[INDIANAPOLIS, IND] The Applied Research Institute (ARI), a non-partisan leader in technology innovation and strategy, will showcase two key Department of Defense (DoD) programs connecting government with cutting-edge technology solutions at AUVSI (the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International) Xponential 2024, from April 22-25 in San Diego, California.

As an innovation ecosystem orchestrator, ARI collaborates with partners from government, industry, and academia across a wide spectrum of technology focus areas. At AUVSI Xponential 2024, ARI will be showcasing two pathways for technology innovators to connect with DoD customers: the Counter-UAS Solutions Marketplace and DARPAConnect.

Rapid DoD Acquisition of C-UAS Technologies
ARI will highlight the C-UAS (Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Solutions Marketplace, a specialized digital environment which opens the pathway for industry, academia, and individuals to easily engage the Government to showcase and promote their novel C-UAS technology solutions, and for the Government to easily and rapidly identify new and novel C-UAS technology and service solutions in a post-competitive acquisition environment.

“The C-UAS Marketplace is not just a software platform; it's a streamlined tool to support the rapid acquisition of key technologies and services,” said Dr. William Kiser, Executive Vice President for Science and Technology at ARI. “The Solutions Marketplace provides a repository of innovative technologies and organizations poised to rapidly transform the Counter UAS mission. This system supports rapid procurement by the C-UAS Program Office and is a testament to our commitment to accelerating the acquisition of game changing technologies for the benefit of our warfighters and for national security.”
C-UAS solution providers are invited to visit the C-UAS Solutions Marketplace booth (#2426) at AUVSI to learn more about submitting a 5-minute video pitch showcasing their technology and connecting with DoD programs seeking new and novel C-UAS solutions.

Breaking Barriers into DARPA
ARI will also showcase DARPAConnect, an initiative by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to empower innovators and to broaden DARPA’s reach with small businesses and educational institutions. With the goal of breaking down barriers of entry, DARPAConnect equips innovators with tools to navigate the DARPA landscape and contribute ideas to national defense, including: on-demand learning modules, one-on-one coaching sessions, and a variety of online and in-person events for education and networking.

“DARPAConnect implements a new paradigm for how DARPA interacts with the innovation community,” says Dr. William Kiser. “This initiative empowers a wider range of participants to engage with DARPA by educating them in the mindset and processes of the organization and assisting them along their journey as they gain the knowledge to successfully navigate the DARPA enterprise.”

Visit ARI Booth #2426 at AUVSI to learn about valuable tools and resources for your DARPA journey, and to book a personal one-on-one session.

About the Applied Research Institute
The Applied Research Institute (ARI) is a non-partisan leader in technology innovation and strategy. As a neutral, third-party innovation ecosystem orchestrator, ARI collaborates with cross-sectional partners from state and federal government, industry, and academia, across a wide spectrum of technology focus areas. ARI specializes in creating robust ecosystems, facilitating partnerships, and managing complex technology projects from start to finish – all with the goal of transforming ideas into game-changing results.

Through their growing network of 200+ partnerships across government, industry, and academia, ARI is uniquely positioned to solve emerging technical and national security challenges in key advanced technology areas.

Learn more at www.theari.us/

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