Happy New Year from the Public Spend Forum Team!
Based on feedback, we’ve made some changes to the structure of the newsletter. Now you will find:
- General Stories on the Emerging Tech Market
- Tech Specific Stories (this week on Energy, Additive Mfg, Weapons and Aerospace)
- Other Analysis, Events and Insights
GENERAL EMERGING TECH NEWS
U.S. Department of Defense Releases First-Ever National Defense Industrial Strategy
The Department of Defense unveiled its inaugural National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS), aiming to transform the defense industrial base into a resilient and dynamic ecosystem. Emphasizing speed and scale, it outlines the following priorities: resilient supply chains, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition, and economic deterrence, stressing collaboration with government, industry, and allies.
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NSF and Philanthropic Partners Announce $16 Million in Funding to Prioritize Ethical and Social Considerations in Emerging Technologies
The U.S. National Science Foundation has launched the $16 million Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies (ReDDDoT) program with philanthropic partners. Aimed at ethical technology development, it invites multidisciplinary proposals focusing on responsible design, development, and deployment, aligned with the “CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.” The initiative seeks inclusivity, workforce training, and societal benefits while mitigating harms, and emphasizing community engagement.
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New Spin on a Revolving Door: Pentagon Officials Turned Venture Capitalists
Former Pentagon officials and military officers are increasingly joining venture capital firms, creating a new trend in pushing the Pentagon to fund small businesses with innovative technologies critical to national defense. This shift from traditional defense contractors to tech startups reflects efforts to leverage technological advancements for military superiority. However, this shift also comes with questions.
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TECH SECTOR-SPECIFIC NEWS
Energy: Energy Department Issues RFI for National Zero Emissions Building Definition Development
The Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office is seeking input from industry, academia, and federal agencies to create a national definition for a zero-emissions building. The definition aims to provide a clear market signal and framework for designing and operating buildings to transition the sector to zero emissions. The initial draft will focus on zero operating emissions, with subsequent parts covering elements like refrigerants and embodied carbon.
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Additive Mfg: Navy Researches Additive Manufacturing for Hydrodynamics Testing
The Naval Surface Warfare Center is studying the feasibility of using Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) for naval model testing, focusing on the David Taylor Model Basin. The initiative, part of the LSAM FY 21-23 proposal, aims to determine if 3D printed models match traditional fiberglass models’ performance in resistance testing. Preliminary results show promising performance, leading to further funding for structural evaluation and testing in simulated sea states.
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Weapons: The West Badly Needs More Missiles, But The Wait to Buy Them is Years Long
The wars in Ukraine and Gaza have sharply increased Western demand for Nasams increases due to geopolitical threats. Challenges include supply chain complexities and difficulties in quickly producing advanced weapons like the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System, or Nasams. The Nasams supply chain involves over a thousand companies across two continents. NATO recently announced a $5.5 billion purchase of 1,000 Patriot missiles to enhance air defenses amid Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Aerospace: NASA’s New Investments in Commercialization-Focused Small Businesses
NASA announced the second round of Phase I awards for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Ignite, supporting American innovators in aerospace. Ten selected small businesses will receive up to $150,000 to establish the merit and feasibility of their proposed innovations within six months. SBIR Ignite focuses on Gallium Nitride (GaN), a next-gen semiconductor offering enhanced power efficiency and thermal tolerance compared to conventional silicon technology along with commercialization-driven companies, aiming to de-risk technologies and increase private-sector commercialization.
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PSF ANALYSIS AND INSIGHTS
Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Use Cases
A recent LinkedIn post by our Founder, Raj Sharma talks about some of the top use cases in government for robotics and advanced manufacturing technology across various domains. For instance: orbital debris removal and on-orbit satellite servicing are two use cases in the space domain where robotics are being deployed. On the other hand, automated first aid, 3d printing of medical devices, and patient monitoring are three prominent use cases in the healthcare domain.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Webinar: Strengthening the Government Portfolio of Emerging Tech Suppliers
Public Spend Forum’s Emerging Tech Market Insights Series is hosted by Raj Sharma on January 31, 2024 where you will hear from leading experts, learn from the latest market insights, and take away actionable intelligence that you can deploy within your initiatives.
Agenda:
- Emerging Tech Markets Update
- Government Portfolio of Emerging Tech Suppliers
- Panel discussion on Strategies for attracting more companies into the market
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Roundtable: Smashing Barriers to Entry and Commercialization Roundtable
The Barriers to Entry and Commercialization (B2EC) initiative, in collaboration with faculty from NC State University and Arizona State University, includes: (1) an expansive survey of commercial providers, building on Public Spend Forum’s Barriers to Entry survey; (2) focus groups with experts, companies, and leaders to dive deeper into specific issues and solutions; and (3) facilitated Roundtables and webinars for open discussion of ongoing research. The event is scheduled to be held on February 15, 2024.
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Biofabrication Symposium – TERMIS Global Conference 2024
BioFabUSA is jointly organizing the Biofabrication Symposium at the upcoming TERMIS Global Conference in 2024. This symposium, titled “Biofabrication as a Method for Development and Implementation of Clinically Useful Products,” promises to be a pivotal event in the field of biofabrication.
The Biofabrication Symposium at TERMIS Global Conference 2024 is for the following participants who are passionate about bio-fabrication, tissue engineering, and healthcare innovation.
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