58 intel.com/responsibility 2021-22 Corporate Responsibility Report Building a Diverse Technology Industry  We are committed to supporting the development of a more diverse technology industry through investments, collaborative initiatives, and research projects. We are also focused on inspiring more girls and women and underrepresented minorities to pursue and succeed in technology careers through education initiatives, financial assistance, and internship opportunities. Alliance for Global Inclusion and Inclusion Index As part of our 2030 RISE commitments, we are working drive full inclusion and accessibility across the tech - nology industry by partnering with others to create an inclusion index with common metrics and collaborative actions to advance progress. In 2020, we hosted a series of visioning conversations with representatives of 19 chief diversity and inclusion officer teams across our industry and adjacent ones. The result was the launch in 2021 of the Alliance for Global Inclusion , a coalition focused on creating a shared set of diversity and inclusion metrics. Since its launch, the Alliance has more than doubled in size, from five to 12 members and has made meaningful progress on creating an Inclusion Index to serve as a benchmark for companies to track diversity and inclusion improvements, provide information on current best practices, and highlight opportunities to improve outcomes across industries. The Alliance also created teams to drive metrics in four critical areas: leadership representation, inclusive language, inclusive product development, and STEM readiness in under-resourced communities. In December 2021, the Alliance published suggested guidance to secure diverse representation on boards of directors. Investing in Diverse-Owned Technology Start-Ups Intel Capital   has continued its commitment to invest in technology companies led by women and underrepre - sented minorities, entrepreneurs living with disabilities, US-based entrepreneurs from the LGBTQ+ community, and US military veterans. In 2021, approximately 30% of Intel Capital’s venture stage dollars committed were in start-ups led by diverse leaders. In August 2020, Intel Capital announced a commitment to double its investments in Black founders over the next five years, with 15% of our total new deals led by Black founders. At the end of 2021, 11% of our venture dollars committed were in companies led by Black founders. Investing in Pathways to the Technology Industry In 2017, we launched a $4.5 million program with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) aimed at increasing the number of Black and African American students who pursue electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science fields. Our partnerships with six HBCUs—Howard University, Florida A&M, Tuskegee, Morgan State, North Carolina A&T, and Prairie View A&M—include 12 research programs and sponsorship of more than 100 students, including more than 75 graduate research assistants and student researchers. These programs are focused on key research areas, including AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, and embedded systems. For example, in 2021 Tuskegee completed research on power system stability and wind ramp prediction, while Morgan State developed eight machine-learning labs to support seven electrical and computer engineering courses reaching 150 students per semester. Intel has also partnered with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) to expand computer science education and career readiness in schools in Arizona, California, and Oregon that serve Native American students. The Intel Next Generation of Native American Coders project features a two- semester course with culturally contextualized lessons, hands-on independent projects, mentorship, teacher training, equipment and supplies, and more. The aim of the initiative is to increase the number of Native American students in technology and engineering fields in academia and professionally. Since 2017, Intel has provided $1.16 million to 178 students as part of the AISES Intel Growing the Legacy Scholarship Program . Intel is a founding member of the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition , formed and spearheaded by Melinda Gates’ incubation company, Pivotal Ventures. The initiative aims to align existing philanthropic donations and increase funding to double the number of women of color graduating with computing degrees by 2025. Coalition members have pledged more than $12 million to reach this goal. Recent educational initiatives include $100 million to be invested over the next decade to establish semi - conductor manufacturing education and research collaborations with university, community colleges and technical educators across the U.S. Intel intends to fund $50 million in grants in Ohio over the next 10 years. Part of this investment will establish the Intel® Semiconductor Education and Research Program for Ohio to fund a collaborative, multi-institution research and education program that will emphasize gaining real-world experience and innovating in semiconductor fabrication. Intel will also partner with the US National Science Foundation (NSF) on a national funding initiative. NSF will match Intel’s $50 million investment, making $100 million available in funding opportunities. NSF will release a solicitation for proposals from researchers and educators across the nation to develop curriculum improving STEM education at two-year colleges and four-year universities, inclusive of minority- serving institutions, and novel research to advance semiconductor design and manufacturing. Intel announced the new Semiconductor Technician Quick Start program with Maricopa Community Colleges in Arizona. Quick Start is an accelerated two-week program that prepares students for a rewarding career as a semiconductor technician with hands-on learning from industry-experienced Intel employees as instructors. Introduction Our Business Responsible Sustainable Enabling Appendix Introduction Our Business Responsible Sustainable Enabling Appendix Inclusive Inclusive