Many Teams. One Dream.
Strategic partnerships are the cornerstone of InSPIRE’s bold vision to foster research excellence and innovation. Through collaborative efforts with industry and community leaders, government agencies, military professionals and academic institutions, FSU is driving scientific and technological advancements. These alliances share many goals, including a future where applied research has a profound, sustainable impact on society and the global community.
INNOVATION
The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) of America was selected to help establish InSPIRE as a major center for advanced manufacturing, research, and education. ASTRO is collaboratively designing advanced manufacturing equipment layouts, managing industry and government collaborations, and helping prioritize applied research that will maximize U.S. industrial productivity, national security, and regional economic development. ASTRO’s first location in Bay County is at Maritech Machine. The series 5, GE Concept Laser multi-laser powder bed fusion machine and the GE ARCAM EBM Q10Plus electron beam powder bed fusion machine are now housed in Panama City at Maritech's 21,000 square foot facility on a 2-1/2-acre industrial parcel. Additional support equipment includes a large 3D vertical band plate saw, explosion proof vacuum, and powder sieving stations. The systems will enable advanced research, development, and manufacturing in support of ASTRO and InSPIRE initiatives, focused on high-value aerospace and defense systems. More Information
EDUCATION
InSPIRE’s integrated learning approach thrives through its partnership with the esteemed Learning Systems Institute, providing a rich tapestry of resources, expertise, and opportunities for lifelong learners. This team of educational experts is leading the InSPIRE workforce development initiative for educators. With partners like Microsoft and MantisEdu, educators can immerse themselves in artificial intelligence and robotics, learning how to incorporate next gen technologies into their curriculum. Graduating teachers earn industry and FSU certifications and gain access to a wealth of supporting materials through CPalms, an online toolbox of information, vetted resources, and interactive tools that helps educators effectively implement teaching standards. InSPIRE is currently based at FSU Panama City, one of six universities participating in a pioneering initiative that will reshape graduate-level systems engineering education. The two-year pilot program will integrate Boeing’s industry expertise into the Master of Systems Engineering curriculum through guest lectures, adjunct faculty positions and content development. More Information
RESEARCH
FSU is making a monumental investment to spark Northwest Florida's research and development landscape in partnership with industry leaders, local governments, and educational institutions. InSPIRE will enhance FSU’s capacity to conduct both secure and open research for aerospace and defense while strengthening local economic growth through high-paying jobs and educational opportunities. InSPIRE partners and participants will gain innovation access to established FSU facilities with histories of extraordinary achievements including the Aero-Propulsion, Mechatronics & Energy Center (AME), High Performance Materials Institute (HPMI), National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab), FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion (FCAAP), and Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS). More Information
ECOMONIC DEVELOPMENT
InSPIRE is funded by Triumph Gulf Coast and in partnership with regional powerhouses such as Bay Economic Development Alliance, Florida’s Great Northwest and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. By working together, our region is being propelled into a new level of competitiveness, rivaling key competitors in talent, defense, aerospace and manufacturing capabilities. By attracting high-skill job creators, fostering industry-led research and development, and creating cutting-edge infrastructure, Northwest Florida is evolving into a formidable contender, making the regional economy highly resilient and attractive to the nation’s top talent and growing industries. More Information
MILITARY & DEFENSE
InSPIRE is empowered to offer build-to-suit capability for secure military and defense operations with clean sheet design to solve for national challenges. Military partners can tap into academic breakthroughs with trusted partners at the FSU. National security and defense challenges can be addressed by highly vetted talent. A large part of InSPIRE’s educational initiative is committed to engaging veterans and military spouses on the lifelong learning continuum to repurpose interested parties into allied collaborators who can operate in a production and teaching environment. More Information
CAREERY PATHWAYS
By uniting with local schools, colleges, and universities, including Pensacola State College, Gulf Coast State College, Chipola College, and Tallahassee State College, FSU ensures that programs are aligned with the highest academic standards and resonate with the regional economic landscape. This synergy empowers students to seamlessly transition from academic pursuits to meaningful careers, fostering a community in which education and industry flourish together. More Information
