Carderock Reverse Industry Day Hosted by Fairfax City Economic Development

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), in collaboration with Fairfax City Economic Development, will co-host a reverse pitch day designed to unite the region’s academic, government, and industrial ecosystem on June 26, 2026 at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax City, Virginia.

The single-day innovation summit opens a direct line of communication between the Navy and the local commercial and academic ecosystem. Attendees will interface directly with command technical leadership, legal experts, and inventors to discover high-value federal intellectual property ready for commercial licensing.

This event will cover sensors and autonomy, with a focus on smart sensors, robotics, data analysis, and self-governing systems.

This collaboration builds on a Partnership Intermediary Agreement signed in July 2025, which established a strategic cooperative agreement between Carderock and Fairfax City Economic Development to foster innovation in Fairfax and the surrounding region, and its businesses and educational institutions. Under the Capital Tech Bridge initiative, this partnership leverages Carderock’s world-class naval engineering expertise to engage local businesses and educational institutions. Together, the organizations aim to accelerate technology transfer, drive economic growth, and support workforce development initiatives that benefit both the federal government and the local community.

Info: Industry, academic, and government partners gather to connect and collaborate before the official program commences.

Info: Opening remarks outlining the strategic vision of regional technology
transfer initiatives, led by leadership from Fairfax City Economic Development and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division.

Info: A comprehensive showcase of the NSWC Carderock Division Technology Transfer Portfolio, presented by Dr. John Barkyoumb (Director of External Engagement) and Dr. Joe Teter (ORTA).

Info: A series of fast-paced presentations highlighting distinct patented or patent-pending naval technologies with clear commercial applications:

o 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Arthur Nwokoye: Magnon Excitation and Detection Systems, Apparatus, and Methods (advancing next-generation smart sensor capabilities).

o 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Scott Ziv: Device for In-Situ Monitoring for Additive Manufacturing using Ultrasonic Testing (introducing integrated quality control solutions for advanced manufacturing).

o 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Sasha Tsarev: Maneuvering and Control Simulator for Underwater Vehicles (delivering state-of-the-art simulation models for maritime autonomy).

o 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Nikko Miniello: System and Apparatus for Autonomously Fueling an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (bridging autonomous infrastructure and long-range maritime operations).

Info: A dedicated session to foster face-to-face dialogue, partnership building, and networking among attendees and presenters.

Info: An operational deep-dive led by Patent IP Attorney Jesus Hernandez, outlining available licensing models, fee structures, legal processes, and timelines, supplemented by successful federal commercialization case studies and success stories in government-to-industry licensing.

Info: Concluding remarks providing actionable pathways for interested commercial partners to establish formal licensing agreements.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, United States

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