The Department of Defense has unveiled an initiative designed to help innovators, academic researchers and organizations simplify their interactions and accelerate collaboration with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology, or ASD S&T, on new tech platforms that strengthen national security.
“DoD SciTechCONNECT broadens access to our innovation ecosystem, fostering collaboration with a diverse array of contributors,” Aprille Ericsson, assistant secretary of defense for science and technology, said in a statement published Tuesday.
“Through tailored resources and curated events, this initiative ensures that ASD S&T organization remains at the forefront of technological advancement,” Ericsson added.
ASD S&T and the Applied Research Institute, or ARI, signed a partnership intermediary agreement to facilitate the department’s SciTechConnect program to promote innovation and support contributors to the science and technology ecosystem.
Through the program, ARI will facilitate workshops, educational opportunities, events and mentorship initiatives to support innovators throughout their S&T journey.