New Ocean Technology for Hawaii: A Review of the CEROS Program

摘要

The National Defense Center of Excellence for Research in Ocean Sciences awards contracts to high-technology firms that propose novel concepts, techniques, and capabilities that support Defense requirements for advanced technology development; promote research and development in ocean sciences and technology in Hawaii; foster the development and use of R&D facilities and infrastructure in Hawaii; serve as an interface between businesses with expertise in ocean-related R&D and Department of Defense users of this expertise; and develop mutually beneficial relationships between firms seeking to expand their ocean sciences expertise and facilities at the University of Hawaii. This program review found that the CEROS program has been a highly successful high-technology incubator and that CEROS projects have produced significant results for DoD. The report recommends actions to build upon CEROS's accomplishments.