Engineering Centers
Engineering Centers take early-stage technology and develop it with a focus on specific military needs. In this role, they serve as a connection point between Labs and PEOs/PMOs.
- Even less technically-trained staff have a relatively deep understanding of what is the state-of-the-practice in their area of interest
- As such, they can be very helpful to companies trying to understand the market and competitive landscape
- As such, some staff may see you as a competitor vs a partner.
- Do some research on the staff members so you understand their background before engaging.
- Be sure to thoroughly research current programs/contracts that address the problem or objective you are focused on
- You’ll need to understand how your technology would ultimately transition into use in an operational environment.
- Learn about who the end users are for the engineering center POC/office you are engaging, and what missions they are focused on serving.
- Department of the Army
- Department of the Navy
- Naval Air Systems Command Warfare Centers (NAWC)
- Naval Facilities Engineering Command Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center
- Naval Information Warfare Centers (NIWC)
- Naval Medical Research Center
- Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers – composed of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) and Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) and their Divisions
- Department of the Air Force
