1 00:00:02,789 --> 00:00:05,039 Welcome to P University where every 2 00:00:05,050 --> 00:00:07,780 giant le starts with one small step , a 3 00:00:07,829 --> 00:00:09,869 place for academia , discovery and 4 00:00:09,880 --> 00:00:12,409 innovation ever persistent in the 5 00:00:12,420 --> 00:00:14,253 pursuit of the next giant leap . 6 00:00:15,310 --> 00:00:17,549 Welcome to the home of the A FRL 7 00:00:17,559 --> 00:00:19,409 Regional Network Midwest . 8 00:00:21,430 --> 00:00:24,420 The A FRO network hubs was an idea that 9 00:00:24,620 --> 00:00:27,979 evolved from a lot of discussion around 10 00:00:27,989 --> 00:00:31,870 the 2030 strategy about how we can get 11 00:00:31,879 --> 00:00:35,369 our snes partnering and actively doing 12 00:00:35,380 --> 00:00:38,180 research with the broader ecosystem 13 00:00:38,189 --> 00:00:40,133 innovation ecosystem in the United 14 00:00:40,133 --> 00:00:43,189 States . There is a awareness that for 15 00:00:43,200 --> 00:00:45,150 us to succeed as a service and 16 00:00:45,159 --> 00:00:47,939 particularly as a department that we 17 00:00:47,950 --> 00:00:50,520 need to be able to couple into the 18 00:00:50,529 --> 00:00:54,189 larger S and T ecosystem in different 19 00:00:54,200 --> 00:00:56,409 ways than we've always done . So how 20 00:00:56,419 --> 00:00:58,586 are we trying to do that in the hubs ? 21 00:00:58,586 --> 00:01:00,586 We're trying to do that by coupling 22 00:01:00,586 --> 00:01:02,808 really smart academics that are working 23 00:01:03,119 --> 00:01:05,500 in areas that have national security 24 00:01:05,510 --> 00:01:07,454 interests . They have expertise in 25 00:01:07,454 --> 00:01:09,454 energetics , they have expertise in 26 00:01:09,454 --> 00:01:11,566 microelectronics , both areas that we 27 00:01:11,566 --> 00:01:13,232 as a department are very much 28 00:01:13,232 --> 00:01:15,980 interested in by becoming a member of 29 00:01:15,989 --> 00:01:17,933 the regional hub . It gives you an 30 00:01:17,933 --> 00:01:20,100 opportunity to become part of a team , 31 00:01:20,160 --> 00:01:22,519 a team that is networked . It gives you 32 00:01:22,529 --> 00:01:24,589 an opportunity to find out what is 33 00:01:24,599 --> 00:01:26,710 happening with other small businesses 34 00:01:26,710 --> 00:01:28,932 within the ecosystem more . So what are 35 00:01:28,932 --> 00:01:31,043 those universities , what are some of 36 00:01:31,043 --> 00:01:32,877 the driving commercialization uh 37 00:01:32,877 --> 00:01:34,988 capabilities are emanating out of the 38 00:01:34,988 --> 00:01:37,210 universities that may have dual purpose 39 00:01:37,210 --> 00:01:36,970 both from an industry perspective , as 40 00:01:36,980 --> 00:01:39,091 well as from a military perspective . 41 00:01:39,091 --> 00:01:41,091 We have a shared mission of working 42 00:01:41,091 --> 00:01:43,091 together to strengthen our national 43 00:01:43,091 --> 00:01:45,370 security . This ecosystem of innovation 44 00:01:45,379 --> 00:01:47,769 draws on deep subject matter expertise 45 00:01:47,980 --> 00:01:49,980 and world class research facilities 46 00:01:49,980 --> 00:01:52,279 from across Purdue and our partners in 47 00:01:52,290 --> 00:01:54,589 the Midwest to bring about important 48 00:01:54,599 --> 00:01:56,750 interdisciplinary breakthroughs that 49 00:01:56,760 --> 00:02:00,669 are critical to a FRLS mission at the 50 00:02:00,680 --> 00:02:02,989 A FRL Regional Network Midwest . We're 51 00:02:03,000 --> 00:02:04,667 committed to offering funding 52 00:02:04,667 --> 00:02:07,069 opportunities primarily focused on key 53 00:02:07,080 --> 00:02:09,100 technological areas including 54 00:02:09,110 --> 00:02:11,619 microelectronics , energetic materials , 55 00:02:11,630 --> 00:02:14,110 hypersonics , space , domain awareness 56 00:02:14,119 --> 00:02:15,730 and in space , servicing and 57 00:02:15,730 --> 00:02:18,179 manufacturing . Our funding initiatives 58 00:02:18,190 --> 00:02:20,830 are designed to derisk technologies by 59 00:02:20,839 --> 00:02:23,070 providing vital resources and fostering 60 00:02:23,080 --> 00:02:25,820 partnerships . This strategic approach 61 00:02:25,830 --> 00:02:27,774 helps move innovative technologies 62 00:02:27,774 --> 00:02:31,270 forward while minimizing risks . Each 63 00:02:31,279 --> 00:02:33,501 research project under our co-operative 64 00:02:33,501 --> 00:02:35,501 agreement includes an A FRL subject 65 00:02:35,501 --> 00:02:37,250 matter expert , an involved 66 00:02:37,259 --> 00:02:39,949 collaborator to ensure high standard of 67 00:02:39,960 --> 00:02:42,800 research and development . This direct 68 00:02:42,809 --> 00:02:45,199 involvement enhances the potential for 69 00:02:45,210 --> 00:02:47,669 successful technological advancements . 