Event Information

Industry Open House Wednesday, July 15, 2026 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. USMSM SMART Building For More Information: Lauren Bacon 301 226 6033 lbacon1@umd.edu https://matrix.umd.edu/events/industry-open-house You are invited to the UMD MATRIX Lab’s Industry Open House on Wednesday July 15 in Southern Maryland! This free event is a unique opportunity to connect with small businesses, major defense primes (including lead sponsor HII Mission Technologies), and federal organizations looking to partner on university research and student recruiting. Register here Throughout the day, sessions including fireside chats, keynotes, and panels will highlight how industry, academia, and government can collaborate through UMD and the MATRIX Lab. This is a high-value opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to: Secure collaborative funding through SBIR/STTR grants, MIPS, and state-level initiatives that require university research partnerships Learn how to position your work to align with federal R&D priorities Connect with senior Navy leadership, including Mr. Stephen Cricchi, Deputy Commander of NAVAIR, for firsthand insight into upcoming DoD priorities and acquisition pathways Expand student pipelines and explore corporate and government sponsorships for capstone projects === Industry Open House Wednesday, July 15 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. USMSM SMART Building 44219 Airport Road Building 3 California, MD 20619 Registration: https://go.umd.edu/open-house This Event is For: Public