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THE NATION’S MODELING, SIMULATION, AND TRAINING INNOVATION CENTER

Fostering Collaboration Between Innovators and Defense Organizations

ADVANCING INNOVATION

ACCELERATING READINESS

Ongoing technological advancements play a pivotal role in strengthening our nation’s defense, but it takes a team to achieve strategic and tactical preparedness.

 

At Central Florida Tech Grove, we help large defense industry organizations and Department of Defense entities discover innovative training solutions and components through collaboration with smaller companies within the industry, other small technology businesses, and non-traditional sources.

 

American innovation enhances military readiness, powers operational excellence, and fuels commercial growth.

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Collaboration

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We connect large defense industry organizations and DOD entities with innovators capable of getting human performance solutions to market quickly and on budget.

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Innovation

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We offer resources to inspire innovators like you, connecting you to the people and organizations at the forefront of the defense modeling and simulation industry.

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Acceleration

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We accelerate collaboration and innovation through in-person, virtual, and hybrid events offering insights, education, and connection opportunities around military MS&T.

DISCOVER THE IMPACT

As a Central Florida-based small business, we've seen firsthand how the Tech Grove is accelerating innovation within the modeling and simulation community. Their direct approach to fostering collaboration, from SBIR Partnership Days to prize competitions, has created incredible opportunities for companies like Adaptive Immersion to develop and fast-track critical technologies to our Warfighter. What makes these initiatives especially valuable is the opportunity to hear requirements directly from military end users – giving us an unfiltered understanding of their needs and pain points. Our long-term engagement with the Tech Grove and recent win on the Navy Surface Warfare training assessment challenge have opened doors to productive partnerships and resources we simply wouldn't have access to otherwise. Their dedication to supporting local tech companies while advancing national security capabilities makes them an invaluable asset to both our region and our nation's defense innovation ecosystem. If you are not already working with the Tech Grove - now is the time!

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Adaptive Immersion

Great event today, the new ideas and partners we gained will prove invaluable

Scott MacAdams

Humulo Engineering

Opened so many doors and provided plenty of opportunities. The Tech Grove has helped with Problems we cannot solve.

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Central Florida Tech Grove Partners

Are you ready to become one of our partners?

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UPCOMING CHALLENGES AND EVENTS

At Tech Grove, our events are designed to connect innovators across industry, government, and academia with opportunities in the defense modeling, simulation, and training ecosystem. These gatherings spark collaboration, fuel discovery, and accelerate innovation to enhance human performance in our military.

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SERDP Prize Challenge

Online Submission | August 14, 11:30 PM

  • Develop immersive VR wildfire training tools to enhance DoD readiness and fire response

  • Develop VR/AR wildfire training tools to help DoD installations prepare for and respond to increasing wildfire threats through immersive, data-rich, and scientifically grounded simulations

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INNOVATION ON A MISSION

The Tech Grove Innovation Growers Alliance connects you with the people, programs, and possibilities shaping the future of national security. Be part of the innovation engine transforming defense training and human performance. Join the alliance and receive our newsletter to:

  • Get early access to defense innovation opportunities
  • Stay informed with event invites, funding news, and tech challenges
  • Share your capabilities to help solve real-world military problems
  • Connect with DOD, industry, and academic partners nationwide

Start Your Adventure with UCF Tech Grove

 

HAVE AN INNOVATION TO SHARE?

At Tech Grove, we rely on innovators like you to help our defense industry and government customers. Tell us about you and your company. The information about your research, products, or services will be added to our database — available to our customers searching for solutions.