Addressing the technology needs of the U. S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood (FLW), Missouri, and improving the technology base of the FLW Region.
To leverage the capabilities of Missouri businesses, universities, and research organizations to provide technology-related products or services to the Army and Department of Defense (DoD), the result of which will be a stronger technology base in Missouri for meeting military technology requirements, a more vibrant economy in the region and state and an enduring Fort Leonard Wood.
Leonard Wood Institute (LWI) secures funding for, competitively awards, manages, and collaborates in projects to develop technologies and services that meet Army or DoD capability requirements and help sustain Fort Leonard Wood.
The Leonard Wood Institute (LWI) has a Partnership Intermediary Agreement that complements the Developmental Command Analysis Center at Fort Leonard Wood. It’s purpose is to facilitate, align, and organize the efforts of small business, other industry, educational institutions, economic development organizations, and local and state governmental organizations to apply for and conduct research operations, development, demonstration and evaluation of material solutions; and transfer of these solutions to benefit DAC.
Through its Sustainable Ozarks Partnership (SOP) subsidiary, LWI is also focused on strengthening the quality of life and communities in the FLW region, and works to help retain or enhance missions on FLW.
LWI’s Board of Directors is composed of distinguished individuals who serve without compensation, dedicate a tremendous amount of time to LWI governance, and continue to be bound by a conflict of interest policy that prohibits personal or organizational gain from LWI Board service. The directors share a common interest in enabling business, industry, and nonprofit partners to collaborate with the military to fulfill technology-related needs of the Army at Fort Leonard Wood and elsewhere. As a consequence, they leverage the growth of defense-related companies, governmental entities, and organizations in the region.
LWI Board Meeting | December 14, 2023 | 10 a.m. | University of Missouri Technology Park | Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Please join us on November 15 on Fort Leonard Wood for GIS Day. Click the link below to download the flyer.