Team, we have launched a new “DEFTECH Live” Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis episode. 
Please see the following flow and weekly plan to add increasing value to the NC Innovation Ecosystem.
Week 1: The DEFTECH monthly theme and TIDE RFI for the month.
Week 2: Technology Briefings/Threat Briefings
Week 3: Small Business Winners
Week 4: Deep Dive on Opportunities this Quarter

The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.
“None of us is as strong as all of us!”
Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands’ capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.
Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape.  There are opportunities where NC companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.

Links Discussed in this week’s “DEFTECH Live.”

DEFTECH attended  DAX ’22 at Osprey Global Solutions this week.  Osprey Global Solutions, an NC Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) member, hosted the 2022 Defense Applications Expo (DAX) on September 21, 2022.  The DEFTECH team conducted a DAX Mission Debrief and Technology / Strategy crosswalk after the event to look at emerging technology through the lens of National Critical and Emerging Technology needs.
Learn more about Osprey Global Solutions: https://www.ospreyglobalsolutions.com/

View the DAX Warfighting Scenario and Technology Integration video:
https://deftechncmbc-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/robertburton_deftechncmbc_onmicrosoft_com/EdHhTa50Q5lKjF7xlCKRnjUBUWB0Km0kM9HsByWZVDdWNQ?e=VeNEak

Army VERTEX Human Performance AUSTIN, TX — DECEMBER 07-08, 2022, The US Army Event Where Industry Speaks Gather market intelligence.  Tackle real-world use cases with Army experts.  Shape the future of human potential through technology.  It all happens here.
https://armyfuturescommand.com/vertex/

Army xTech Search Open Opportunities:  The xTech Program manages the Army’s prize competitions to award and accelerate innovative technology solutions that can help solve Army challenges.
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/

Army xTech Search | Challenge Topic: Open-Topic; Army Modernization
Submission Dates: September 27, 2022 — October 31, 2022
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/competitions/xtechsearch7.html

Army xTech Search HBCU | Challenge Topic: Climate Change, Health, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Submission Dates: September 15, 2022 — October 31, 2022
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/competitions/xtechhbcustudent.html

Army xTech Search | Challenge Topic: Defense Manufacturing Solutions
Submission Dates: September 14, 2022 — October 14, 2022
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/competitions/xtechmanufacture.html

Track Current SBIR/STTR Announcements and Topics
The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) 
https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/
Welcome to the DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)!
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login
Broad Agency Announcement Schedule
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/baa-schedule/active-baa-announcements
Home | *New SBIR Site* | https://beta.www.sbir.gov/
SBIR/STTR Open Solicitation Listing | https://www.sbir.gov/solicitations/open
SBIR Planner | https://www.sbir.gov/solicitations

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government.  The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”
“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary

DTT- 28 September 2022 -DAX and Opportunites

Rob Robinson II