MTEC Educational Webinar: Navigating the Veterans Health Administration (VHA): Insights from the Innovation Ecosystem Office and NAVREF’s Public-Private Research Network

The goal of the Webinar is to provide the audience with a more comprehensive understanding of innovation efforts within the VA and the VHA Innovation Ecosystem in particular. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of how to collaborate or partner with the VHA Innovation Ecosystem and how their business efforts may align with that of the VA. In addition, attendees will learn how to effectively collaborate with VA research programs across the country, utilizing VA-affiliated Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) to their advantage. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of NAVREF, the role it plays, and the mission it represents in supporting NPCs to advance veteran-focused research and education. Additionally, the session will cover practical strategies for engaging with NPCs to maximize research and educational opportunities within the VA system.

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Understand innovation efforts within the VA and the VHA Innovation system.
2. How industry can collaborate with VA research programs nationwide and leverage VA-affiliated Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs) to enhance their efforts.
3. Gain insight into NAVREF’s role and the mission it represents in supporting NPCs and advancing veteran-focused research and education.
4. Learn strategies for effectively engaging with NPCs to maximize research and educational opportunities within the VA system.

Speakers:

Hawk Tran, Chief Operating Officer, NAVREF

Kristopher “Kit” Teague, Executive Director, VHA Innovation Ecosystem 

Moderator:

Jill Sorensen, Chief Development Officer, MTEC