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On November 5, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for an Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation (IP-IMI). The institute will be funded with approximately $110 million by the Department of Defense and must be matched 1:1 by the private sector. The manufacturing institute will be led by a non-profit and consist of large, medium, and small companies, as well as, universities and other educational institutions. In addition to bridging the gap between research and product development, the IP-IMIs will have a workforce and education component.
There will be a quick turn around with concept papers being due on December 19, 2014. The second step of the solicitation process will be full proposals. Full proposals will be requested based on the concept papers that meet the Government's needs. Full proposal invitations will be sent by January 30, 2015 and full proposals will need to be received by March 31, 2015. The estimated award date is around June 2015.
Webinar Objectives:
To provide information on timelines and the process the government will use to award the funds.
Who Should Attend:
Individuals that work in the following areas:
- Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Government Relations
- University Relations
Level:
Beginner - Focus of webinar will be on the government process, not technology.
Speakers:
Chris Fish, Vice President, McAllister & Quinn
Tom Hausken, Senior Industry Advisor, The Optical Society