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About Us
What We Do
We assist STEM entrepreneurs of black-owned businesses in the U.S., HBCUs, and also universities and school educators in the Caribbean, successfully launch products and increase their chances of securing research funding. Our mission is to grow the STEM talent pool, strengthen expertise in materials innovation and manufacturing, and promote sustainability awareness among researchers from underrepresented groups. We offer technical support, professional development training, strategic planning guidance, and grant writing services with the aims of boosting small business revenue, increasing organizational research impact, and elevating national and global name recognition.
Our Approach
We have developed a proven methodology that we tailor to the specific backgrounds and needs of our clients. By taking a data-driven approach to consulting and the latest trends in materials innovation, manufacturing, and product development, we are confident that we can help our clients achieve their goals.
Expertise in Materials Innovation
With over 15 years of experience in materials science research and technical leadership, Dr. Tiffany Williams, Founder of Williams Labs International, is well-equipped to get you unstuck in your R &D efforts. Her background spans over a decade in both the aerospace and consumer products industries after earning M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science & Engineering, as well as a B.S. in Chemistry from an HBCU. Dr. Williams excels in driving materials innovation, helping small businesses overcome barriers to commercialization while scaling their research products.
Dr. Williams has:
- Led multi-million dollar projects focused on advancing next-generation aerospace and propulsion technologies in the U.S.
- Assisted small businesses with reducing barriers to commercialization, fostering an environment for manufacturing growth.
- Guided numerous SBIR and STTR contracts to successful completion through her roles as topic lead, contracting officer representative, and technical monitor.
- Served as a subject matter expert on numerous university-led research programs and grants.
- Earned a U.S. utility patent and contributed to intellectual property and licensing of other innovations.
- Pioneered bio-inspired materials research at NASA to advance sustainable and efficient aerospace technologies.
- Scaled and optimized manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and performance.
- Mentored and trained dozens of students and early-career STEM professionals in both government and industry.
- Supported policies aimed at advancing early- to mid-stage technologies.
- Developed and characterized fibers, thermoplastics, thermosets, adhesives, fiber-reinforced and particulate-filled polymer composites, and materials exposed to radiation (UV, ionizing), thermal, electrical and mechanical stresses to increase longevity.
Her current interests include the bioeconomy, materials for energy and power, bioadhesives, bio-inspired materials and processes, textiles, and climate-resilient construction materials.
Our Services
We offer a variety of consulting services tailored to support black STEM entrepreneurs and HBCU researchers, including:
Materials processing and characterization guidance. Our focus areas encompass polymers, composites, fibers, bio-composites, biomimetic materials, nanomaterials, and textiles. These materials innovation efforts are intended for applications in energy, power, structural, and consumer use.
Professional development training and workshops are aimed at both small business owners and emerging black STEM professionals. Training topics include Bio-inspired Materials and Processes, Writing Competitive Proposals, and Addressing Challenges with Manufacturing Materials.
Proposal review and feedback to enhance project success.
STEM education workshops designed to empower the next generation of innovators.