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Join Vertx Team leaders July 29-31 at Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) in Dayton, Ohio! LCID focuses on the Life Cycle Management Center's future requirements, collaboration opportunities, and topics covering the entire acquisition life cycle and management across AFLCMC portfolios.   For more information and to register, go to: https://buff.ly/3Y1AL54

Check out Vertx's current solicitation page for the latest open solicitations! Vertx Partners matches individuals, small businesses, companies, and academic institutions in our network with solicitations that are relevant to them. We also connect members of our network with one another if there's a solicitation that's a good fit through collaboration. Click here to find the latest opportunities: https://buff.ly/3Wj1qJb

Building public trust in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is crucial. So, how does a state achieve that? Organizations like NASA have already put effort into assessing how AAM will benefit the public good. Education initiatives break down complex AAM topics into digestible information sources, while real-world use cases and hands-on experiences make AAM relatable and inspire future innovation. For example, drones can be used for delivering life-saving drugs, locating a missing person, and surveying an environment in a minimally invasive manner. Learn more about how building public trust is the key to success in AAM: https://buff.ly/4c5BiqI

FC Renew is an innovative company based in East Tennessee at the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm. Founded by Dr. Philip Stuckey, an alum of Case Western Reserve University, FC Renew is revolutionizing fuel cell technology with a groundbreaking process he describes as an "oil change for your hydrogen fuel cell." FC Renew's proprietary technology significantly enhances fuel cell durability, extending cell lifespan from 150,000 miles to an impressive 1.2 million miles. As the world shifts toward reducing emissions and adopting cleaner energy sources, hydrogen fuel cells emerge as a compelling alternative. Dr. Stuckey notes, "Only a few options are feasible: you have nuclear, you have batteries, and you have hydrogen fuel cells." Learn more about FC Renew and watch our latest Vertx film here: https://buff.ly/4b3i0Sq

The Air Force has released the first video of the General Atomics XQ-67A drone's inaugural flight, showcasing the future of autonomous collaborative combat aircraft. The XQ-67A, part of the Low-Cost Attritable Aircraft Platform Sharing (LCAAPS) program, aims to test data-sharing tech and has completed three test flights since February. This drone, capable of autonomous flight, builds on the XQ-58A Valkyrie and complements ongoing AI-piloted initiatives. For more information, go to: https://buff.ly/3RX0WWC

At the heart of West Virginia’s emerging space sector lies a modest but robust aerospace base. Leading the charge are top industry players like: ✨ Collins Aerospace ✨ Pratt & Whitney ✨ Northrop Grumman ✨ Aurora Flight Sciences ✨ Constellium ✨ FCX Systems, Incorporated 400Hz, 270 vdc, 28 vdc ✨ Lockheed Martin ✨ MHI RJ Aviation Group ✨ West Virginia Small Satellite Center ✨ Keystone Space Collaborative ✨ Acoustic Research Systems ✨ Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) ✨ TMC Technologies Discover more about West Virginia's thriving space industry in our latest article. 🔗 https://buff.ly/3XBqw7t

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Happy Fourth of July from the Vertx Partners team! 🇺🇸

Vertx offers a vast library of resources on topics ranging from Other Transaction Agreements to Advanced Air Mobility to misconceptions when working with the #federalgovernment. Check out our resources here: https://buff.ly/4cJjdyy #AAM #OTA #OTAs

We often hear businesses say, "We won an SBIR/STTR grant but never received funding." This can happen for various reasons, both within and outside a company's control, like lack of funding, non-compliance, technical challenges, market changes, or internal issues. If this happens to you, Vertx Partners can help navigate federal contracting complexities and explore other funding options, such as private investors, venture capitalists, or additional government programs. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3zonau9 #SBIR #STTR #Innovation