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Accelerators:
Fast Track Your IAM Success

Structured programs that blend expert guidance with peer collaboration to address your institution’s most pressing identity and access management challenges and opportunities.

What Are InCommon Accelerators?

InCommon Accelerators are immersive, multi-week programs that bring together professionals from diverse Research & Education (R&E) institutions to learn, collaborate, and problem-solve on targeted topics—offering a focused framework to make meaningful progress in their IAM strategies and planning.

 

Focused Programming

Targeted sessions designed to help institutions operationalize federation participation or tackle shared IAM challenges.

Immersive Peer-to-Peer Learning

Engage with a cohort of professionals from diverse institutions to exchange ideas, explore use cases, and collaborate on solutions.

Expert Guidance

Learn from peers, IAM professionals, and industry experts who provide best practices, strategic insights, and real-world examples.

Actionable Outcomes

Work through collaborative problem-solving activities and leave with practical insights, frameworks, or resources to support your organization’s Federation or IAM goals.

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Identity Proofing Accelerator

Transform Identity Verification from Challenge to Capability

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“The most valuable aspects of the program are hearing real-world examples from guest institutions, learning about the latest technologies and implementation techniques, and engaging in real discussions with peers.
Having organizations talk to each other and share what they’ve actually experienced is where the rubber meets the road—and having that community is always a good thing.”
– Past Accelerator Participant
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Success Stories

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West Chester University

Discover how West Chester University built a modern IAM roadmap by integrating multiple systems, improving access control, and planning for a unified solution using TAP components —with support from their program participation.

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InCommon and NJEdge: Strengthening Higher Education Collaboration Together

Explore how nine New Jersey institutions boosted their IAM readiness through a peer-driven collaboration with NJEdge. From workshops to tailored training this initiative helped regional campuses navigate federation integration, cyberinfrastructure sharing, and cross-institutional innovation.

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University of Massachusetts Amherst

Explore how UMass Amherst began building a long-term IAM roadmap by evaluating solutions to replace a 15-year-old custom system. Their participation in peer-driven cohorts helped them better understand the IAM landscape, vet new technologies, and chart a clear path forward.

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Related Services and Training

Explore our related services and training to maximize your success.

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Identity Foundations

Dive more deeply into learning the core capabilities of IAM geared specifically for research & education institutions.

Identity Foundations
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Software Training

Build foundational skills in key IAM software like midPoint, Shibboleth, Grouper, and COmanage to prepare for or enhance your Accelerator experience.

Software Training
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InCommon Federation

Learn more about the core service that the Federation Activation Accelerator helps you implement and optimize.

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Accelerator FAQs

Questions about Accelerators?

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Explore our diverse range of Academy offerings or connect with us to discuss tailored solutions for your institution.

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