NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator)

#Commons2024 | The Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting concluded yesterday with a day of insightful presentations to 1,000 in-person and 1,100 virtual attendees. Our Wednesday sessions began with ‘An Update on the CHIPS for America Research and Development Office’ from Dr. Eric K. Lin, Deputy Director, CHIPS Research and Development Program. Throughout the day, Hub representatives provided comprehensive overviews and demonstrations of their operational capabilities, among other fireside chats and speeches from key government leaders. We extend our gratitude to all the keynote speakers, industry presenters, and attendees who made hashtag #Commons2024 an impactful experience culminating a year's hard work. To learn more about the Microelectronics Commons program, visit the link below. > https://lnkd.in/e6VNEhsK

#Commons2024 | At the 2024 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks emphasized the vital role of microelectronics in national security, stating, “Every day, from the Indo-Pacific to the North Atlantic to the Middle East and beyond — from the ocean floor to outer space to cyberspace — as American warfighters stand the watch, they depend on chips to help them defend our country, our allies and partners, and our interests." With nearly $700 million awarded to bridge the microelectronics gap and the CHIPS and Science Act fueling bipartisan support for America's industrial and scientific capabilities, the U.S. is committed to leading in chip research, design, and production. Thriving partnerships among over 1,200 Hub organizations, including traditional defense firms and new startups, as well as collaborative efforts with universities and HBCUs, are paving the way for a strengthened microelectronics ecosystem. Hicks highlighted, “Across the country, this network of hubs now represents a committed community — of innovators, transition owners, academic leaders, defense industry stakeholders, government program managers and prototyping and manufacturing facilities, that are together accelerating microelectronics development and production — all to meet DOD's needs, and many with dual-use applications." Visit the link below to read on. > https://lnkd.in/e5u72fXK Watch the full keynote at the link below. > https://lnkd.in/eNY4R2KP

#Commons2024 | The Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting has just wrapped up its first day of sessions, with speeches from Government leaders and industry experts on a mission to further microelectronics development. We were honored to host The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, Deputy Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense, in addition to our other keynote speakers and industry presenters. Throughout the day, Hubs gave presentations on projects from the recent award, as well as their workforce development initiatives. We are looking forward to our second day tomorrow. Stay tuned for more key takeaways from the meeting. To learn more about the Microelectronics Commons program, visit the link below. > https://lnkd.in/e6VNEhsK

#Commons2024 | The Commons Annual Meeting kicked off tonight in Washington, D.C. with a networking reception hosting industry leaders, government officials, and academic experts, coming together to discuss critical challenges and opportunities in microelectronics onshoring. This event will last through Wednesday and will offer exclusive insight into the achievements made through the CHIPS and Science Act and the Microelectronics Commons program. To learn more about the Microelectronics Commons program, click the link below. > https://lnkd.in/e6VNEhsK

#GMM2024 | The 2024 SpEC General Member Meeting (GMM) successfully concluded, generating new strategies to expedite the development of advanced space capabilities. This year's program featured keynote sessions from U.S. Space Force leaders including Lt Col Cesar Rodriguez and Col Bryon McClain as well as an engaging PEO Panel moderated by Col Joseph Roth featuring PEOs, TEOs, and Directors. GMM attendees also participated in topical sessions hosted by Space Systems Command leaders, design reviews, opportunity breakouts for SpEC opportunities, and 1:1s between government and industry. Thank you to all of our speakers for their time and participation and to all of our SpEC members for another successful GMM. Learn more about the SpEC mission and membership > https://lnkd.in/dtkknSPZ ... - Col Joseph Roth, Innovation and Prototyping Director, SSC - Lt Col Cesar Rodriguez, Materiel Leader, Innovation Development Branch - Col Bryon McClain, Program Executive Office for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power, SSC - Dr. Andrew (A.J.) Metcalf, Deputy to the DTEO for S&T, ARFL  - Capt Jonathan Cordova, Officer in Charge of Battle Management Intel Support, Intelligence Staff (S2), SSC - Capt Cliff Cooke, Project Manager, SpEC, SSC - Julia Pak, Acquisition Intelligence Analyst  - Lt Col Julius Puentes, PMP, Chief of the Capability Integration Branch for Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power, SSC - Col Peter Mastro, Lead for the Concept and Technology Center planning team, Space Futures Command Task Force - Lt Col Charles DeBree, Materiel Leader, Live & Physical Test & Training, OTTI, SSCDr. Andrew Metcalf, Deputy to the DTEO for S&T, ARFL  - Michael Sanjume, Deputy PEO, Battle Management Command, Control & Communications - Col Corey Klopstein, PEO, Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI), SSC - Dr. John Turner, Technical Director, Space Development Agency  - Col Jon Strizzi, Director of Space Enterprise Support, Space Systems Integration Office and Director of Analysis & Nuclear Systems, SSC - Col Jonathon Seal, Senior Materiel Leader, Resilient Missile Warning, Track, and Defense, Space Sensing (SN), SSC - Paul Zetocha, Remote Sensing Chief Engineer & OPIR Tap Lab Program Manager, SN, SSC  - Mike Gabor, Vice President Business Development, Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company  - Darien J. Hammett, Executive Vice President, Defense Sector Radiance Technologies  - Tracey Hayes, Business Development Leader, IBM  - Dr. Patrick McBride, Senior Scientist and Business Development Strategist, Orion Space Solutions  - Enrico Jeantete, Deputy Director, Innovation & Prototyping Acquisition Delta  - Capt James London, Deputy Section Chief, Orbital Range  - Brian Landis, OTR Technical Lead  - Maj Krista Roth, PMP, Deputy Branch Chief & Chief Engineer, Innovation Development Branch

