.
- Web ecosystem & e-commerce: lightweight WordPress architecture with Ecwid for taxes, subscriptions, and compliance.
3) Physical space & facility requirements (The Lab)
- Applied VR/Gaming Lab (2000–3000 sq ft): dedicated commercial circuits, upgraded HVAC + insulation, subflooring, acoustic wall paneling.
- Co-Founders & admin office: locking cabinets, smartboard/whiteboard, teleconferencing equipment.
- Conference & collaboration zones: two conference rooms (8–10 and 6–8) with screens; open foyer seating (8–10) with branded display monitor.
4) Core portfolio product requirements
- Radiology AI Digital Twin (Track A): positioned as Clinical Decision Support (not autonomous diagnosis); 12‑month pilot with a regional academic medical center.
- Sterling Treats Microfactory (Track B): zero‑waste symbiosis via spent grain upcycling; QR traceability (“Sterling Pulse”); compliance with Mississippi Cottage Law or Commercial Feed Law labeling requirements.
- Project Sphinx VR App: Meta Quest 360° navigation under a strict $10,000 MVP budget; content‑based filtering major advisory under a $300 AI budget; gamified FAFSA guidance with civic partners.
Privacy policy
We collect only what we need to operate, we do not sell personal data, and we keep data purpose‑limited.
1) Scope
This policy applies to pages under this website, including Catalyst pages and contact pages. Hosted third‑party storefronts may have their own policies.
2) Information we collect
We may collect contact information you provide (name, email, phone), message content, and basic technical logs depending on hosting configuration.
3) How we use information
We use information to respond to inquiries, coordinate pilots, and improve materials. We ask that you do not submit PHI or credentials via web forms.
Summary
Please do not submit PHI or confidential credentials via web forms or email. For healthcare pilots, we coordinate a secure intake path.
4) Healthcare AI posture
5) Contact (privacy questions)
Email TheCatalyst@Belhaven.edu or call 601-973-5004.
Student résumés & project proposals
Students can join the résumé repository; sponsors can submit a structured project proposal. Catalyst reviews both sides and introduces promising matches for Track A (research pilots) and Track B (venture sandboxes).
Start the workflow
Web forms follow the same intake pattern as the Catalyst Google Forms—without leaving this site. Submissions open a prefilled email to TheCatalyst@Belhaven.edu.
Contact us
Whether you’re a community partner, an industry sponsor, or a student with a build‑ready idea—reach out. We’ll route your message to the right track.
Our contact details
We aim to respond within 2 business days. For partnerships, include timeline, stakeholders, and budget context if available.
- Address: 1500 Peachtree Street, Fitzhugh Hall, Room 304, Jackson, MS 39202
- Phone: 601-973-5004
- Email: TheCatalyst@Belhaven.edu
- Hours: Monday–Friday · 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Central)
Send a message
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