Rhode Island Excellence in Defense & Maritime Sectors

1 Defense and Cross-Sector Infrastructure Situated along 400 miles of coastline, Rhode Island is a compelling backdrop for companies working in defense, maritime and composites: $2.2 billion per year in direct defense spending $3.7 billion in economic output or 7% of RI GDP 1,169 active defense contractors and subcontractors based in or performing work in Rhode Island (490 in-state firms and 679 out-of- state firms) Rhode Island’s is home to approximately 75 companies focusing on carbon fiber and fiberglass composite manufacturing Rhode Island’s 11 colleges and universities award approximately 18,000 degrees each year, with over 40% in the STEM fields Rhode Island has a workforce of over 42,000 manufacturers and is in the top third for firms concentrated in 31 manufacturing related sectors Virginia Class Submarine

2 US Navy and RI National Guard Assets Southern New England Region is the Nation’s Undersea Center of Excellence – a Repository for Undersea Warfare Knowledge: o NUWC, Electric Boat, Sub Base New London Navy’s Center for Education and Training o Naval Station Newport with Naval War College, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Navy Supply Corp School and Officer Training Command which is the largest officer accessions point in the Navy. Northeast Region’s National Guard Training Facilities o Rhode Island Air National Guard facilities (143rd AW) combined with Quonset Business Park Intermodal Capabilities, home to Electric Boat. Electric Boat and RI Air Guard at Quonset Business Park EB and RI Air Guard at Quonset Naval Station Newport

3 NUWC Annual Contract Awards

SENEDIA Organization 4

SENEDIA Initiatives 5 GWB Defense Industry Partnership (transitioned 1 July 2016 under Real Jobs RI modification) provides support to SENEDIA to grow the RI defense employer partnership; develop career pathways; provide work readiness/experiential learning opportunities; and provide workforce intelligence and system integration. Real Jobs Rhode Island Planning and Implementation grants, RI Department of Labor and Training (RIDLT) (through September 2018) funds the cybersecurity workforce development partnership with industry, academic and non-profit partners. Undersea Technology Innovation Grant, from The van Beuren Charitable Foundation funds work with the Maritime Cybersecurity Center (MCC) to develop a compendium of undersea technology resources in RI as well as identify a strategic path to create an undersea technology/blue economy innovation center. Commerce RI Industry Cluster Grant funds are provided to develop a process to provide small firms with information on Department of Defense and Homeland Security undersea technology budgets, programs, and points of contact so they have similar business development intelligence enjoyed by larger companies. The Pathways in Technology Early College High School, P-TECH, Cybersecurity program is a grade 9-14 model during which students have a unique educational experience that combines the best elements of high school, college, and the world of work. 42 rising high school freshmen already enrolled for the school year. Upon graduation, students will receive their high school diploma as well as an Associates in Science Degree in Cybersecurity from CCRI.

6 Innovation Center for Design and Manufacturing (DoD OEA Year 2) IMPACT AND INFLUENCE Community Building A center is a convening point for interested parties; fosters collaboration design and innovation with manufacturers/ makers! Resource Sharing Allows for better utilization of resources and access at price points that are favorable Advancing Technology/Tool Adoption Allows for trial and error before investing; makes it ‘easier’ for makers/ manufacturers to expand range

7 Contributors and Participants

8 Innovation Center for Design and Manufacturing - Year 2 Polaris MEP Contractors Design Catalyst LLC RI School of Design (RISD) Bryant University

9 Innovation Center for Design and Manufacturing Task 1: Creation of an Innovation Center for Design and Manufacturing Task 1.1 – Finalize the prospectus, pro forma and determine final costs Task 1.2 – Perform site selection and architectural drawings Year 2 Tasks Task 2: Implementing a Design Readiness Service Package for 53 companies Task 2.1 – Conduct Level 1 Design Readiness Assessments (DRAs) for 30 companies Task 2.2 – Conduct Level 2 DRAs for 20 companies Task 2.3 – Conduct Level 3 DRAs for 3 companies Task 3: Development of curriculum for a design-manufacturing certificate Task 3.1 – Exploration and research on approach and pricing model Task 3.2 – Develop a design manufacturing company training program Task 3.3 – Publish and share the approach with other OEA grantees

CREATE NEW BUSINESS Design for M a n u f a c t u r i n g Innovation Certificate Program

THE PROGRAM WHO: For senior leaders and managers in the RI defense manufacturing sector WHAT: 9-month certificate program to advance skills in strategy, innovation and diversification WHEN: Schedule is designed to meet manufacturers’ needs, through evening, weekend and online courses WHERE: Rhode Island School of Design campus and online COST: FREE to qualifying manufacturers* in Rhode Island COURSES INCLUDE: Design Thinking and Design Intelligence End User + Opportunity Insights Innovation + Strategic Marketing Value Chain + Optimizing Partners Facilitation + Problem Solving Concept Visualization, 3D Prototyping *The Design for Manufacturing Innovation program is piloted with funds from a DOD Office of Economic Adjustment grant awarded to Commerce RI. Manufacturers with at least 10% of defense-related revenue qualify for free tuition.

Chmura Economic Model 12 Chmura Slide and CT econ. Model from Chmura Source: Chmura Economics & Analytics

Chmura Economic Model 13 How is the data presented? The platform consists of six main components: 1.Defense Spending Impact – An overview of the region’s DoD contract dependence, which shows total defense spending and gross regional product, risk assessment, and employment figures. 2.Spending Forecast – Displays DoD spending in the current fiscal year, projected spending in five years, and the difference in spending over the five-year forecast by dollars and percent change. The spending forecast also includes an interactive “alternative scenario” function. 3.Spending by Industry – Displays dollars spent, DoD dependent employment (direct, indirect, and induced), and annual wages within each industry. 4.Top DoD Dependent Occupations – Ranks DoD-dependent occupations, and shows employment numbers and risk factors over the five-year projected period. 5.Top Contractors – Displays a list of top contractors and contract dollars, ranked by DoD- related awards in the current year. 6.Prime and Sub-contractor Network – Provides a visualization of the supply chain interconnectivity with the number of DoD contracts performed by region depicted through directed network graphs. Source: Chmura Economics & Analytics New England Defense Summit: November 9, 2016 at Hartford Convention Center for more information