Project 62 requirements & standards
Operating rules, infrastructure requirements, facility standards, and portfolio constraints. Engagement modes follow the UMRF Ventures student-employment model and Riipen-style project, work-based learning, and internship modes—see About Us.
1) Operational & methodological requirements
These requirements enforce public benefit outcomes and disciplined execution.
- 4A flywheel: Act (Analyze) → Aim (Create) → Align (Apply) → Assess (Evaluate). See the diagram on About Us and in the Venture Engine overview.
- 7P pipeline: Problem → Process → Product → Profit → People → Planet → Public Benefit.
- 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). See also the Amos-Wicks STEM AI Research Endowed Scholarship Fund.
- 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.
Clients submit projects. Students submit résumés.
Catalyst matches real partner work with Belhaven student talent—so clients get delivery and students get paid, portfolio-ready experience. Built on the UMRF Ventures paid-student model, using Riipen-style project, work-based learning, and internship modes.
Prospective clients
Bring a scoped problem. You get faculty-supervised student teams, defined deliverables, and living-wage project capacity without a full-time hire.
- Outcome-focused sprints with clear success metrics
- Healthcare AI, data, product, and venture sandbox options
- NDA, IP, and compliance intake before sensitive work
Belhaven students
Share your résumé and when you can work. You get matched to real projects at a $20/hour living wage with Creation-level deliverables for your portfolio.
- Paid project work during the semester
- Skills applied on Track A research or Track B ventures
- Introductions when your availability and skills fit a sponsor need
Project 62
Requirements & standards
This page documents operating rules, infrastructure requirements, facility standards, and portfolio constraints that govern The Catalyst at Belhaven.
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.