The Defense Innovation Unit connects industry and the Defense Department, acting as an acquisition accelerator of innovation and commercial technology to military customers. DIU Human Systems Portfolio Director Christian Whitchurch shares some of his projects in the medical and COVID-19 spaces and how his relationship with industry and DOD customers is unique for innovating new ways of looking at procurement in the federal space.
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Season 2
Episode 11
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DOD’s Innovative Acquisition Tactics for Medical Tech
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Christian Whitchurch Human Systems Portfolio Director Defense Innovation Unit
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