Chesapeake Innovation Center

Advancing Technology through Entrepreneurship

PARTNERS The CIC is a gateway between the fast-growing homeland security, communications and information technology industries, and emerging technology companies. Partnerships are the cornerstone in bridging these connections. We are currently working closely with key government agencies, institutions and leading corporations in the industry to build relationships that would provide strategic value to both the Partners and the early stage technology companies that have relationships with the CIC. Our current partners are described below.


		National Security Agency The National Security Agency is the Nation's cryptologic organization. It coordinates, directs, and performs highly specialized activities to protect U.S. information systems and produce foreign intelligence information. A high technology organization, NSA is on the frontiers of communications and data processing. It is also one of the most important centers of foreign language analysis and research within the Government. www.nsa.gov

		The Boeing Company Integrated Defense Systems Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) combines weapons and aircraft capabilities, intelligence and surveillance systems, communications architectures and extensive large-scale integration expertise. IDS has three capabilities-driven businesses – Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems, Network and Space Systems, and Support Systems – and an advanced technology development organization, Advanced Systems. The Boeing Integrated Defense Systems strategy is to understand the enduring needs of customers and provide value-added solutions to meet their requirements. The strategy includes understanding the art of using current and emerging technologies to improve the capabilities of existing products and delivering new solutions. www.boeing.com

		ARINC Since its incorporation in 1929, ARINC has been a leader in aviation communications. Today, ARINC is a $734 million, ISO 9001:2000 certified company that’s recognized as the leading provider of transportation communications and systems engineering solutions for five major industries: aviation, airports, defense, government, and transportation. www.arinc.com

		Northrop Grumman Corporation Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense company headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. Northrop Grumman provides technologically advanced, innovative products, services and solutions in systems integration, defense electronics, information technology, advanced aircraft, shipbuilding and space technology. With more than 125,000 employees, and operations in all 50 states and 25 countries, Northrop Grumman serves U.S. and international military, government and commercial customers. www.northropgrumman.com

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