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The Office of Industrial Base Growth offers a comprehensive page of training materials and videos aimed at supporting both small businesses and acquisition professionals. Covering diverse topics, these instructional resources provide valuable insights into navigating federal programs, procurement processes, fostering growth, and enhancing collaboration. Tailored to empower small enterprises and facilitate efficient acquisitions, the videos serve as a valuable resource hub, promoting informed decision-making and fostering a thriving defense industrial base.
The DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth (IBG) offers live training sessions and on-demand webinars to help businesses and acquisition professionals better understand IBG programs, resources, and requirements for competing in the defense marketplace and strengthening the defense industrial base.
Training topics include LYNX, Intellectual Property, the Mentor-Protégé Program, Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), SBIR/STTR, Project Spectrum (cybersecurity), APEX Accelerators, and more.
Explore upcoming live training opportunities below or access recorded webinars anytime through our On-Demand Training library. Registration is required for live sessions, and space may be limited.
Industry Training Series Fall 2026 Schedule (PDF)>>
Introduction to Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) August 31, 2026, 2:30-3:30 PM ET Register Here: www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/bvDWVTfDSnOTXhok-7Jpqw
Introduction to the Mentor-Protégé Program for Industry September 17, 2026, 2:30-3:30 PM ET Register Here: www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/ggCTfTuJS22tJEXSOBHl9Q
Introduction to APEX Accelerators for Industry October 20, 2026, 1:00-2:00 PM ET Register Here: www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/gt6kUJo6SOCwUL9k2Xxv6w
Join us for a live demonstration of LYNX, a digital platform developed by the Department of War Office of Industrial Base Growth that serves as a comprehensive suite to help businesses navigate the government contracting landscape with greater clarity and confidence. LYNX provides powerful tools to more efficiently and effectively match opportunities aligned to business capabilities and government mission needs.
Ideal for: Business owners and managers (of all sizes), capture managers, business development personnel, and procurement analysts
Format: Product overview presentation with Q&A
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Additional materials are available on the FAQs & 1-Pagers page including downloadable overviews of key programs and initiatives, curated small business resources on topics like intellectual property and data rights, information on the Department's Critical Technology Areas, and answers to frequently asked questions on topics such as business registration, NAICS and FSC codes, contracting procedures, and other essential steps for pursuing federal contracting opportunities.
Foreign investment can play an important role in maintaining the vitality of the U.S. industrial base. Therefore, it’s the policy of the U.S. Government to allow foreign investment consistent with the national security interest of the United States. A company is considered to be operating under FOCI whenever a foreign interest has the power, direct or indirect, whether or not exercised, and whether or not exercisable, to direct or decide matters affecting the management or operations of that company in a manner which may result in unauthorized access to classified information or may adversely affect the performance of classified contracts.
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