APL’s mission is to make critical contributions to critical challenges. We feel it is our responsibility to try to solve these national challenges with the full measure of our dedication and expertise. Our mission and core values guide our future, and it is no less than to create defining innovations that ensure our nation’s preeminence in the 21st century.

As a university affiliated research center (UARC) and research division of Johns Hopkins University, APL has a unique opportunity to make the world healthier, safer, and more secure.

As the nation’s preeminent UARC, we have:

• Broad exposure to challenges facing a wide variety of sponsors
• A diversity of expertise and experience to address those challenges
• A track record of bringing together government, academia, and industry in solving complex challenges

Although we have strict conflict-of-interest restrictions, our sponsors can include government offices and philanthropic organizations.

UARCs function broadly as trusted technical experts, often developing advanced systems prototypes that accelerate the infusion of new technology into operational use. When appropriate, and where no conflict of interest exits, they may compete for science and technology work on Broad Agency Announcements of Opportunity.

The majority of APL’s work comes from the Department of War as sole-source (noncompetitive) funding under the Competition in Contracting Act, primarily through the exception for essential research and engineering.

APL technology can address industry needs that benefit our sponsors, the public, and the university and may foster economic development. APL Tech Transfer offers businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and academia streamlined access to technological innovations made at the Laboratory.

To evaluate and license APL technology, contact Tech Transfer. Tech Transfer will begin with a preliminary meeting to determine an appropriate licensing strategy.

We invite our current partners, as well as prospective suppliers interested in potential opportunities to partner with APL, to review the resources and information provided in the Suppliers section of our website.