who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Administer fellowship program for industry leadership FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCcapacity buildingRecognizes leaders in the hybrid electronics field as NextFlex Fellows and engages them in Project Calls, Technical Working Groups, and Workforce Development programs to advance innovation.
- Conduct research and develop technical roadmaps for hybrid electronics FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCresearchLeads research initiatives including the development of an AI Roadmap for Hybrid Electronics to guide innovation and complement existing technical roadmaps.
- Conduct research and technical roadmapping FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCresearchDevelops technical roadmaps, including an AI Roadmap for Hybrid Electronics, to guide innovation and strategic development in the field.
- Deliver education, workforce development, and internship programs FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCcapacity buildingConducts workforce development initiatives including hosting student interns at the San Jose Innovation Hub and integrating talent into the hybrid electronics ecosystem. These programs aim to build a skilled industrial workforce aligned with advanced manufacturing needs.
- Deliver education, workforce development, and internship programs FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCcapacity buildingConducts workforce development initiatives including hosting student interns at the San Jose Innovation Hub and integrating fellows into technical and project-based programs to build talent pipelines in hybrid electronics manufacturing.
- Deliver education, workforce development, and talent programs FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCcapacity buildingConducts workforce development initiatives including hosting student interns at the San Jose Innovation Hub, organizing over 60 project update webinars annually, and engaging NextFlex Fellows in technical and innovation programs to build industry capacity.
- Deliver technical mentoring and engineering support to SMEs FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCcapacity buildingProvides mentoring and engineering/design services to qualified small- and medium-sized manufacturers to enhance their capabilities in hybrid electronics manufacturing and innovation.
- Facilitate defense and government engagement FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCdirect serviceHosts visits and briefings for U.S. Army Manufacturing Technology Program leadership and other government stakeholders to align hybrid electronics innovation with defense modernization priorities.
- Facilitate technology transition and field testing FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCdirect serviceSupports the transition of hybrid electronics technologies into real-world applications through field testing of defense antenna arrays, munitions monitoring systems, medical devices, and manufacturing tools.
- Facilitate technology transition and industry collaboration events FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCdirect serviceHosts member meetings, industry workshops, technology roadmapping sessions, and site visits—including for U.S. Army leadership—to support technology transition and collaboration in defense and manufacturing innovation.
- Host technical events and collaboration forums FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCcapacity buildingHosts over 60 project update webinars annually, along with member meetings, industry workshops, technology roadmapping sessions, and engagement forums for NextFlex Fellows to advance innovation in hybrid electronics.
- Host technical events and collaborative innovation sessions FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCcapacity buildingHosts over 60 project update webinars annually, along with member meetings, industry workshops, technology roadmapping sessions, and engagements with government partners such as the U.S. Army's Manufacturing Technology Program.
- Lead research and technical roadmap development FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCresearchDevelops strategic technical roadmaps, including an AI Roadmap for Hybrid Electronics, to guide innovation and R&D priorities in the hybrid electronics industry.
- Operate a national manufacturing consortium and regional Nodes for hybrid electronics FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCcapacity buildingOperates a manufacturing consortium, Technology Hub, and three regional Nodes in Massachusetts, New York, Missouri, and a newly launched Node in Alabama to expand hybrid electronics manufacturing capabilities and accelerate commercialization across the U.S.
- Operate a national manufacturing consortium and regional Nodes for hybrid electronics FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCcapacity buildingOperates a manufacturing consortium called NextFlex with three regional Nodes in Massachusetts, New York, and Missouri, and launched a new Alabama Node to expand hybrid electronics manufacturing capabilities and accelerate commercialization. These hubs serve as centers for innovation, collaboration, and technology deployment.
- Produce outreach content on hybrid electronics innovation FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCdirect serviceProduces a podcast series titled "Electronics at the Edge" to highlight innovations and advancements in hybrid electronics manufacturing and applications.
- Produce outreach content on hybrid electronics innovation FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCdirect serviceProduces a podcast series titled "Electronics at the Edge" to highlight advancements and innovations in the hybrid electronics field.
- Produce outreach content to highlight industry innovation FLEXTECH ALLIANCE INCdirect serviceProduces a podcast series titled "Electronics at the Edge" to showcase advancements and thought leadership in hybrid electronics manufacturing.