Technology Transfer and Implementation

Technology Transfer and Implementation of NSRP R&D Projects

One of the goals of NSRP is the sharing of project results to the maximum extent practicable to the U.S. shipbuilding industry, both throughout the project lifecycle as well as after project completion.

Technology Transfer
Implementation

Research Announcement (RA) Projects: a Technology Transfer and Implementation Plan (TTIP) is required for all RA projects and must be submitted prior to contract award.

Panel Projects: Although a formal technology transfer plan is not required for panel projects, panel project teams must include a clear outline of how the technology or process being developed will be disseminated across the industry and positioned for implementation.

Technology Transfer and Implementation Plans for both RA and panel projects should also outline the benefits of implementing the proposed technology/tool/process to both the shipbuilding and Navy. Key points to consider:

    • Breadth of applicability to the shipbuilding industry
    • Level and nature of benefit to the Navy and industry
    • Potential for lead-time and cycle reduction
    • Life of the product/technology in the marketplace (years)
    • Synergy with other operations, businesses, research and programs

Technology Transfer and Implementation Resources
Tech Transfer Guide
Tech Transfer Checklist
 tech transfer events
Project News
Effective Presentations
Working with other NSRP panels to facilitate technology transfer and implementation solutions    

 

Implementation Matrix

An Implementation Study was conducted several years ago to review and compile NSRP project implementations at U.S. shipyards and to document the enablers that account for NSRP’s high rate of successful R&D transition to implementation, as well as the barriers that inhibit more extensive and/or more rapid nationwide implementation. One of the outputs of the study was an implementation matrix (graphic below is linked to matrix), which is updated regularly to track implementation efforts throughout the industry. Shipyards are asked to report the following:

  • Which project results are applicable in their shipyard?
  • Are they are planning to implement a particular project?
  • Which project results have been implemented in their shipyard?

Implementation Matrix