Defense

Unmatched opportunities for defense-oriented companies

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division - considered by many to be on par with the most prestigious private research facilities in the world - is a continual source of innovation and growth within the South Central Indiana Region which includes Washington County.

Its staff of nearly 3,000 direct employees - nearly all of whom are civilians - inoculates the Region with scientific, technical, and engineering creativity that extends far beyond the brick and mortar of NSWC Crane.

Washington County has staff steeped in technology transfer and other programs designed to engage entrepreneurs and businesses seeking growth opportunities. The Washington County team is uniquely qualified to help you navigate the vast opportunities provided by NSWC Crane -- from free patent licensing and at-cost technical assistance to qualifying as a supplier to NSWC Crane.

Regional advantages for defense companies:

Access to NSWC Crane technology transfer program
Billions of dollars in purchases by NSWC Crane
Competitive wages and labor availability across a wide range of industrial occupations
Transportation advantages: highway, rail, ports and air
Certified Shovel-ready sites
No inventory tax
No M&E taxes
Affordable cost of housing
Exceptional recreational opportunities and quality of life

Selected incentives for defense companies:

21st Century Research and Technology Fund
Industrial Development Grant Fund (IDGF)
Small Business Innovation Research Initiative and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (SBIR/STTR)
Patent Tax Exemption
Shovel Ready Certification
Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) Tax Credit
Hoosier Business Investment Tax Credit (HBITC)
New Market Tax Credits