Connect. Collaborate.
Create.

A welcoming professional community where people across fields connect, share what they know, and grow together.

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

Find Your Community

Wherever you are in your journey, you belong here. Your experience, questions, and ideas matter, and you will be heard, supported, and valued.

Founding Professionals

Join our first 100 professionals; everyone who registers is invited to our launch event. Become a Founding Professional →

Researchers

Independent and institutional researchers: find collaborators and interdisciplinary projects. Explore research collaboration →

Scientists, Technologists & Educators

Exchange expertise across science, data, engineering, technology, and teaching. Join the network →

Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Connect with researchers and professionals on practical, applied collaboration. Explore small-business collaboration →

Professional Mentors

Guide emerging professionals and share what you know. Become a mentor →

Emerging Professionals

Build connections, find mentors, and grow your career with people who want to see you succeed. Find mentors and peers →

Organizations & Partners

Academia, industry, government, nonprofits, and community organizations. Explore partnerships →

COMMUNITY

A Community Where You Can Connect, Create & Grow.

Franklin HUB SMART Center™ encourages meaningful professional relationships in a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative environment. We believe innovation flourishes when people have space to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, share expertise, and grow at their own pace.

The Connection Lounge

Informal professional introductions, discussions, and networking. Add your voice →

The Idea Circle

Interdisciplinary conversations, brainstorming, and knowledge exchange. Add your voice →

The Mentorship Circle

Supportive relationships between experienced professionals and emerging leaders. Add your voice →

The Reflection Space

Thoughtful professional development, encouragement, and sustainable growth resources. Add your voice →

These community experiences open as the Center launches. Tell us what you would want from them, and help shape them.

Connect. Collaborate.Create.