AFRL Regional Hub Network – Midwest
AFRL Regional Research Hub Network – Midwest
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TechConnect is a portal that allows you to connect with and collaborate with AFRL scientists and engineers.
Please use the link below to submit your information and be directed to the TechConnect portal.
Please note: All project titles submitted via the AFRL Tech Connect portal MUST HAVE “Regional Hub” in the beginning of the title.
Who We Are
Who We Are
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Regional Hub Network – Midwest at Purdue is a pilot initiative to create a new science and technology ecosystem in which partners from universities, businesses of all sizes, other government agencies, and venture capitalists help the lab research and accelerate high-risk case studies. The Regional Hub Networks aim to leverage research, translation, and workforce development successes across the country, while also integrating stakeholders to encourage S&T exchanges and drive meaningful innovation.
Industry Partners
The Midwest Hub Network empowers Fortune 500 companies and subject matter experts to create a brighter manufacturing future. Our partners benefit from access to a unique group focused on solutions, experimentation, and testing to get solutions created and done quickly and into the hands of those who serve.
Venture Partners
The Midwest Hub Network partners with venture capital firms and other investors to bring their research and development efforts to market. They also collaborate with universities, industry leaders, and startups to ensure their technologies are developed in a cost-effective way that maximizes the value of the research efforts.
Government Partners
The Midwest Hub Network is committed to developing cutting-edge technologies that benefit the U.S. government and its partners. These partnerships enable leveraging vast and disparate resources and expertise to develop innovative technologies for use in national defense systems and other government initiatives.