Center ICE Receives Continued Funding from ONR
February 1, 2023
Center ICE is pleased to announce its continued partnership with and support from the . ONR provided the foundation upon which Center ICE was initially built. Four years ago, Center ICE was just an idea and an opportunity to fill a major gap in Alaska鈥檚 innovation ecosystem. Today, Center ICE has multiple major partners, and has supported nearly a hundred innovators, entrepreneurs, and student interns.
The activities in this second phase of Center ICE鈥檚 partnership with ONR will be based on the experience and knowledge that we鈥檝e gained. Foremost, Center ICE will focus on building out the Innovation Accelerator, a targeted set of programs and resources for helping Alaska innovations achieve their greatest impact.
Center ICE鈥檚 continued partnership with ONR falls under ONR鈥檚 broader (ARCTIC) II initiative. This effort will continue through 2024. Under this initiative, Center ICE will be working closely with the and community partners to create innovation hubs in rural communities around Alaska.
The Office of Naval Research deserves great credit for their vision and foresight in leading the United States to a more resilient presence in the Arctic. We greatly appreciate their partnership and support.