#GMM2024 | The 2024 SpEC GMM is focused on harnessing transformation to rapidly deliver capabilities. Last night the event opened with remarks from Capt Cliff Cooke, Project Manager, SpEC, SSC, and Col Joseph Roth, Innovation and Prototyping Director, SSC. Today, a full day of sessions kicked off with an introduction from Lt Col Cesar Rodriguez, Material Leader, Innovation Development Branch, and a keynote presentation from Col Bryon McClain, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power, SSC. We have been honored to hear from… · Capt Jonathan Cordova, Officer in Charge of Battle Management Intel Support, Intelligence Staff (S2), SSC · Julia Pak, Acquisition Intelligence Analyst  · Lt Col Julius Puentes, PMP, Chief of the Capability Integration Branch for Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power, SSC · Col Peter Mastro, Lead for the Concept and Technology Center planning team, Space Futures Command Task Force · Lt Col Charles DeBree, Materiel Leader, Live & Physical Test & Training, OTTI, SSC The day continues with more sessions, live panels, and expert insight. To learn more about the benefits of SpEC membership, visit https://lnkd.in/dtkknSPZ.

#CommonsHubsHighlights | Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) expands regional microelectronics fabrication and prototyping to create direct pathways for US commercialization and workforce development. NORDTECH offers accessible, specialized facilities for wafer-scale advancements and leverages decades of experience connecting microelectronics researchers to prototyping for scaled production. Register virtually for the Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting at the link below. > https://lnkd.in/eEbztAcb Watch the full video on YouTube. > https://lnkd.in/gpyxp-cH

Thank you to everyone who registered for the 2024 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting & NSTC Symposium, which has now reached full capacity! Registration for on-site attendance is officially closed. However, we invite you to join us virtually! This is a valuable opportunity to hear from distinguished leaders in the U.S. microelectronics sector while celebrating the achievements and innovations from the inaugural year of Microelectronics Commons. Don’t miss out - free virtual registration is available until October 25, 2024. > https://lnkd.in/eEbztAcb

The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research & Engineering’s Trusted & Assured Microelectronics program awarded the Firmware Bill of Materials Extractor (FBME) project to Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation and GrammaTech, Inc. This groundbreaking project, awarded through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division’s S²MARTS OTA and managed by NSTXL, aims to boost firmware assurance for the Department of Defense (DoD) by developing an automated software tool to assess the risks in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) electronic systems. The award reflects the importance of collaboration between industry and government to deliver solutions that keep national security systems secure. Read more about the FBME project and how it’s enhancing cybersecurity for the DoD. > https://lnkd.in/eYEfEHym

NSTXL’s VP of Strategic Partnerships, Mike Dodd, will be moderating a dynamic panel at the Midwest Defense Innovation Summit, hosted by ARI (Applied Research Institute). Join us on October 17, 2024, at 1:55 PM as Mike leads the discussion on "Driving Transformation: The Role of DIU in Accelerating Defense Technology." This summit, held at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis on October 16-17, 2024, brings together key industry leaders, policymakers, and regional partners to showcase the Midwest’s growing defense innovation ecosystem. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore groundbreaking technologies and foster powerful collaborations. Learn more about rapid contracting with S²MARTS.>  https://lnkd.in/eqHJrFex