Venture Capital Technology Panel (VCRAC)

Abstract

Objective: to identify engineering standards and technologies in the technology sector that the Department of the Navy should incorporate into its technology roadmap for providing state-of-the-art capabilities to the Fleet/Force. Background: The Department of the Navy seeks a relationship with the venture capital community that optimizes the prospects for rapid introduction of innovative technologies into acquisition programs. The following where major conclusions on venture capital engagement that were contained in the HAC response: (1) the greatest value to the Department will be in early awareness of emerging commercial technology trends. (2) Venture capitalists can provide awareness in a few areas which, although they do not address all Naval needs, are critical. (3) Relationship with the Department of the Navy is of interest to venture capitalists for reasons beyond funding.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA464401

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acquisition
  • Command And Control
  • Communities
  • Corporations
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Investments
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Research
  • Money
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Standards
  • Transitions
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Economics
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.