41-1561. Office of defense innovation; powers; annual report

289 words·~1 min read·/az/title-41/41-1561

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

A. The office of defense innovation is established within the authority.

B. The office may:

1. Act as a liaison between this state, the United States department of defense and national security organizations, including federal and state agencies and law enforcement and industries that support the purposes in this subsection.

2. Identify and pursue, as appropriate, opportunities to increase the amount of federal funding to foster the development of products, services and technologies that support the United States department of defense in this state.

3. Support any ongoing United States department of defense industry development mission that is directed at this state.

4. Support Arizona-based companies that seek federal defense contracts.

5. Advance Arizona's economic interests that are related to the United States department of defense's aerospace mission and defense sectors and industries.

6. Develop and implement a reoccurring strategic plan to enhance Arizona's competitiveness in defense-related industries.

7. Identify and support emerging technology, including commercialization support services to accelerate technology development.

8. Collaborate with the Arizona board of regents and universities and research institutions that seek to increase the amount of defense research and development funding for applied research and advance prototyping of critical defense-related products and technologies; support rapid technology transfer and transition capabilities.

9. Collaborate to enhance workforce development that prepares innovators and intrapreneurs to support industries of the future.

10. Coordinate with the governor and the legislature on the office's activities, achievements and recommendations.

C. On or before December 31, 2026 and each year thereafter, the office shall submit a report regarding the activities and recommendations to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives and shall provide a copy of the report to the secretary of state.