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About Technology Transition
Initiative
Once a
decision is made to move a technology from the S&T program into
acquision, it often takes 2-3 years
to obtain procurement funding to buy the product. During that time, many
technology projects either become obsolete or are cancelled due to a
lack of funding. To help address this
need, Congress established the Technology Transition Initiative (TTI) in
2002 to bridge the gap between demonstration and production of Science
and Technology (S&T) funded technology. (10 U.S.C. 2359a)
Key provisions of
the code include:
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TTI is intended to
accelerate the introduction of new technologies into operational
capabilities for the armed forces.
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TTI can
successfully demonstrate new technologies in relevant environments.
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The science and
technology and acquisition executives of each military department
and each appropriate Defense Agency and the commanders of the
unified and specified combatant commands nominate projects to be
funded.
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The TTI Program
Manager identifies promising projects that meet DoD technology goals
and requirements in consultation with the Technology Transition
Council.
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The TTI Program
Manager and the appropriate acquisition executive can share the
transition cost. Service/Agency contribution can be up to 50% of
the total project cost. A project cannot be funded for more than
four years.
TTI
Criteria
To be considered for
TTI funding, a project must meet the following criteria:
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Technology developed with S&T funding,
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Product has buyer with funds available to purchase it in
later years,
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Preferably Joint or Multi-Service project (2 or more
Services/Agencies),
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Cost sharing between TTI and Service/Agency is encouraged to
leverage funding, and
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TTI Project duration of less than four years.
Is your technology a
candidate for TTI?
Read more about TTI in the following sections:
Download TTI Brochure in PDF
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