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DEFTECH Focused Events to Replace Coffee Call Series ? Starting in April 2025, after years of valuable discussions, we are excited to transition from DEFTECH Coffee Calls to targeted events to better serve North Carolina’s defense innovation community. This initiative will include a combination of in-person and virtual sessions that feature government leaders, industry pioneers, and funding opportunities directly aligned with national security priorities. This change ensures deeper engagement, better opportunities, and more targeted discussions about R&D funding, SBIR/STTR opportunities, and emerging technology initiatives.? ? Upcoming Schedule Change. To facilitate this transition, we are?canceling the Coffee Calls scheduled for March 14 and March 21. ? Stay tuned for the updated schedule and details on how to participate by visiting: https://deftech.nc.gov/.??

Weaving Innovation into National Security at the Fiber Innovation Center (April 11, Hybrid) Join DEFTECH on April 11, 2025 at the Fiber Innovation Center at Gaston College in Belmont, NC for a hybrid event focused on advancing federal textile innovation to support national security and strengthen the defense industrial base. Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and celebrate innovation as we build excitement for the Center’s ribbon cutting on April 28. Be part of the movement shaping the future of national security through advanced textile technologies! When. April 11, 2025 from 8 – 10 am. Where. Gaston College, Kimbrell Campus and Textile Technology Center, Room KCC 115, 7220 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC 28012 Registration.?This is a free event; however, registration is required for both in-person and virtual participation. *There will be a tour following the session to those attending. Link to Register: https://lnkd.in/dxgy4N62

Weaving Innovation into National Security at the Fiber Innovation Center (April 11, Hybrid) Join DEFTECH on April 11, 2025 at the Fiber Innovation Center at Gaston College in Belmont, NC for a hybrid event focused on advancing federal textile innovation to support national security and strengthen the defense industrial base. Discover how the Fiber Innovation Center drives solutions that meet federal textile requirements through groundbreaking research and fosters partnerships across industry, academia, and government. This hybrid event offers a prime opportunity to engage with leaders in textile innovation, gain insights into defense-related advancements, and explore federal contracting opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and celebrate innovation as we build excitement for the Center’s ribbon cutting on April 28. Be part of the movement shaping the future of national security through advanced textile technologies! When. April 11, 2025 from 8 – 10 am. Where. Gaston College, Kimbrell Campus and Textile Technology Center, Room KCC 115, 7220 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC 28012 Registration.?This is a free event; however, registration is required for both in-person and virtual participation. *In-person registration is limited to 20 participants. There will be a tour following the session to those attending. Link to Register: https://lnkd.in/dxgy4N62

Webinar: March 28, 2025 - Licensing Technology from the US Army ERDC Hear from the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center and its partnership intermediary, ERDCWERX. ERDC develops cutting-edge technologies that have been prototyped, tested, and demonstrated for potential military and industry applications. These innovations?for licensing and industry collaboration, offering unique opportunities to partner with ERDC to support Warfighter needs while enhancing U.S. military and economic competitiveness. What you’ll learn: ?? Benefits of licensing with ERDC ?? How ERDC can supplement your R&D capabilities ?? License agreement options ?? Featured ERDC technologies available for licensing ?? How ERDCWERX can assist—at no cost! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how ERDC innovation can accelerate your business and support national security. Register here: https://lnkd.in/euuJ98Ev

DEFTECH Focused Events to Replace Coffee Call Series ? Starting in April 2025, after years of valuable discussions, we are excited to transition from DEFTECH Coffee Calls to targeted events to better serve North Carolina’s defense innovation community. This initiative will include a combination of in-person and virtual sessions that feature government leaders, industry pioneers, and funding opportunities directly aligned with national security priorities. This change ensures deeper engagement, better opportunities, and more targeted discussions about R&D funding, SBIR/STTR opportunities, and emerging technology initiatives.? ? Upcoming Schedule Change. To facilitate this transition, we are?canceling the Coffee Calls scheduled for March 14 and March 21. ? Stay tuned for the updated schedule and details on how to participate by visiting: https://deftech.nc.gov/.??

