Leading CyManII’s new endeavor is Ed McCormick, regional innovation officer. McCormick will serve as the driving force behind the LSCF mission and the primary point of contact for its partners, stakeholders and the community.
“The U.S. desperately needs a secure and resilient supply chain and manufacturing base to protect our country’s interests,” McCormick said. “CyManII and the Cyber Forge are answering that call by transforming Texas into a global hub for innovation around cybersecurity-driven manufacturing and ensuring the state is set up to deliver long-term national security and economic prosperity.”
Through strategic planning, targeted investments and collaborative efforts, the LSCF is creating a thriving ecosystem that attracts businesses, creates high-quality jobs and ensures the region’s long-term competitiveness in the global manufacturing landscape.
“We want the Lone Star Cyber Forge to have a strong link to national security and economic vitality well into the future,” said Howard Grimes, CyManII CEO. “We want to leverage the power of investments in innovations, not only in cybersecurity but also in other aspects of advanced manufacturing.”
Currently, the LSCF is looking for manufacturers that are interested in participating in a pilot technology transfer and commercialization project. This will provide a forum for the LSCF to fine-tune its technology transfer strategies to enable the successful integration of new technologies in a commercial manufacturing environment. At the same time, participating manufacturers will benefit from early access to cutting-edge CyManII technology designed to secure their supply chains and manufacturing operations, while also improving productivity and reducing system downtime.
Once mature, the LSCF will launch a process where interested parties can request and be vetted for future partnerships.
