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SUMMARY:Defense Industrial Sustainment for Combat Systems Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Offices of US Senator Thom Tillis and US Senator Ted Budd\, and the North Carolina Military Business Center will host the Defense Industrial Sustainment for Combat Systems (DISC) Summit in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina. \nWhen. March 18-19\, 2026 (postponed from November 18-19\, 2025) \nWHERE.   University of North Carolina\, The Friday Center\, 100 Friday Center Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27517 \n\nPrintable Parking Pass will be available closer to the event.\nDirections to the Friday Center\n\nPurpose of the DISC Summit.  To sustain and expand the supply chain and service providers within the defense aerospace\, ground vehicle\, maritime and armaments markets. \nPremise of the DISC Summit \n\nThe defense aerospace\, ground vehicle\, maritime and armaments markets represent tremendous business opportunity\nOEMs\, subcontractors\, service providers and suppliers are often siloed in these market sectors\nFuture sustainment and supply chain resilience will require breaking silos\, engaging new businesses and promoting dialogue among the defense industrial and R&D ecosystem\n\nGoals of the DISC Summit: \n\nEngaging current and prospective suppliers and service providers to leverage prime contracting opportunities with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies across these market silos\nEngaging current and prospective suppliers to leverage subcontracting opportunities with OEMS/prime contractors across these market silos\nInforming the industrial/academia R&D ecosystem about future defense technology imperatives\, and agencies about emerging and future technologies in these sectors\n Establishing a productive and DIRECT dialogue around critical issues in the defense industrial market – including supply chain\, maintenance/repair/overhaul (MRO)\, workforce\, inflation and barriers to entry\n\nWho should participate in the DISC Summit: \n\nCurrent OEMs\, prime contractors\, suppliers and service providers in the defense aerospace\, ground vehicle\, maritime and armaments markets\nBusinesses considering engaging as an OEM\, prime contractor\, supplier and/or service provider within these markets\nIndustry- and academia-based entities conducting R&D and new product development for aerospace\, vehicle\, maritime and armament systems\nFederal and Defense agencies engaged in requirements generation\, acquisition\, sustainment and R&D within these markets\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/defense-industrial-sustainment-for-combat-systems-summit/
LOCATION:University of North Carolina\, The Friday Center\, 100 Friday Center Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27517\, United States
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SUMMARY:DoW SciTechCONNECT North Carolina Regional Pop-Up Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nJoin the North Carolina Military Business Center for an information session in advance of the DoW SciTechCONNECT North Carolina Regional Pop-Up (April 29\, 2026\, Greensboro). The Regional Pop-Up is designed to break down barriers to entry and educate\, motivate\, and inspire new potential performers from small businesses\, industry\, and academia to engage with the Department of War and grow the national security innovation ecosystem. \nWhen. Thursday\, March 26\, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:30 EST \nWhere. In-person (limited to the first 20 registrants) with virtual option \nPurpose \nThis is a short prep session to help North Carolina small businesses\, researchers\, and innovation partners understand what SciTechCONNECT is\, what the North Carolina Regional Pop-Up is designed to do\, and how to show up ready to engage during the April 29 program (DoW officials and leaders\, direct Q and A\, and pathways into DoW science and technology). \nWhat is SciTechCONNECT \nDoW SciTechCONNECT is a front door into the Department of War’s innovation ecosystem. It helps first time and nontraditional performers navigate pathways\, understand priority areas\, and connect with real people through events\, office hours\, and webinars. It also provides curated toolkits\, guides\, and resources that support practical next steps. \nWho should attend \n\nNorth Carolina small businesses pursuing DoD opportunities\nUniversity researchers\, faculty\, staff\, and students interested in defense innovation pathways\nInnovation ecosystem partners supporting technology transition and commercialization\n\nWhat you will get \n\nOverview of the DoW SciTechCONNECT North Carolina Regional Pop-Up and what to expect on April 29\nHow to prepare for engagement and what to bring to office hours and follow-on discussions\nQ and A\n\nFormat \nHybrid: In-Person (first 20 registrants) and Virtual via Microsoft Teams \nLocation: Hybrid / In Person / Virtual \nTowneBank Conference Room\nFirst Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Dr\, Durham\, NC 27709 \nREGISTER HERE \nIn addition to this event\, the Department of War SciTechCONNECT program is heading to Greensboro for a Regional Pop-Up event. Secure your spot and register here for this event on April 29\, 2026.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/dow-scitechconnect-north-carolina-regional-pop-up-information-session/
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