California investment and regional partnerships are advancing the next phase of defense and aerospace innovation across East Kern and Aerospace Valley.
Griffiss Institute’s mission extends well beyond our home in New York’s Mohawk Valley. In California, we are working alongside regional, academic, industry and defense partners to strengthen the talent, technology and innovation ecosystem supporting the nation’s defense and aerospace mission.
This work builds on the growing presence of GI across East Kern and Aerospace Valley, where we are helping connect innovators, entrepreneurs, universities, industry and federal mission partners to accelerate technology transition and strengthen regional capacity.
WATCH: Advancing Defense and Aerospace Innovation in California
A Growing National Footprint
The work underway in California demonstrates how Griffiss Institute can bring our partnership model to mission-driven innovation ecosystems across the country. By connecting regional capabilities with national security priorities, GI is helping create pathways for talent, technology and companies to contribute to the mission where they are needed most.
From New York to California, Griffiss Institute is advancing American innovation to secure the nation.


