CTMA Technology Competition

The CTMA Technology Competition has been shifted to accommodate changes necessitated by government travel restrictions. Here are the new dates:

• Friday, May 16 – Deadline to submit entries
• Monday, May 26 – Selection of 3 Finalists
• Tuesday, June 17 – Finalists’ Presentations – Live Event in Ann Arbor, MI and free livestream for audience

NCMS in conjunction with the CTMA Program seek to support the National Defense Strategy by shining a spotlight on transformative maintenance and sustainment capabilities. The CTMA Technology Competition provides an opportunity for both commercial and government teams to showcase new and innovative ways of making maintenance and sustainment operations more agile, effective, efficient, and affordable. The review and selection process are overseen by top DOD maintenance leaders, providing great exposure for all applicants.

As a new addition to the competition this year, NCMS has teamed up with Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRC-SE) to come up with specific focus areas that meet their existing needs. Please submit technologies that match one of these focus areas.

Three finalists will present their solutions in person at NCMS Headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI on Monday, June 17. The winner will receive a $100,000 in-kind contribution from NCMS.

FRC-SE will be participating virtually. All our submissions will be highlighted in our CTMA Technology Competition booklet, which will be posted electronically on the NCMS website and distributed at all NCMS events throughout the year.

The online submission process involves a 500 word or less abstract (outline provided), a photo or graphic of the capability, and a short demonstration video no longer than 3 minutes. Submissions are encouraged by the government, academia, and industry.

The deadline for entering is May 16, 2025. If you have a technology that fits multiple focus areas described, please submit separate submissions describing how it correlates to that focus area. *NO NEED FOR SEPARATE VIDEO, YOU MAY SUBMIT THE SAME VIDEO FOR MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS.*

To learn about the 2025 finalists, visit: https://ncms.org/news/ncms-announces-2025-ctma-technology-competition-finalists/