PDAC: Submission #1255 | Dayton Development Coalition

Submission information

Project Details

1. To which Review Panel are you submitting your project? Economic Development

2. Project title Digital Innovation Toolbox for Digital Transformation Center

3. Short description The University of Dayton is fully committed to the vision of a “Digital Dayton.” To position our region at the leading edge of digital innovation, we created the Digital Transformation Center, a shared collaborative space designed to reduce the barriers to innovation. To fully remove these barriers and further enhance collaboration, we need a high-end digital toolbox to provide Dayton’s community the resources that will allow them to push digital innovation forward at the speed of relevance.

Organization Details

4. Organization making the request University of Dayton

5-8. Address 300 College Park Dr.
Dayton, Ohio. 45469

9. County Montgomery

10. Recipient organization same

11-14. Address {Empty}

15. County {Empty}

16. Organization type Non-profit

Organization Contact Details

17. Name Sukh Sidhu

18. Title Vice President for University of Dayton Research Institute

19. Organization University of Dayton

20. Telephone (937) 229-3605

21. Email ssidhu1@udayton.edu

22-25. Address 300 College Park Dr.
Dayton, Ohio. 45469

26. County Montgomery

27. Additional contacts Paul Henderson
University of Dayton Research Institute
(937) 229-2113
Paul.Henderson@udri.udayton.edu

Location Details

28. City Dayton and WPAFB

29. County Montgomery

30. Congressional district Ohio 10th

Financial Details

31. Funding request 3000000

32. Total Cost 4000000

33. Other sources of funds UD internal funds

34. How the funds will be used Equipment Purchases

35. Do you have matching funds raised or committed? If yes, explain in question #36. If no, skip to question #37. Yes

36. If yes, please provide additional information. (Or, budget document can be uploaded, see question 37) UD has already investment 1M in internal funds to stand up a DTC seedling facility.

37. Budget Yes

Budget File Upload

digital-toolbox-for-dtc-budget.xlsx (14.64 KB)

38. By what date will you be ready to spend the funds Immediately

39. Programs/grants for which this project would qualify no

Community Details

40. Community Need Boosted by a digital toolbox, the DTC will become a national leader in digital transformation and innovation by leveraging the power of in-person collaboration among government, industry and academic partners, which in turn unleashes energy, ideas and creativity; by providing common access to high-powered tools and equipment that will enhance our collective potential to innovate beyond existing borders and in ever-decreasing timeframes; and by fostering workforce development programs and connections with academic institutions to expand and equip the eligible workforce.

The digital toolbox with software and hardware tools, such as advanced analytics and AI platforms and tools, supply chain management software, quality management systems, data analytics platforms, secure communication systems, sensors, digital twin technology, robotics and automation, 3D printing, augmented reality, and virtual reality tools, will empower the Air Force and industry to optimize production processes, improve efficiency, maintain high-quality standards, and ensure the security of defense manufacturing. By including such functionality into the DTC through the digital toolbox, we enable our community businesses to not just thrive locally, but compete globally in the digital age.

Our sustained commitment to research and development will ensure that the Air Force and WPAFB remain at the forefront of technological advancements, enhancing mission effectiveness and readiness. Equipping the Digital Transformation Center with a digital toolbox represents a significant leap forward in bolstering national security and technological prowess in the digital era, making this funding request an investment not just in defense, but in the future of the nation.

41. Previous Funding: Has the requesting organization received Congressionally earmarked funding in the past? If so, please provide a brief project description, year funded, amount, and Congressional sponsor. none

42. Direct new jobs created 1 to 10

43. Existing jobs retained? 1 to 10

44. Sustained permanent jobs? 26 to 50

45. Please explain how you determined the job creation listed in questions 42-44. UD and its partners have already created 7 new jobs (DTC director, event planner, administrator, digital engineers) by starting DTC seedling facility. As DTC starts operating at its full capacity, we expect to add many more jobs.

46. Using your best guess, of the jobs created over the next 10 years, what will the average salary be? $75,001-$100,00

47. Is your project a workforce development program? Yes

48. If yes, does your program center on one of the ten JobsOhio targeted industries? Yes

Which industry? Aerospace and Aviation

49. Counties in which jobs will be created Montgomery

Additional Details

50. Letters of endorsement, supporting materials, additional information. You can submit ONE PDF file that does not exceed 10 pages. {Empty}

51. Is there opposition to the project? No

52. Name of person filling out this form. Sukh Sidhu

53. Telephone number of person filling out this form. (937) 229-3605

54. Email of person filling out this form. This is where notification will be sent that the form was received. ssidhu1@udayton.edu

55. Do you want your project to be considered as a Community Project in the fiscal year 2025 –2026 State Capital Budget Bill? Yes

56. If your project type is on the list of ineligible projects (see above), please offer an explanation why your project could be eligible. If your project is not on the list, answer the question by stating that your project is not on the list of ineligible projects. {Empty}

57. Has your organization received state capital budget funding in the past? If so, provide a brief project description, year funded, and amount. {Empty}

58. Does your project have a connection with, or provide some benefit to, a state agency that has bonding authority? Please check all that apply from the following list: {Empty}

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