Innovation in the Dirt™
The concept of 'Innovation in the Dirt' is more than a catchy phrase; it's a call to action.
Creating functional solutions to support the warfighter must be immediate and effective to truly foster military modernization and make an impact. By embracing this mandatory frontline approach, innovation ultimately saves not only time but also lives.
To source problems, opportunities, and solution concepts appropriately, it must start with an end-user’s (Soldiers or frontline servicemembers) input because their impact results in a state of practical readiness and accelerated performance.
Innovation in Action
The successful transition of moving national security problems to technological solutions and, ultimately, programs of record requires effective problem identification, problem curation, and engagement with performers.
Explore a few of our current projects:
Soldier Assistive Bionic Exosuit for Resupply
SABER
Lightweight suit that optimizes lift-assist technology to reduce physical strain on Soldiers’ backs and knees.
Data Enrichment for Artificial Intelligence
Data Enrichment
A data enrichment methodology to improve commercial satellite imagery data organization and indexing
Advanced Dynamic Spectrum Radio
ADSR
Soldier needs for high data-rate, tactical voice and data communications that are hardened against disruption down range
Department of Defense (DoD) Partners
US Army
USMC
US Navy
DoD
National Guard
USDR&E
Cyber Command
Central Command
University Partners
CMI2 partners and contracts with Carnegie Classified R1 and R2 research institutions, community colleges, small colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), and others to ensure diversity of thought in the DoD innovation space.
These academic-Soldier relationships help foster innovation and collaboration to to bridge the gap between academic research and solutions for the DoD.