Overview
The Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Minnesota team has dedicated a full day to advance discussions and actions on their culture, purpose, regional focus areas, and federal alignment. These elements will guide the next phase of execution in defining how the OnRamp Hub operates and delivers value.
Purpose
Establish a shared, durable foundation for the OnRamp Hub: MN by codifying the team's values, sharpening a public-facing purpose statement, prioritizing regional focus areas, and mapping federal requirements to daily roles and near-term next steps.
Participants
- Matt Hickey, Managing Director
- Sean Morgan, Program Director
- Libby Skolnik, Operations Director
- Yvonne Miller, Ecosystem Engagement Lead
- Anna Long, Marketing & Communications Lead
- Alex Diamond, Physical Security Coordinator
- Mayumi Morgan, Administrative Assistant
Products
Live Deliverable 1: Written Mission, Vision, and Regional Focus Draft.
An asset outlining the Hub's core purpose and initial list of regional priority areas (such as cold weather innovation, medical technology, and cyber), put together during the morning sessions.
Live Deliverable 2: Initial Data Intake Template.
A functional framework listing the specific information fields (such as technology readiness levels, manufacturing capabilities, and compliance gaps) that the team will use to log and track local businesses, developed during the afternoon review of federal guidelines.
Live Deliverable 3: Three-Month Task Tracker.
A practical tool outlining specific milestones, upcoming timelines, and individual team assignments for ongoing relationship building and opportunity tracking through the summer.