Engage industry leaders (pharma companies, biotech firms, manufacturing specialists like Lonza or Fujifilm Diosynth, etc.) early to get buy-in and contributi...
Secure credible public-private participation so the Center of Excellence stays practical and used by industry, not just symbolic. Convene an advisory structure and seek commitments described in the cause materials—equipment support, co-located teams, training pipelines, and contributions—while setting clear IP and governance rules. Done well, this stretches public dollars and reduces the risk of a “white elephant.”
Why this works
- Industry skin in the game ensures the center stays practical and addresses real needs.
- It also stretches federal dollars.
- If companies publicly commit, it can help sell the idea to any skeptics by showing broad backing.
- Also, it reduces risk that the center develops tech nobody uses – since industry will direct it to relevant challenges.
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
AdvocacyProtecting and enhancing retirement and health security for seniors
Mechanism
About GrassrootsHow National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare uses funding
- Identify key industry and manufacturing stakeholders aligned with the center’s goals.
- Establish an advisory board that shapes mission and practical project selection.
- Negotiate commitments (equipment, co-location, hiring pipelines, and contributions) within a transparent framework.
- Define IP and data-sharing terms that keep work pre-competitive and broadly usable.
- Ensure early projects focus on manufacturable processes and workforce training, not only research.
- Publish participation and conflict-of-interest rules to maintain trust.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Advisory structure formed
Near termMembers and charter are set.
- 2
Participation framework set
Near termIP and contribution terms are documented.
- 3
Commitments secured
After frameworkCompanies sign on to specific support.
- 4
Projects and training pipeline defined
Pre-launchInitial project areas and training goals are set.