From Innovation to National Security: Understanding the OTA Pathway

Do you have a technology that could solve a national security problem but unsure of how to get it in front of the right government organization, find funding, or navigate the path from prototype to commercialization?
Join the NCMBC for this training that will demystify the federal innovation ecosystem and show North Carolina companies, researchers, startups, and technology developers how Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) can provide a faster, more flexible pathway to develop and demonstrate new capabilities.
When. Thursday, December 3 from 9:00 – 10:30
Where. Online
You’ll learn how Partnership Intermediaries, Public-Private Partnerships, Consortiums, and government organizations work together and, most importantly, where your company fits in the process.
You’ll leave with a practical roadmap for moving from innovation to opportunity to funded prototype to national security capability.
During this session, you will learn:
- Where to find opportunities
- How relationships and consortiums can open doors
- What an OTA funds
- How the prototype process works
- What it can take to transition a successful prototype toward production and commercialization
Whether you are new to working with the federal government or already have experience, this training will help you understand the pathway, avoid common dead ends, and identify the next step for your technology.