DEFTECH is now accepting applications for the Textile Innovation Showcase at FEDTEX! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with key stakeholders in the defense sector and gain valuable visibility. Apply now to showcase your technology and make an impact! For more information and to register, visit: https://fedtex.ncmbc.us/

? Reminder: There is still time to register for the remaining ITEC Seminars! ?? April 8th in Conover from 1:00p - 4:00p ?? April 9th in Flat Rock from 9:00a - 12:00p Join us for insightful discussions and explore new opportunities within the innovation and technology ecosystem. To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/eJzmSVD2

Big things are happening in American manufacturing! The U.S. Small Business Administration unveiled a comprehensive plan to support domestic manufacturers through strategic resources. This initiative is set to drive innovation and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector. #MadeInAmerica

The Drone in a Box Collaboration Event is now live! Request to attend NLT 24 March 2025 11:59 PM ET here: https://lnkd.in/ehPRdD-8 Purpose SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM Program Executive Office Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS), will host?a Collaboration Event (CE) to identify production model solutions for a configurable multidomain system capable of performing a variety of missions related to uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and uncrewed ground systems (UGV). Background/Synopsis The Program Executive Office for Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS) is conducting a search for innovative solutions in a specific technology area, aiming to expand its knowledge and explore available capabilities that can support USSOCOM's vision for a configurable uncrewed air/ground system. This system should enable the Warfighter to adapt and respond to evolving multidomain mission sets, providing a flexible and dynamic solution that can be tailored to meet the unique demands of modern warfare. The "Drone in a Box" concept is a modular, adaptable, and scalable solution designed to provide Warfighters with a flexible and responsive Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability,?utilizing both Uncrewed Ground Systems (UGS) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with a desired maximum gross takeoff weight of 55 pounds. This innovative approach enables operators to rapidly reconfigure and tailor their systems to meet specific ISR mission requirements by swapping out interchangeable parts and components from an assembly package. The assembly package will include modular frames, propulsion systems, a sensor, and payload modules (such as electro-optical, infrared, and signals intelligence sensors), power and energy modules, control and navigation systems, and communication systems, allowing Warfighters to quickly adapt to changing mission requirements and conduct a variety of ISR tasks, such as area surveillance, target tracking, and battle damage assessment. The "Drone in a Box" system will support both Group 1 and Group 2 UAS, as well as small UGS, providing Warfighters with a comprehensive and flexible ISR capability to respond to emerging threats, gather critical information, and enhance their situational awareness in a variety of environments, including urban, rural, and austere terrain. The UGS component will enable Warfighters to conduct ISR missions in areas where UAS may be limited, such as in dense urban environments or under heavy tree cover. By leveraging the "Drone in a Box" concept, Warfighters will be able to rapidly deploy and reconfigure their ISR assets to meet the demands of dynamic and evolving mission sets, ultimately providing a decisive advantage on the battlefield. The "Drone in a Box" system is designed to deliver a modular, adaptable, and scalable ISR solution that meets the evolving needs of the Warfighter. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/e89wPaMC

Defense Health Agency (DHA) SBIR Funding Alert! DHA is saving you time in the SBIR proposal process. The new open topics begin with a 1-2 page white paper. Those small businesses chosen from the white papers will be invited to submit a full proposal. DHA Open Topics: Period of Performance:24-month Direct to Phase II ? Budget: $1,300,000 Dates:? Pre-Release ends: 3/25/2025 Open for Submission: 3/26/2025 Close: Proposing small business concerns must certify and submit white papers NLT April 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET. Topics: DHA254-D001 Rapid Identification of Pathogens from Environmental Resources (Direct to Phase II) DHA254-DP001 Open Topic for Development of a Mobile Real Time Smart Monitoring System for Military Ocular Injuries (Direct to Phase II) DHA254-DP002 Open Topic for Outdoor Capable Perception System for Autonomous Medical Applications (Direct to Phase II) Solicitation: https://lnkd.in/dckGGqd2 BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting Jerry Hollister Amanda Barnhart, MBA Shannon Bass Andrea Johanson Elizabeth "Beth" Cherney, PMP Megan Varnum Amber Stevens Amy Davis Robert Brooke Chelsea Meggitt Jack Henkel Dylan Doty William H. McClendon IV Sona Lesmeister Brittany Sickler Erick Page-Littleford Kelly Wylam Drew Worden Ed Lahue, MBA Sherry Whitson Adam Austin Amy Beaird, PhD Mary Phillips, Ph.D. Gina Sims Colleen Gibney, PMP Defense Health Agency Cody Branham For proposal assistance, go to: www.bbcetc.com