Description
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is hosting an Innovation Industry Day (I2D) to solicit direct feedback from industry on science and technology challenges projected over the next 15 years. The event aims to encourage subsequent white paper submissions for FY27 consideration, focusing on key research areas such as Energy Storage, Power Generation, Thermal Management, and Power Distribution, Control & Resilience. The event will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Bobby Junker Executive Conference Center (BJECC) at ONR.
• The primary goal of the I2D is to solicit direct feedback from industry.
• Insights gathered will directly inform future S&T opportunities.
• The event is a unique forum where the ONR Power & Energy Focus Area Lead will present S&T challenges.
• Discussions will center on key research areas, including Energy Storage, Power Generation, Thermal Management, and Power Distribution, Control & Resilience.
• The event aims to engage non-traditional, commercial, and innovative partners interested in addressing the Navy's future power and energy needs.