This article was originally published by Joe McAdory of the Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering on September 3, 2026. Read the original article. Applied Research Institute, ECE researchers lead $1.4M effort to reinvent MRZR-Alpha 4 communications platform By Joe McAdory The U.S. Army’s Polaris MRZR‑Alpha 4 delivers the speed and agility expected […]
The Civil-Military Innovation Institute, Inc. (CMI2) is seeking a Warfighter Innovation Chief – Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, to support the Army Pathfinder Program. This position is a full-time position which reports directly to CMI2’s Pathfinder Program Manager. CMI2 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity that supports United States Department of War (DOW) activities to build a civil-military […]
By Lisa Bistreich-Wolfe | U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Army Research Laboratory | Aug. 28, 2026 Read original article published on August 28, 2026, on the Digital Visual Information Distribution System (DVIDS) CMI2-supported Catalyst Pathfinder project advances ECU predictive maintenance technology for operational use across Army Reserve facilities. GREENVILLE, N.C. – An innovative predictive […]
CMI2-supported Catalyst Pathfinder builds on a track record of Soldier-led innovation with six Dragon’s Lair wins. By DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs Office | August 27, 2026 Read the original article published August 27, 2026, on Army.mil. ADELPHI, Md. – For the sixth time, an innovation initiated through the Army’s Catalyst Pathfinder program […]
Honorary Award recognizes CMI2 for its xTechPacific collaboration, accelerating Soldier-driven experimentation and Army innovation The Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2) experimentation team was recognized at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory’s (DEVCOM ARL) 31st Annual Honorary Awards Program on Aug. 13, 2026, for its collaboration with the xTechPacific Planning and Execution Team. […]
Lizemores, WV – August 12, 2026 – The Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2) brought STEM education to life this summer through its 2026 Ignite summer internship program at Fort Andrew, in Lizemores, WV, where interns gained hands-on experience designing, testing, and solving real-world challenges. Building on prior Ignite internships, the 2026 program curriculum evolved from an […]
August 12, 2026 The Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2) brought STEM education to life this summer through its 2026 Ignite summer internship program at Fort Andrew, in Lizemores, WV, where interns gained hands-on experience designing, testing, and solving real-world challenges. Building on prior Ignite internships, the 2026 program curriculum evolved from an emphasis on operational […]
August 10, 2026 For our 2026 Ignite interns, building the 2nd Order Effects (2OE) Hourglass First-Person View (FPV) Drone was more than a technical project—it was an opportunity to put STEM skills into action and see how talent developed right here in West Virginia can contribute to emerging defense technologies, solve real-world challenges, and support […]
By U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs | July 8, 2026 Read the original article published July 8, 2026 on Army.mil ADELPHI, Md. – Three Army innovation programs, Catalyst, Pathfinder and Accelerating FORCE (Future Operational Requirements, Capabilities and Experimentation) connecting Soldiers, researchers and industry released the latest report on how they’re addressing urgent operational needs. Managed by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, […]
July 6, 2026 At CMI2, we believe that innovation begins with people. Preparing the innovation workforce of tomorrow involves equipping students not only with technical skills but also with a strong commitment to service and community. When communities are stable, they’re better equipped to adapt and thrive. That’s why our annual Ignite summer internship program, […]