Beacon's CEO Delivers Congressional Testimony on Fostering U.S. Innovation
Mackey's recommendations largely focused on cementing the reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR programs, increasing support for participants to transition technologies developed in the programs to commercialization, and the diligence necessary to oversee program implementation and increase agency accountability. Beacon has transitioned SBIR investment into digital products deployed across the DoD, including on 200+ U.S. Navy ships and multiple shore-based locations worldwide. Given this success with Federal innovation funding, Mackey spoke to the importance of deliberate and efficient inclusion of contributions from smaller high-tech innovators' to national security.
Speaking to the Committee members, Mackey said, "Attracting and retaining new entrants that can rapidly deliver innovative technologies and capabilities to the warfighter is a critical element to building a modern, diverse, and resilient U.S. DIB. These technologies can also provide the decisive advantage needed to deter or win a fight. Your work to defend deliberate and efficient approaches to include small business high-tech innovators in the U.S. DIB is a valuable proposition for the government and a direct enabler of innovation and growth."
The hearing, titled "Fostering American Innovation: Insights into SBIR/STTR Programs" was held in Washington, D.C. on February 26, 2025, at 10 am EST. The aim of the hearing was to assess how the SBIR/STTR Programs enable commercial innovators while protecting national security interests.
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