FEDERAL AGENCY FOCUS: DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT (DIU)

Hosted by: North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)

North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)

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AGENDA• Introductions and Welcome

• Denny Lewis, North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)

• Scott Dorney, North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)• Phil Williams, Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)

• Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Presentation• Mike Chahinian, DIU Commercial Engagement Executive

• Business Questions and Answers• Please type your questions in the chat function for review and

response, facilitated by Bob Burton, Sr. Manager, DEFTECH

• Conclusion and Announcements• Denny Lewis, North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office

(DEFTECH)

NEXT WEEK: June 3: US Marine Corps

Warfighting Lab

Register at: http://www.ncmbc.us/fe

deral-agencies-web-conferences/

COMING UP:Dates To Be Announced

Fort Bragg Mission & Installation Contracting

Command; North Carolina National Guard;

Defense Logistics Agency, Medical Troop

Support

Information will be posted online at:

http://www.ncmbc.us/federal-agencies-web-

conferences/

WWW.DEFTECH.NC.GOV Scout, Identify, Educate, Inform, Assist, Facilitate, Connect

Bob BurtonSr Mgr, DEFTECHburtonr@ncmbc.us

910.824.9609

Dennis LewisDir, DEFTECH

lewisd@ncmbc.us703-217-3127

NCDEFTECH

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AGENDA

• Introductions and Welcome

• Denny Lewis, North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)

• Scott Dorney, North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)

• Phil Williams, Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)

• Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Presentation

• Mike Chahinian, DIU Commercial Engagement Executive

• Business Questions and Answers

• Please type your questions in the chat function for review and

response, facilitated by Bob Burton, Sr. Manager, DEFTECH

• Conclusion and Announcements

• Denny Lewis, North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)

NEXT WEEK: June 3: US Marine Corps

Warfighting Lab

Register at: http://www.ncmbc.us/fe

deral-agencies-web-conferences/

COMING UP:Dates To Be Announced

Fort Bragg Mission & Installation Contracting

Command; North Carolina National Guard;

Defense Logistics Agency, Medical Troop

Support

Information will be posted online at:

http://www.ncmbc.us/federal-agencies-web-

conferences/

North Carolina Military Business Center• The NCMBC is a statewide, business development and technology

transition asset of the NC Community College System, headquartered at Fayetteville Tech

• Totally State-funded, the NCMBC is the only statewide, military-focused economic development entity in the US, and the only NC entity totally focused on growing the defense economy through existing industry

• Outcomes: Contracts (3,451), revenues ($13.2b), taxes ($548m)

Scott Dorney, Executive Director, 910-678-0190, scott@ncmbc.uswww.ncmbc.us

AGENDA• Introductions and Welcome

• Denny Lewis, North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)

• Scott Dorney, North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)• Phil Williams, Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)

• Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Presentation• Mike Chahinian, DIU Commercial Engagement Executive

• Business Questions and Answers• Please type your questions in the chat function for review and

response, facilitated by Bob Burton, Sr. Manager, DEFTECH

• Conclusion and Announcements• Denny Lewis, North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office

(DEFTECH)

NEXT WEEK: June 3: US Marine Corps

Warfighting Lab

Register at: http://www.ncmbc.us/fe

deral-agencies-web-conferences/

COMING UP:Dates To Be Announced

Fort Bragg Mission & Installation Contracting

Command; North Carolina National Guard;

Defense Logistics Agency, Medical Troop

Support

Information will be posted online at:

http://www.ncmbc.us/federal-agencies-web-

conferences/

Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)Supporting NC’s Military, Business & Academic Community

Executive Director, Paul Fridaypfriday@defensealliancenc.org

910-690-1860

Senior Director, Tammy Everettteverett@defensealliancenc.org

910-690-4450

www.defensealliancenc.org https://www.facebook.com/DefenseAllianceofNC/

https://twitter.com/daofncPO Box 3129 Pinehurst, NC 28374

Our History

The Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)formed via the result of a merger in August 2019

The North Carolina Military Foundation (NCMF) and the North Carolina Defense Business Association (NCDBA) merged to form the DEFENSE ALLIANCE OF NORTH CAROLINA (DANC).

