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Prominent Utah Business Leaders Join 47G Board of Directors
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Amanda Covington and Nate Walkingshaw bring decades of distinguished experience that will help to advance Utah’s aerospace and defense industry
Read ArticleVenture Capital’s Return to Aerospace and Defense
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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.
Read ArticleNASA Tech Transfer: Where Public Research Fuels Private Innovation
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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.
Read ArticleUnlocking Federal Funding: An Intro to SBIR and STTR
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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.
Read ArticleTapping into Utah’s Vast Talent: A Guide to Recruiting Resources
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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.
Read ArticleUtah’s Universities and Tech Colleges: A Powerful Pipeline for Aerospace and Defense Talent
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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.
Read ArticleApply Now for a Career in Aerospace, Defense, or Cyber
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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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