The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution awarded Germantown-based Amentum a contract for hazardous materials support services at Naval Fleet Readiness Centers.
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As fiscal year 2021 moves forward, the Technology Partnerships Office continues to seek out programs and collaborations with organizations to further drive the mission of federal technology transfer. Each year, the labs at NIST develop new technologies, create inventions, and work vigorously on cutting-edge research. These technologies, if transferred to the commercial market, can help build businesses, encourage the entrepreneurial spirit, help better American society, all while driving the national economy and creating jobs.
One such company in Maryland, TEDCO, works to fulfill these goals. TEDCO’s mission is to enhance economic development by fostering an inclusive and entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem, as well as to identify, invest in, and help grow technology companies in Maryland. Along with funding early-stage technologies and assisting businesses in these endeavors, TEDCO works to foster technology transfer and commercialization from feder
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As the Director of Federal Programs,
Kim is responsible for engaging with the federal government to convert scientific research into new jobs and new businesses. Kim focuses on engaging with research laboratories and manages programs that help businesses make use of the public investment in science, technology, and innovation in industries from cybersecurity to manufacturing, renewable energy, AI/ML, and robotics.
Kim has a long history of supporting the Department of Defense beginning with serving on Air Force Active Duty in England then Germany, to working with Army Intelligence, the Naval Air Systems Command, and Navy Fleet Readiness Centers. Prior to joining