The Alliance combines the powerful leadership of distinguished military officers and industry executives, a large and active membership base, and an impressive set of standing forums and events to support North Carolina’s government, military, business, and academic communities.

VISION:

Improve the state’s defense economy by leading high-impact strategic growth initiatives, providing information and networking opportunities to NC entities with defense sector interests, and positioning key organizations and senior leaders to assist in the expansion of defense-related business opportunities throughout the state.

Chair – MajGen Robert Dickerson, U.S. Marine Corps RetiredVice Chair – Tim Gabel, Exec VP SSES RTI International

GEN Dan McNeill, U.S. Army RetiredMG JB Burns, U.S. Army RetiredLtGen Mark Brilakis, USMC RetiredRADM Cliff Sharpe, US Navy RetiredRADM Rick Gromlich, U.S. Coast Guard RetiredMike Bender, Director, NSA Laboratory for Analytic SciencesNathan Jones, VP Federal Sales Red HatChris Edge, VP Large Business Customers Duke EnergyTorrey Galida, President, Richard Childress RacingRuth Anderson, RNE Consultants, President of DANC Management Council

Executive Board

Ø Forums: Government Relations, Science & Technology, Product and Services, Innovation/Leadership

Ø NC Defense Asset Inventory and Target Industry Cluster Analysis

Ø Evolving Motorsports industry; ties to defense and cluster areas

Ø Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Ø COVID19 member support

Ø Teaming ( Innovators, Small and Large Industry, University, etc)

Ø Streamlining partnerships/collaboration

Examples of Collaboration

The Alliance’s vast network of members embodies the full spectrum of industry, academic, government, and military stakeholders committed to supporting our national security and North Carolina’s role in it. As part of this network, you will join a group of powerful individuals and organizations working together to position NC’s leaders to win in an evolving defense marketplace, lead high-impact strategic sector growth initiatives, and provide actionable intelligence and networking opportunities to those who can best support our national security. Your investment supports this important work.

Value Proposition

• Stronger voice within North Carolina and in Washington D.C.• Strategic coordination for defense sector• Connecting subs to primes• Connecting primes to Commands

§ Technology transfer• Recruiting military missions and units• Preserving & protecting local missions/units• Recruiting DoD businesses• Creating R&D and other partnerships• Providing military related education and training• Supporting veteran entrepreneurship• Supporting veteran and spouse workforce• Generally enhancing the defense business environment

AGENDA• Introductions and Welcome

• Denny Lewis, North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)

• Scott Dorney, North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)• Phil Williams, Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)

• Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Presentation• Mike Chahinian, DIU Commercial Engagement Executive

• Business Questions and Answers• Please type your questions in the chat function for review and

response, facilitated by Bob Burton, Sr. Manager, DEFTECH

• Conclusion and Announcements• Denny Lewis, North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office

(DEFTECH)

NEXT WEEK: June 3: US Marine Corps

Warfighting Lab

Register at: http://www.ncmbc.us/fe

deral-agencies-web-conferences/

COMING UP:Dates To Be Announced

Fort Bragg Mission & Installation Contracting

Command; North Carolina National Guard;

Defense Logistics Agency, Medical Troop

Support

Information will be posted online at:

http://www.ncmbc.us/federal-agencies-web-

conferences/

AGENDA• Introductions and Welcome

• Denny Lewis, North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)

• Scott Dorney, North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)• Phil Williams, Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)

• Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Presentation• Mike Chahinian, DIU Commercial Engagement Executive

• Business Questions and Answers• Please type your questions in the chat function for review and

response, facilitated by Bob Burton, Sr. Manager, DEFTECH

• Conclusion and Announcements• Denny Lewis, North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office

(DEFTECH)

NEXT WEEK: June 3: US Marine Corps

Warfighting Lab

Register at: http://www.ncmbc.us/fe

deral-agencies-web-conferences/

COMING UP:Dates To Be Announced

Fort Bragg Mission & Installation Contracting

Command; North Carolina National Guard;

Defense Logistics Agency, Medical Troop

Support

Information will be posted online at:

http://www.ncmbc.us/federal-agencies-web-

conferences/