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, interactive workshops, and outreach activities, 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. The Crucible Primer 2025 program will be a 2-day in-person event, August 5-6, 2025, in Norco, CA.
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
A Deeper Dive
Program Length: Total of 12 hours over two full days of in-person sessions, hosted at the NavalX Inland Empire TechBridge in Norco, CA.
Format: All activities will be in-person and include a variety of lessons, workshops, and panels.
Who Should Apply: This program is designed for researchers at Naval Warfare Centers and Labs.
Ready to Apply to the Program? Apply Today!
About FedTech
FedTech moves cutting-edge technology from the bench to the marketplace as fast as possible. We run multiple accelerator programs for both entrepreneurs and research/tech transfer staff from over 60 premier R&D labs across DoD, DOE, NASA, FFRDCs, universities, and corporate partners.
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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