1 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Approved for Public Release: 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09) Advanced Technology Innovation (DVI) University Programs

2 Investing in Next Generation Technologies NOW Enables FUTURE BMDS Capabilities Advanced Technology (DV): Obtaining Certainty From Uncertainty Vision “ We build tomorrow ’ s technologies to outpace the ballistic missile threat, bringing certainty to an uncertain future ” Mission Stimulate innovation through “ OUT-OF-THE-BOX ” thinking. Seek out and develop new and innovative concepts and technologies that can be applied across the BMDS to stay ahead of the threat, improve system performance, and lower life cycle costs DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for Public Release: 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)

3 Innovation Identify And Develop New And Innovative Concepts, Stimulate Technology Innovation, And Exploit Breakthroughs In Science To Improve All Elements Of The BMDS Advanced Tech Innovation Cell DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for Public Release 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)

4 MSTAR Contracts MSTAR - Missile Defense Science, Technology Advanced Research Research funding for ANY domestic university Solicitation and award via an annual a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) – – Period of performance is 2yrs, with maximum funding of $300k/yr for a total of $600k Government option for a third year, maximum funding for option year is $200k DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for Public Release: 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)

5 MSTAR New Ideas MSTAR (BAA) Concepts Universities R&D Centers R&D Results MDA SMEs Future Scientists And Engineers, To Include Positions At MDA AS 6.3 STTR And SBIR Incubators Technical Objective Fund relevant, advanced R&D at accredited, domestic universities and academic institutions Exploit breakthroughs in science to offer robust technical improvements to BMDS Build portfolio of revolutionary technology to support and enhance BMDS Train future scientists and engineers Technical Approach Offer competitive opportunities to ALL accredited, domestic universities through scientific and experimental investigation in 8 topical areas Invests in beyond state-of-the-art S&T through high risk/high-payoff concepts Be in the forefront of innovative technologies through scientific investigation Provide subject matter experts for the review and evaluation of proposals Operational Payoff Links technology to meet BMDS gaps and mission requirements Contributes to national security and economic strength Methodology / Road Map Approximately 3 Year Cycle DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for Public Release: 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)

6 University Programs Technology Thrusts Radar Systems Ultra Wideband Frequency Cross Sections and Signatures RF Imaging, Data Visualization Lasers and Electro-Optical Systems High Energy Lasers, Laser Diode Arrays Optical Pointing, Tracking, & Stabilization Lightweight Space-based Telescopes Integrated Active/Passive IR Sensor Systems IR Materials, FPAs, Multi-color, Large Format Lightweight Seekers, VLWIR, HWIL Testing Lightweight EO/IR Kill Vehicle Sensors Computer Science, Signal & Data Processing Digital Processing, High Frame Rates Distributed Computing, Computer Vision Novel Guidance Processing DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for Public Release: 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)

7 University Programs Technology Thrusts Mathematics, Probability, & Decision Theory Pattern Recognition, Data Fusion, Sensor Fusion Modeling and Simulation Advanced Discrimination Algorithms Physics, Chemistry & Materials IR Signatures, Energy Conversion, Impact Phenomenology Nano Technology, Fuel Cells and Batteries Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Micro-Satellites, Divert/Axial Propulsion Thermo-Resistant Materials, Lightweight Structures Compensation of Aero-Optic Effects Battle Management/Command and Control Human in the Loop Ops, Weapon Resource Management Intelligent Process and Decision Making, Interceptor-Interceptor Communications High Band-Width Communications IFT DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for Public Release 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)

8 University Programs Special Considerations Principal Investigator (PI) is required to be a U.S. Citizen All personnel working under the contract are required to be a U.S. person –a U.S. Citizen –a lawful permanent resident alien of the US, (a "Green Card" holder) Public Release Information –All materials to be published or presented in a public forum must be cleared by MDA –All materials considered for public release must be submitted to the Contracting Officer 90 days in advance DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for Public Release: 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)

9 SBIR/STTR Programs SBIR – Small Business Innovation Research –Funds early-stage R&D projects at small technology companies –Phase I is typically a period of performance of 6 – 9 months –Phase I funding is typically in the range of $70 – $100k –Phase II is a 2yr award of $500 – $750k by invitation only after a successful Phase I STTR – Small Business Technology Transfer Program –Funds cooperative R&D projects involving a small business and a research institution (i.e., University, Federally-funded R&D Center (FFRDC), or nonprofit research institution). –Phase I is typically a period of performance of 6 – 9 months –Phase I funding is typically $100k –Phase II is a 2yr award of $500 – $750k by invitation only after a successful Phase I –Minimum of 30 percent of the work must be done by the Research Institution –Minimum of 40 percent of the work must be done by the Small Business DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for Public Release 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)

10 The MDA SBIR/STTR Focus MDA MISSION “Develop and field an integrated BMDS capable of providing a layered defense for the homeland, deployed forces, friends, and allies against ballistic missiles of all ranges in all phases of flight.” MDA uses SBIR/STTR to pursue high-risk technologies that could spur a revolutionary leap or enhancement, decrease the time required to transform them into actual applications for insertion into the BMDS, and benefit from commercialization. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for Public Release: 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)

11 SBIR Industrial Partnership Days Benefit:  Leveraged IR&D (Internal Research & Development) funds through the prime contractor  Business relationships between the prime and sub-tier contractors, and  Mentor/protégé relationships essential for fledgling small business Purpose: To encourage the transition of DV-sponsored SBIR/STTR-funded technology into the BMDS through industrial partnership with prime contractors. Description/Approach: Work with Prime Contractors to gather stakeholder audience at their site to hear SBIR briefers.  SBIR/STTR projects identified by the prime.  MDA stakeholders and TMs invited  Models for meetings regarding size, technology, and stage of development vary based on Prime’s needs  MDA follow-up with large/small business is essential DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for Public Release 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)

12 ESSO ESSO – Engineer and Scientist Student Outreach Inspire students to become engineers & scientists immediately prior to their selection of High School curriculum –Motivate next generation in time to guide college preparation –Focus on 8th grade students after standardized test preparation (early April) and before selection of 9th grade course work (May) Emphasize applied mathematics –Students predict and verify a physics problem in teams –Demonstrate that math helps us understand our world –Accent experimentation and discovery Show how engineers “create the future world we will live in” Involve teachers and ultimately parents Measure progress by tracking the interests of students for 10yrs following the course DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for Public Release 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)

13 Conclusion “The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Invent It” – Alan Kay “The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Invent It” – Alan Kay What Can You Do Today To Make The World A Safer Place Tomorrow? What Can You Do Today To Make The World A Safer Place Tomorrow? DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for Public Release: 09-MDA-5041 (2 DEC 09)