<p>Cal Poly Humboldt State University is using its EPIIC funding to strengthen innovation capacity and expand workforce development opportunities within its rural region. As a member of the SCORE cohort, Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to building partnerships with industry, fostering experiential learning, and supporting students from low-income and historically underrepresented backgrounds in STEM. Through collaboration with fellow primarily undergraduate institutions, the university aims to create lasting models of innovation that enhance access to advanced career opportunities and drive regional economic growth.</p>