Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Location
Location: Doolittle Institute, Niceville, FL
Format: In-Person & Virtual (ZoomGov)
Fees/Admission
How To Participate:
In-person Registration Closed – Virtual Registration Still Open – In-person registration has reached full capacity. We invite you to participate remotely via ZoomGov. Virtual attendees will receive access details via email closer to the event date.
REGISTER TODAY to secure your spot. Deadline to register is 1 August 2025.
Network and Connect – Engage with AFRL representatives, industry experts, and fellow attendees during scheduled networking breaks and the closing reception.
Engage Actively – Make the most of the event by asking questions during Q&A, and connecting with speakers and support teams.
Contact Information
Doolittle Institute
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Description
About the Event
Doolittle Institute (DI), in coordination with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW), will host an informative one-day event for businesses and academic institutions to learn more about collaborating with AFRL/RW.
The purpose of this forum is to educate and help small businesses navigate collaboration opportunities with AFRL/RW. The event will provide insights into research priorities, technology transfer mechanisms, and small business engagement programs.
Whether exploring defense partnerships for the first time or looking to deepen existing engagement with AFRL, this forum offers practical guidance, valuable networking opportunities, and actionable resources to support collaboration and innovation.
Who Should Participate
This event is ideal for industry, academic, and non-traditional partners, particularly those who are new to or have limited experience collaborating with the Department of Defense (DoD) or AFRL/RW.
Participants may include:
Small businesses seeking R&D or technology transition opportunities
Entrepreneurs, startups, and defense innovators
Academic and research institutions interested in dual-use technologies
Government collaborators and ecosystem supporters new to or with limited experience engaging with DoD and AFRL/RW
Agenda Snapshot
A detailed agenda with session times and speakers will be released soon.
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