; (2) to develop new methods and processes relating to the development and use of innovative materials, as the applicable agency head determines to be necessary; and (3) to contribute to the development of standards and guidelines for the use of innovative materials and approaches in civil infrastructure projects. 5. Innovative material innovation hubs (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Hub The term Hub means an Innovative Material Innovation Hub established under this section. (2) Qualifying entity The term qualifying entity means— (A) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) )); (B) an appropriate Federal or State entity, including a federally funded research and development center of the Department of Transportation; (C) a university transportation center under section 5505 of title 49, United States Code; (D) an Innovative Material Innovation Hub in existence on the date of enactment of this Act