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Our Mission

Diffusion Talent Accelerator (DTA) is a new offering by VHA Innovation Ecosystem (IE) for VISNs and National Program Offices seeking to strengthen their ability to replicate and scale promising practices.

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Diffusion Talent Accelerator Syllabus

Learn more about Diffusion Talent Accelerator.

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Diffusion Talent Accelerator Phases

Connect:
Commit to Building a Diffusion Culture

Application and Priority Establishment

January - March: Open Applications
March - April: Application Review and Cohort Participation Selection
April - July: MOU Establishment
June - September: DTA Specialist Recruitment and Priority Identification

Catalyze:
Learn about the Diffusion Secret Sauce in Supportive Environment

Enrichment Opportunities

September - December: Cohort Kick-Off and Capstone Refinement
January: Orientation and Diffusion Academy
February - September: Monthly Mentor Meetings and Virtual Educational Opportunities

Supercharge:
Employ your New Skillset and Accelerate your Diffusion Program

Graduation and Beyond

Serve as a DTA Mentor for Future Cohorts
Serve as a Diffusion Academy Facilitator
Attend Innovation Ecosystem Events and Traning Opportunities
Join Diffusion Community Quarterly Calls

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Collaborate and Innovate Within the VHA Innovation Ecosystem

VHA Innovation Ecosystem is seeking VISNs and National Program Offices that wish to dedicate their FTE to diffusion efforts, to strengthen their operations and expand VHA's human talent pool capable of replicating and scaling promising practices.