Technology Transfer Program

Unique program provides access to technology - and to one of the largest purchasers of defense services in the world

Washington County has access to The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division’s 100-square mile campus is nestled into the rolling hills of the South Central Indiana Region. It’s impact on the Region is far-reaching, as research and discovery from NSWC Crane - considered by many to be on par with the most prestigious private research facilities in the world - is harnessed by enterprising companies of all sizes for commercial gain.

To facilitate and accelerate the transfer of technology in Washington County, NSWC Crane provides a powerful, opportunity-laden Technology Transfer Program. Because NSWC Crane wants to help strengthen the economic fabric of Washington County, its Technology Engagement Office provides local businesses with:

No-cost patent licensing-Regional businesses can license NSWC Crane patents without charge and use them to create commercial products.
At-cost technical assistance-Regional businesses can access Crane’s technical expertise, testing facilities, manufacturing equipment and research assistance.
Ready access to defense and commercial markets-Regional businesses can sell successful products/services to NSWC Crane and to the general marketplace.

Interested in learning more about the program? Contact Gerald Rose at Washington County or review the Technology Portfolio from NSWC Crane.

"Our company exists because of the Technology Transfer Program at Crane. Crane is a committed community and business development partner, and through this program we were able to license a piece of software that we’ve developed into a modular, scalable program with both military and commercial applications."

John Crady
President, Next Wave Systems