Innovation. Mission. Impact.
Nebraska Defense Research Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit affiliate of the University of Nebraska focused on innovating and accelerating technology acquisition for the warfighter. Through research, experimentation and demonstration, our aim is to connect emerging capabilities with defense leaders to drive mission impact.
Advancing What's Next
The world’s challenges are moving fast. Networks, communications, space and cyber are all connected, and the mission keeps evolving with them. NDRC helps organizations stay ahead by integrating advanced technology capabilities that support the strategic and strategic operational levels of the C3 enterprise.
Through market research, small business scouting, capability demonstrations, emerging technology investigations, and innovation challenges, NDRC acts as a neutral broker to promote Technology Transfer (T2) through concept exploration and demonstrations for future C3 capability requirements for the Warfighter. Our work is focused on moving potential solutions out of theory and into mission-relevant application.
Trusted To Execute
NDRC is a seasoned team with deep expertise across NC3, strategic operations, systems engineering, emerging technologies and mission-critical communications.
Built To Connect
WIth a connected ecosystem of stakeholders, secure infrastructure and demonstration cycles, NDRC is built to move innovation from concept to mission impact.
Driven To Develop
Our workforce development pathway connects academic partnerships, student opportunity and upskilling efforts to the next generation for mission-critical work.
$129M+
Total awards since 2021
30
Total contracts and grants since 2012
42
Total interns since 2012
6
Current, active projects contracted through NDRC
Key National Security Stakeholders
Ready To Take The Next Step?
NDRC is focused on accelerating acquisition through innovation and emerging technologies for the Warfighter, sponsored by the Nuclear Enterprise Center to find, demonstrate and deliver secure, mission-enhancing capabilities. We are looking for capability demonstrations, technology insight and new ideas that can provide critical information to government sponsors for future C3 capability needs—and enable innovation for our government partners.