Navy SBIR/STTR Chief Pushes Other Transaction Pathways to Speed Innovation
Brian Shipley, director of the Navy’s SBIR/STTR office, says he will pursue other transaction authorities for open topics to reduce contracting bureaucracy, close funding gaps, and accelerate technology transition.
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OPM’s Adam Starr on Clearing the Path for Federal Tech Talent
As CIO roles become more strategic, OPM CIO Adam Starr says agencies need to give technologists room to move faster, embed AI and security into the business, and create a culture that rewards measured risk.
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NSF Opens $1.5B Foundational-Research Portfolio
The 12 funding opportunities introduce a portfolio-based approach with longer awards and rapid grant mechanisms while emphasizing AI, advanced computation, and automation across science and engineering.
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White House Strategy Sets National Security Tech Priorities for Federal R&D
The strategy directs agencies to prioritize 14 critical and emerging technology areas, with OSTP and the National Security Council set to develop more detailed plans.