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47G Announces New Institute Director

47G is excited to announce the appointment of James Taylor, as the Executive Director of the 47G institute! James has managed multiple industry initiatives through his career LSI and has secured billions of dollars of federal grant funding for his clients.

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Unlocking Federal Funding: An Intro to SBIR and STTR

Some of our greatest technological breakthroughs have come out of defense contracts. From jet engines to plasma transfusions, small private-sector companies have a rich history of developing pivotal new technologies. Often developed initially for government use, many have ultimately revolutionized both the military and civilian markets. This synergistic relationship is fundamental to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

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Tapping into Utah’s Vast Talent: A Guide to Recruiting Resources

As the market for advanced technologies continues to boom, so does the demand for exceptional talent. Utah stands out as a state that is ready to meet the moment: with its exceptional universities, young workforce, and a population that speaks over 135 languages, Utah is widely known for its diverse and capable talent pool.

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Utah’s Universities and Tech Colleges: A Powerful Pipeline for Aerospace and Defense Talent

SDL Engineer and Scientist Brian Thompson, Engineering Associate Dave Griffin, and Mission Assurance Manager Russ Kirkham are pictured mounting the AWE Opto-Mechanical Assembly (OMA) to the flight EXPRESS Payload Adapter (ExPA) at SDL facilities on Utah State University’s Innovation Campus.

Geostrategic competition, foreign conflict, and the revitalization of American manufacturing: these are some of the factors creating a surge in demand for skilled work. For job seekers, there has never been a better time to explore a career in aerospace, defense, or cyber. 

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Apply Now for a Career in Aerospace, Defense, or Cyber

47G has partnered with DWS to launch a jobs platform that will serve as a bridge to connect students and job seekers with existing opportunities in the aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity sectors.

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47G Launches Impact Center

47G, in partnership with iMpact Utah, announced today the launch of the 47G Impact Center. The Impact Center is a joint venture between the two organizations that will drive transformative change in Utah’s aerospace and defense industry.

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Utah’s Minerals Are Critical to National Security

The United States’ global economic and technological leadership has long been fueled by the production and consumption of minerals. From the batteries in electric vehicles to the components in our military aircraft, our country depends on access to a set of critical commodities sourced from around the world.

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Prominent Utah Business Leaders Join 47G Board of Directors

Amanda Covington and Nate Walkingshaw bring decades of distinguished experience that will help to advance Utah’s aerospace and defense industry

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47G launches groundbreaking air transportation system for Utah

47G, in partnership with the Governor’s Office, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), the Utah Inland Port Authority and industry stakeholders launched a game-changing initiative today called “Project Alta.”

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Utah’s Cutting-Edge Technologies Support the Future of Mobility

New Yorkers recently stood at a downtown Manhattan heliport to watch a pilot take off vertically in an air taxi powered by electric batteries. Buoyed up by six small propellers, the air taxi quietly circled over the East River before returning safely to the heliport. New York City isn’t the only municipality taking a serious look at urban air mobility.

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Venture Capital’s Return to Aerospace and Defense

Venture capital has played a critical role in American innovation since the end of World War II. Its ability to catalyze new technologies has proved vital to national security and American economic dominance. From a few small farms to a multi-trillion-dollar industry, venture capital (VC) has changed the way we start, build, and scale companies.

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Utah could expand drones and air taxis for the ‘34 Olympics

In 2002, millions of people descended on Utah for the XIX Olympic Winter Games. It was a big opportunity for a state with only 2.2 million people — one that state leaders took seriously.

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47G Announces New Partnership With YouScience to Assist with Workforce Development

47G is thrilled to announce the creation of a new workforce development program through YouScience®. This partnership will help students connect with 47G member organizations and create a next-generation talent pipeline to aerospace, defense, and cyber companies in Utah.

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NASA Tech Transfer: Where Public Research Fuels Private Innovation 

The United States’ economic and military dominance comes in part from a pipeline of innovation flowing from publicly funded research to private sector companies. The NASA Technology Transfer Program is one of the ways that the federal government provides private organizations with these types of technologies.

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