The Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium (NSTIC) supports naval surface technology innovation through a consortium that researches, develops, tests, and integrates complex naval warfare systems across a broad range of technology areas and disciplines.
NSTIC offers federally-funded research and business opportunities for large and small companies and academia, especially small and emerging companies that have not traditionally worked with the government in the past. Solicitations encompass a wide range of programs and technology areas, including:
- Multi-Function Materials
- Cyber
- Big Data Analytics/AI/Machine Learning
- Directed Energy Science & Engineering
- Advanced Computing and Software Engineering
- Autonomous and Unmanned Systems
- Electromagnetic Environmental Effects and Spectrum
- Sensor Systems
- Launcher and Projectile Systems
- Digital Engineering
- Human Systems Integration
- Quantum Technologies
- Threat Engineering
- Mission Engineering and Analysis
- Integrated Warfare Systems
- Virtualization
- Asymmetric Warfare
- Manufacturing
- Lethality
- Surface Operations & Defensive Engagement
- Launcher Technology
- Integrated Training Systems
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