70 00:02:50,089 --> 00:02:51,922 Our network partners are crucial 71 00:02:51,922 --> 00:02:53,922 because they foster collaboration , 72 00:02:53,922 --> 00:02:55,478 drive innovation and create 73 00:02:55,478 --> 00:02:57,589 opportunities for growth . Ultimately 74 00:02:57,589 --> 00:02:59,645 strengthening the entire ecosystem , 75 00:02:59,645 --> 00:03:01,867 especially for small businesses , small 76 00:03:01,867 --> 00:03:03,478 businesses often bring fresh 77 00:03:03,478 --> 00:03:05,700 perspectives and agile solutions to the 78 00:03:05,700 --> 00:03:07,867 table . Addressing critical challenges 79 00:03:07,867 --> 00:03:09,978 that larger corporations may overlook 80 00:03:09,978 --> 00:03:12,033 because many of the start ups we see 81 00:03:12,033 --> 00:03:14,311 today are closely tied to universities . 82 00:03:14,311 --> 00:03:16,478 The act is sort of an extension of the 83 00:03:16,478 --> 00:03:15,919 research being performed at those 84 00:03:15,929 --> 00:03:18,339 schools by engaging with these 85 00:03:18,350 --> 00:03:20,683 enterprises and supporting their growth . 86 00:03:20,683 --> 00:03:22,683 We helped drive the A FRL mission . 87 00:03:22,820 --> 00:03:24,820 Their success ensures a diverse and 88 00:03:24,820 --> 00:03:27,029 robust economic landscape , reducing 89 00:03:27,039 --> 00:03:28,872 our reliance on single points of 90 00:03:28,872 --> 00:03:31,660 failure . So in today's interconnected 91 00:03:31,669 --> 00:03:33,725 world , the importance of networking 92 00:03:33,725 --> 00:03:35,891 and engagement cannot be overstated by 93 00:03:35,891 --> 00:03:38,113 hosting regional events and using tools 94 00:03:38,113 --> 00:03:40,280 such as tech connect . We are building 95 00:03:40,280 --> 00:03:42,391 a connected ecosystem , Air Force and 96 00:03:42,391 --> 00:03:44,502 Space Force tech connect , also known 97 00:03:44,502 --> 00:03:46,502 as the science and technology front 98 00:03:46,502 --> 00:03:48,502 door is a connection business model 99 00:03:48,502 --> 00:03:50,391 powered by the Air Force research 100 00:03:50,391 --> 00:03:52,447 laboratory that allows the intake of 101 00:03:52,447 --> 00:03:54,558 innovative ideas , quality , relevant 102 00:03:54,558 --> 00:03:56,558 ideas are then connected to subject 103 00:03:56,558 --> 00:03:58,725 matter experts within a FRL for review 104 00:03:58,725 --> 00:04:00,391 for feedback and to establish 105 00:04:00,391 --> 00:04:02,669 communication for future collaboration . 106 00:04:02,669 --> 00:04:04,558 The regional networks were really 107 00:04:04,558 --> 00:04:06,815 designed as a compliment . I think the 108 00:04:06,824 --> 00:04:10,695 A Fr L has many tools to collaborate 109 00:04:10,705 --> 00:04:14,595 externally from fundamental research 110 00:04:14,604 --> 00:04:17,524 that A FS R does through their grants 111 00:04:17,535 --> 00:04:19,894 and Murry and the funding , they give 112 00:04:19,904 --> 00:04:23,239 back into the laboratory to a works and 113 00:04:23,250 --> 00:04:26,570 space works who specifically uh fund 114 00:04:26,579 --> 00:04:29,299 and drive uh collaborations uh in the 115 00:04:29,309 --> 00:04:31,589 small business space . The real 116 00:04:31,600 --> 00:04:33,822 complement to that and what we saw that 117 00:04:33,822 --> 00:04:37,760 was missing was how we can get our most 118 00:04:37,769 --> 00:04:40,760 important uh capital in A FRL , which 119 00:04:40,769 --> 00:04:43,989 is our S and es directly engaged with 120 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:46,950 other innovators outside and have that 121 00:04:46,959 --> 00:04:49,126 collision uh facilitate that collision 122 00:04:49,126 --> 00:04:52,420 of ideas to drive new 123 00:04:52,540 --> 00:04:55,369 insights and accelerate technology into 124 00:04:55,380 --> 00:04:57,436 the supply chain that's relevant for 125 00:04:57,436 --> 00:05:00,119 future systems . The regional network 126 00:05:00,130 --> 00:05:02,640 also helps to educate the workforce and 127 00:05:02,649 --> 00:05:04,705 grow much needed talent pools in the 128 00:05:04,705 --> 00:05:06,538 Midwest that are critical to our 129 00:05:06,538 --> 00:05:09,119 national security mission . Purdue is 130 00:05:09,130 --> 00:05:11,529 proud to serve as a host site for the A 131 00:05:11,540 --> 00:05:14,359 FRL Midwest regional Network and 132 00:05:14,369 --> 00:05:16,536 excited about the great impact it will 133 00:05:16,536 --> 00:05:18,758 make on national security in the region 134 00:05:18,829 --> 00:05:20,040 and beyond .