About

The DoD Applied Innovation Workshop brings together researchers, technology developers, policymakers, and defense end-users to showcase cutting edge science and technologies that support military installations, enhance warfighter capabilities, and drive force modernization. 

This event is hosted by the innovation programs under the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy Resilience & Optimization (DASD ER&O).  

• The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) develop and demonstrate innovative, scalable technologies that enhance military readiness, improve warfighter capabilities, and strengthen defense infrastructure. Learn more: https://www.serdp-estcp.mil
• The Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund (OECIF) and Operational Energy Prototyping Fund (OEPF) develop and prototype technologies that provide tactical overmatch for our warfighters and allies. Learn more: https://www.oeinnovation.org/ 
   

Testimonials from Past Attendees

The DoD Applied Innovation Workshop offers networking opportunities with over 1,000 attendees from the federal government, Services, private industry, and academia to advance research and accelerate the development of cutting-edge technologies that enhance DoD capabilities and mission effectiveness. Testimonials from past attendees about the value of the DoD Applied Innovation Workshop are included below.
 

“The event was excellent. I really enjoyed the sessions and talks, as well as the posters, and networking with other people involved in the SERDP/ESTCP program. It was great to meet others that are not only involved in my area of study, but others. I enjoyed seeing and hearing about the wide variety of exciting research being done within the program. “

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“I thought the conference was phenomenal for being able to network with other scientists and practitioners in the field. A lot of us are working somewhat in isolation with our individual teams, labs, or universities. Having the opportunity to be able to interact with people that are addressing all sorts of challenges throughout DoD and the U.S. was helpful both in being able to think about how it impacts our own research, but also in framing what we're doing in this larger picture.”

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“I've had some really challenging discussions with folks that I want to go back now to policy I'm developing or helping to develop, or projects that I have on my plate, and think, how might I take that lesson learned? Because they're from people who are outside of my subject matter expertise, and it’s something that I wouldn't have considered otherwise without meeting those folks.”

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“I've been to events where you might stand by a poster, and nobody really comes by. I had a handful of folks stop by, and I had two posters. In fact, just the way that people have been able to find me throughout the event speaks to how well it's been put on. You have upwards of 1,000 people here, yet I've been able to make those connections on a one-to-one level many times.”