Connect to Innovation

Welcome to R2 Innovates!

In Richland Two, innovation is a principle practice inspiring all staff members to lead with innovation and think outside of the box. We offer a variety of services to foster a culture of innovation in Richland Two.

Dive in with Open Innovation - Join a collaboration and share your great ideas.

Incubate and Hatch Ideas with the R2 Innovates Incubator - Gather a team for a deep dive. We provide time, space and resources to help you launch your ideas.

Hack a Problem with Innovation as a Service - Hack your problem by working with a school or district team to develop innovative solutions.

Enter the Rewards Zone - Engage in innovation and earn funding, support, badges and micro-credentials.

2025-2026 Innovation Incubator Application has closed

Check out our Newsletter

Incubator Work Days for the 2025-2026 School Year

Kickoff: Wednesday & Thursday, September 10-11, 2025

October Session: Flexible meeting date in October 2025 (22nd?)

Pitch Day: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

January Session: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

February Session: Flexible meeting date in February 2026 (25th?)

Innovation Celebration: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - R2i2 Conference Center - Eat, drink, be merry with other creatives... and join the ////Accelerator next year!?!

April and May - Implementing Flexible Days

////Accelerator Work Days for the 2025-2026 School Year

Kickoff: Thursday, August 28, 2025

September- November: Flex Days

January Session: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

February-March: Flex Days

Innovation Celebration: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - R2i2 Conference Center - Eat, drink, be merry with other creatives... and join the ////Accelerator next year!?!

April and May - Implementing Flexible Days

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