High-tech entrepreneurs are invited to participate in a national program to start companies based on innovations developed at U.S. Department of Defense laboratories. The Defense Innovation Accelerator program, offered through the National Security Innovation Network, helps entrepreneurs, scientists and technologists assess an innovation’s commercial potential. Online registration closes April 2. Apply through the Defense Innovation… Read more »
Defense Partnerships
Hirethon connects students and Department of Defense opportunities
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division and the National Security Innovation Network are offering an opportunity for college students to explore full-time employment and internship opportunities. Students with a background in electronic, mechanical, industrial or computer engineering; data science; math; and physics are invited to register for the virtual Hirethon by the Oct. 23 deadline…. Read more »
New NSIN fellowship will connect top tech talent with key policymakers in DoD and Congress
The National Security Innovation Network, a program office within the U.S. Department of Defense, is launching a unique fellowship that will embed STEM talent in the offices of key decision-makers throughout the U.S. Department of Defense and United States Congress. Fellows will embed for yearlong assignments to help those decision-makers make the best possible choices… Read more »
New engineering partnership with NSWC Crane has potential to drive regional economic growth
By Joe Carley, director of economic development at Indiana University and director of strategic partnerships at the IU Center for Rural Engagement When it comes to developing a culture of innovation, experts repeat one mantra more than any other: “Proximity matters.” It means that the best ideas flow from putting talented people together in spaces… Read more »
X-Force connects students, DoD partners for applied problem-solving
Indiana University students who are U.S. citizens have the opportunity to collaborate with the military to solve real-world national security problems. The X-Force program from the National Security Innovation Network will engage students with its partners for three to six months. The X-Force Fellowship is a full-time, in-person paid summer fellowship program. Fellows will receive… Read more »
The impact of IU’s defense sector partners in 2019
By Joe Carley, director of economic development at Indiana University and director of strategic partnerships at the IU Center for Rural Engagement I’m pleased to report that 2019 was a year of significant milestones for Indiana University’s defense sector partnerships. In September, Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, located in nearby Crane, Indiana, was named one… Read more »
NSWC Crane outlines priorities at annual briefing
By Kirk White, assistant vice president for strategic partnerships, Indiana University More than 400 business and academic leaders attended the annual Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry on April 10 at the WestGate@Crane Technology Park. The theme of the meeting was “Partnering to Expand the Advantage.” Leaders from Crane presented the… Read more »
IU to join newly relaunched chapter of National Defense Industrial Association
By Kirk White, assistant vice president for strategic partnerships, Indiana University A new opportunity that will expand Indiana University’s influence and expertise nationwide will be launched tomorrow. The Greater Indiana chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association will be relaunched Friday, Jan. 18, during a meeting at the Indiana National Guard headquarters in Indianapolis. IU… Read more »
Indiana Innovation Institute and NSWC Crane sign CRADA with Purdue and IU
The Indiana Innovation Institute (IN3) and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) have joined forces with Purdue University and Indiana University in a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) to develop trusted microelectronics that are counterfeit resistant and immune to a wide variety of attacks. Securing the nation’s semiconductor supply chain has national… Read more »
Tech innovations, personal relationships, the Air Force and Indiana University
IU Bloomington campus hosted the Air Force Science and Technology 2030 Initiative More than 300 professionals in higher education, government and industry convened at the Indiana University Bloomington campus May 10 and 11 to conceive products and methods to maintain the U.S. Air Force’s air superiority through 2030 and beyond. The Air Force Science and… Read more »