Critical Tech Insider - Week of June 5
Raj Sharma
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I. Tech Market Insights and Analysis
Who else is buying across the government? What are the common requirements? Case Study of Cyber.
If you are in government, knowing whom to coordinate with for something you may also be working on is difficult, to say the least.?For example, did you know there are over 50 programs focused on drones??If you are a supplier, knowing which programs have the use cases you can address is also challenging.
This case study on Embedded Cyber demonstrates how AI can be used to identify demand and common requirements across the government (and potential customers if you are a supplier).?The picture below shows over 121 unique program offices buying cyber across the federal government, broken down by their specific focus.
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II. Top News Stories on Critical Technologies
The United States Department of Defense has established a centralized point of information for small business access. The Office of Small Business Programs will bring together all stakeholders to provide more resources and support to small businesses.
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration has awarded $98 million in Small Business Innovation Research Consortium funds to 92 companies for projects focused on climate science, space exploration, and other mission areas. The projects are spread across 28 states and will be completed over the next two years.
The CHIPS and Science Act has spurred over $140 billion in private-sector investment to boost semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing in the United States. Companies like Applied Materials are committing billions for chip development, including a $4 billion investment in a research and development center in California.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and General Services Administration ( GSA ) have collaborated on a program to boost federal contracting opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses. The 8(a) Multiple Award Schedule Pool Initiative streamlines the process of qualifying and identifying eligible businesses for government contracts.
The Chief Statistician of the United States has been tasked with improving data collection on the U.S. bioeconomy and establishing a working group for classification revisions. A public input request seeks information on bioeconomy-related industries.
Minnesota lawmakers increased transportation funding and implemented rules requiring highway expansions to contribute to greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The changes aim to address mobility challenges and align with emission reduction goals. Highway projects must be evaluated for compliance and adjusted if necessary.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $46 million in funding to eight companies for fusion power plant designs and research. This supports President Biden’s commitment to fusion demonstration within a decade and the goal of achieving a net-zero economy by 2050.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has completed the construction of the USDA National Bio & Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) (NBAF) in Kansas. NBAF will protect against animal diseases and is set to be transferred to the United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ).
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $91.8 million to? UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research for the creation of the Airborne Phased Array Radar (APAR). APAR will provide detailed 3D views of clouds and storms, improving weather prediction and climate projections. The project will advance radar technology and promote collaboration between researchers and operational weather forecasters.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Stage One “Catalyze” program winners. Forty organizations will receive an initial prize of $50,000 and have the opportunity to compete for additional funding. The program aims to foster a diverse and inclusive ecosystem that supports the growth of STEM/R&D-focused small businesses.
Accelerating Innovation and Managing Risk through Deep Market and Supply Chain Intelligence
Join Professor?Rob Handfield,?Pete Guinto, and?Raj Sharma?to go beyond the surface to learn how “deep” market and supply chain intelligence can help you accelerate innovation while managing risk.
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We will also be sharing practical frameworks and best practices taken from the?7MI – Market and Supplier Intelligence Best Practices, developed based on over two decades of research and practices from across public and private sectors.
PSF In-Depth Analysis: SBIR/STTR Program Alignment to Critical and Emerging Technology Priorities
The snapshot above represents the regional-level view of SBIR/STTR aggregate-level funding for the duration of FY2018 – FY2022.
Our deep dive into SBIR/STTR, (the first of many deep dives into critical tech priorities and alignment, capital funding flows, underserved suppliers, and ecosystem), is quickly coming together.
Customer Testimonial: Deep Tech and Market Analysis with Air Force Research Labs
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If you would like to put our comprehensive market, supply chain, demand and tech data on millions of suppliers and tech markets along with our expert advisory services/workshops to work for you,?please reach out to us at?[email protected].
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We can help in three ways:
The key questions we help you answer: