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Building and Funding Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Jun 17, 2025
Catch the Recording: Strategies to Build and Fund Robust Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Regional innovation ecosystems are where the real action happens—whether it’s connecting the right stakeholders, advising startups, or cultivating investments.
On June 17, ecosystem leaders from across the...
Accelerating Regional Innovation and Economic Growth
May 14, 2025
Learn how regional innovation and economic growth is happening across the country!
Innovation well beyond the big cities is happening all across the United States. And building regional innovation ecosystems all across the country is key to tapping into each regions unique strengths, build new...
Strategies from Private Equity to Drive Efficiencies in Federal Contract Spending While Strengthening the Industrial Base
May 8, 2025
How Federal Agencies Can Apply Private Equity Lessons to Improve Efficiency and Strengthen the Supplier Base
Federal agencies are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce spending, and build a more resilient industrial base. These goals mirror proven approaches used in the private...
Five Strategies From Private Equity to Reduce Federal Contract Spending
Apr 17, 2025
DOWNLOAD the paper on Five Strategies From Private Equity to Reduce Federal Contract Spending, co-authored by Public Spend Forum and Efficio Consulting. a global consultancy advising private sector and public sector organizations such as the UK government.
The U.S. federal government is striving...
Hydrogen at the Frontlines: DIU Advances Expeditionary Energy Innovation
Apr 1, 2025
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has recently achieved a significant milestone in its Hydrogen at the Tactical Edge (HyTEC) project by delivering prototypes for operational testing and evaluation. This initiative focuses on developing electrolysis-based hydrogen generation systems designed for...
Boosting Domestic Resilience: New Executive Order Expands Critical Minerals Strategy
Apr 1, 2025
The White House has issued an Executive Order to intensify efforts to bolster the domestic production of critical minerals essential for national security, technological advancement, and economic growth.
Key Highlights of the Executive Order:
Definition Expansion: The order broadens the definition...
3/17/2025: Stories on the Navy’s Shipbuilding Efforts, the SBA’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, and more!
Mar 17, 2025
This Week’s Highlights:
Navy to Ramp Up Shipbuilding Through Collaborative Efforts
SBA Announces Made in America Manufacturing Initiative
Army’s SBIR Catalyst Program
Tech Sector News
Advanced Manufacturing: The Army and Navy are exploring 3D printing, mass timber, and high-performance...
3/10/2025: Stories on the New White House Office for Shipbuilding, Manufacturing in America, and more!
Mar 10, 2025
This Week’s Tech Highlights:
The White House Is Launching a New Office Focused on Shipbuilding
Manufacturing in America – Contributing to Our Economy, Employment, and Innovation
Texas Quickly Becoming Tech Industry Hub
Tech Sector New
Adnaced Energy: Coconino County leading an advanced...
3/3/2025: Stories on the FORGED Act for Defense Acquisition, Using Consortia to Bolster the DIB, and more!
Mar 3, 2025
This Week’s Tech Highlights:
Using the FORGED Act to Revamp the Defense Industrial Base
A Newly Released Report on Using Consortia to Bolster the DIB
DIU’s Dialogue at the Munich Security Conference on Supply Chain Resilience and Increasing Manufacturing Capacity
Defense Tech Startups Vie for...
2/24/2025: Stories on the Pentagon’s Budget Review, Ways to Evaluate Defense Innovation, and more!
Feb 24, 2025
This Week’s Tech Highlights:
Pentagon’s Focuses on Border Security & Iron Dome: Pentagon reviews FY26 budget to shift $50B toward Trump Administration’s new defense priorities
Hypersonics Development Facing Talent and Wind Tunnel Capacity Crunch: Air Force chief scientist highlighted the...
2/18/2025: Stories on the DOE’s Newly Outlined Key Priorities, DARPAConnect events, and more!
Feb 18, 2025
This Week’s Tech Highlights:
DOE Secretary Outlines Major Goals for the Department: Newly confirmed Secretary Wright outlines key priorities in a blog post
DARPA to Host Regional Pop-Up Event in MN: The DARPAConnect event aims to engage small businesses, industry, and academia in defense...
2/11/2025: Stories on the SBA’s FY25 Contracting Goals, A Bipartisan Supply Chain Bill, and more!
Feb 11, 2025
This Week’s Tech Highlights:
Defense Secretary Discusses Emerging Tech Priorities: The Secretary outlines Pentagon priorities revitalizing military rebuild, AI investments, and strengthening deterrence
SBA’s Prime Contracting Goals FY25: Small Business Administration adjusts small...
