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Technology Transfer ›

MIT Lincoln Laboratory has a long history of promoting technology transfer for application in the defense and the civil sectors.

Spin-off Companies ›

Over the years, more than 85 high-technology companies have evolved from Lincoln Laboratory's technology development.

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Joint Advisory Committee

The Joint Advisory Committee annually reviews the Laboratory’s proposal for programs to be undertaken in the subsequent fiscal year and the following years according to the five-year plan.

Mr. Alan R. Shaffer - Chairman
Acting Director, Defense Research and Engineering

Dr. Anthony J. Tether
Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Mr. Scott F. Large
Director, National Reconnaissance Office

Lt Gen Henry A. Obering III
Director, Missile Defense Agency

Mr. Dean G. Popps
Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology

Mr. John S. Thackrah
Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition

Ms. Sue C. Payton
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition

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Joint Advisory Committee Executive Group

This Executive Group is made up of key sponsors who assist the Joint Advisory Committee in reviewing technical programs and a representative from a contracting administrative agency that monitors overall Laboratory operations.

Maj Gen Curtis M. Bedke - Chairman
Commander, Air Force Research Laboratory

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