The U.S. Department of Defense is set to receive nine prestigious awards for technology transfer at the upcoming national meeting of the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) in Dallas, Texas. This year’s event marks the 50th anniversary of the FLC, a network of over 300 federal laboratories, agencies, and research centers dedicated to advancing technology commercialization and innovation.
Dr. P. Kim Pham, the director of Technology Transfer and Commercial Partnerships within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, praised the DoD’s strong technology transfer program and congratulated the awardees for their contributions to the nation’s economy and security.
Among the winners are seven DoD agencies, centers, and laboratories, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center leading the pack. The awards span across various categories, recognizing excellence in technology transfer, innovation, impact, interagency partnerships, and individual achievements.
Notable winners include the Defense Information Systems Agency for accelerating cloud adoption in the DoD, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center for their SUBMAT roadway system, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory for their Timely Address Space Randomization technology.
Additionally, the Defense Health Agency, DoD Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, and individual recipients like Stacy Mills and Jenna Dix will also be honored for their outstanding contributions to technology transfer and commercialization.
The DoD’s success at the FLC awards highlights its commitment to driving innovation and bringing cutting-edge technologies from the lab to the marketplace, ultimately benefiting both the military and the broader economy.