Innovative Propulsion Systems Collaboration Event (CE)

Purpose

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) HSWERX pilot innovation hub, a partnership between the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and DEFENSEWERX (DWX), in collaboration with the Office of Mission and Capability Support (MCS) Maritime Safety and Security (MSS) Program, will host a Collaboration Event (CE) to identify needs and define requirements for various power sources for maritime vessels for DHS mariners and customers. During this open forum, participants from government, industry, academia, and national laboratories will consider specific challenge areas and develop potential paths forward with actionable plans for implementation. ‍

Objective

The MSS Program is interested in identifying current and emerging high-reliability propulsion systems to enable DHS components to enforce maritime border security.

Background

The MSS Program is interested in propulsion systems for maritime vessels on behalf of DHS components. The propulsion systems should offer scalable solutions to accommodate different vessel sizes and power requirements. Additionally, consideration should be given to how DHS can transition to new infrastructure for refueling or recharging these propulsion systems.

Why You Should Participate

The Collaboration Event is designed to provide insights to ensure that potential partners understand the problem set(s) fully and to increase the likelihood of matching their technologies with end user needs. This CE is also an opportunity for attendees to network and form partnerships that may provide a more comprehensive solution.  

Following the CE, a subsequent Assessment Event (AE) may be initiated to analyze innovative solutions.

Event Timeline

September 6, 2023 Collaboration Event (CE)

‍HSWERX will host the CE with government, industry, academic, and laboratory partners focused on addressing DHS needs for advanced propulsion solutions for maritime vessels. Outcomes from the June 28th Government-Only CE, such as problem statements, will be used to inform attendees of the government's top priorities. Prior to the event, participants should review the Read-Ahead to understand these priorities and prepare for discussions and feedback, as well as offer suggestions on current and future technologies that may address the problem statements. During the event, government end users will interact with participants to develop potential courses of action for near-, mid-, and long-term solutions.

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