The Huey P Newton Lab

The Huey P. Newton Lab: A Research & Innovation Incubator

The Huey P. Newton Lab is a research and innovation incubator dedicated to advancing equity, sustainability, and social transformation through science, technology, and policy-driven solutions. Rooted in the legacy of community empowerment and self-determination, the lab serves as a think tank, training hub, and collaborative workspace for students, researchers, and change makers working to build more just and sustainable systems.

Why We Created The Newton Lab
Inspired by the intersection of activism, science, and innovation, the Huey P. Newton Lab was founded to:
✅ Bridge the gap between research and real-world impact, ensuring solutions are applied in historically underserved communities.
✅ Empower students and emerging leaders with hands-on training in STEM, environmental justice, and social entrepreneurship.
✅ Develop groundbreaking models in urban farming, food systems, and economic justice.
✅ Create a collaborative space where researchers, policymakers, and grassroots organizers can co-develop solutions to systemic challenges.

Our Focus Areas
🔬 Food Systems & Agricultural Innovation – Advancing climate-smart agriculture, vertical farming, and regenerative food systems.
🌍 Environmental Justice & Sustainability – Addressing land equity, conservation, and the impact of climate change on marginalized communities.
💡 STEM & Workforce Development – Providing education and career pathways in agriculture, technology, and environmental science.
⚖️ Social Justice & Economic Mobility – Researching land access, reentry programs, and policy solutions to create equitable opportunities.
❤️ Health Equity & Nutrition Access – Investigating the intersections of food, healthcare, and racial disparities to improve community health outcomes.

How It Works
🏢 A Collaborative Research Hub – Hosting research projects, pilot programs, and interdisciplinary partnerships.
🎓 Student-Led Innovation – Supporting student researchers, fellows, and interns in developing real-world solutions.
🔗 Community & Institutional Partnerships – Working with universities, nonprofits, and policymakers to scale impact.

Whether you’re a student, funder, researcher, or community advocate, we invite you to collaborate, invest, and shape the future with us.

Join Us in Advancing Innovation & Justice
📩 Contact us to learn more, partner, or support this initiative!