The U.S. Army Science and Technology enterprise comprises multiple research centers distributed nationally, employing a large civilian workforce of world-class scientists, engineers, analysts, technicians, and support staff who are focused on empowering America’s future soldiers, and ensuring the country’s defense and security. Underutilized in this Army S&T enterprise is the vast talent pool of HBCU/MIs. The FY23 National Defense Authorization Act, directs the Department of the Army to strengthen the defense research capacity of HBCU/MI institutions through long-term partnerships focused on building research capacity and capabilities in areas of research interest to the Army. To promote this effort, this workshop is planned with participation from various Army research centers/labs and a broad collection of HBCU/MI institutions.