Crucible Primer
Researchers at Naval Warfare Centers and Labs
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About the Program
The Crucible Primer 2025 is designed to equip federal researchers with the critical skills, strategies, and frameworks necessary to maximize the impact of their research within the Department of Defense (DoD) and beyond. The program fosters innovation, stakeholder engagement, and commercialization pathways by integrating key topics such as the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Science & Technology Strategy, technology transfer, entrepreneurial mindset, and collaboration opportunities.
Overview
Through a blend of online lessons, workshops, and interactive activities during Fed Supernova in Austin, TX, participants will develop essential competencies to transition their research from the lab to real-world applications, ensuring alignment with national defense priorities and industry needs.
Each day, participants will have the opportunity to network with their peers, hear from experts, and gain new skills to move their research to the warfighters faster.
- Leveraging the Office of Naval Research’s Science & Technology Strategy
- Mastering the Research Elevator Pitch: Communicating Impact with Clarity
- Exploration Through Stakeholder Outreach
- Tech Transfer and Dual Use: Bridging Innovation to Impact
- Guest Speakers: Founder and Researcher Partnership
- New AI Tools for Researchers
- Navigating the CRADA Process: Unlocking Collaborative Research Opportunities
- Entrepreneurial Mindset for Researchers: Maximizing Impact
- Intro to the Innovation Charter: A Roadmap for Research Impact
- Practical Applications of Prototyping Throughout the Research Lifecycle
- Engage with speakers and participants at Fed Supernova Conference
A Deeper Dive
Program Length:
August 12-14: Virtual Sessions (3hrs total)
August 18-21: In-Person at Fed Supernova in Austin, TX
August 28: Virtual Session (1hr)
Format: The Primer program will be a combination of virtual and in-person, including lessons, workshops, panels and interactive activities during Fed Supernova in Austin, TX. Attending Primer requires separately registering and attending Fed Supernova.
The cost to provide the Primer training is generously supported by the Inland Empire Tech Bridge. However, researchers will need to fund their time and travel to attend in-person in Austin, TX. It is strongly recommended that Primer training be a requirement of receiving NISE funds and that NISE funds are used to support researcher time and travel.
Participation in Primer requires a separate registration for Fed Supernova.
Register for Fed Supernova Here
Government employees use the following code for free general admission registration: GOVFreeGA
About the NavalX Tech Bridge Network
Regional Tech Bridges help Naval leaders address operational challenges with solutions that can scale globally. This connected network of innovation hubs enhances collaboration between Naval Labs, industry, academia, and other military organizations.
When NavalX takes on a new effort, the 18 Tech Bridges serve as technology scouts, local networking hubs, and connection points to Naval Warfare Centers and Labs to make sure the best possible technology is brought to the table for consideration.
These strategically located teams offer a more easily accessible way for the Department of the Navy to foster collaboration, build productive partnerships, and speed delivery of solutions to Sailors and Marines. Tech Bridges are an essential link between Naval technologists and local startup ecosystems across the country — and around the world.
Other questions? Contact us at crucible@fedtech.io
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