Federal Research Institutions’ Impact on Economic Development in New Mexico - Casey DeRaad
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Casey DeRaadAir Force Research LaboratoryLead, Tech Engagement Office
Who are we?
• Space Vehicles Directorate• Space structures & Control,
space-based sensing, space power
• Directed Energy Directorate• Laser systems, high power
electromagnetics, weapons modeling & simulation
• AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY is located in Albuquerque, and is home to two of the Air Force’s Nine Directorates
Why is Working with AFRL Different?
Facilities Contract Dollars
Equipment
Intellectual Property
Wide range of technologyPartnerships with AFRL
Scientists
AFRL Direct Expenditures$170 Million
AFRL Salaries$137 Million
NM Contractor Spending$167 Million
Contractor Salaries$86 Million
Total Impact on New Mexico $560 Million*
* FY13 Funds
Innovating Together• Tech Engagement works directly with Industry and Academia to bring them into the laboratory and spur innovation.
• We are focused on telling the story of how we impact our community and the nation’s security.
• We are utilizing contract opportunities and tech pain points to create relationships, build companies and grow the economy