Agile Research & Development

Agile research is, unsurprisingly, an approach to research that draws inspiration from agile software development. Agile research eliminates dependencies and friction that can slow down traditional research studies, trading off precision for directionally useful feedback that enables rapid learning and iterative improvement. Agile Development process is a method of managing development. In its heart lies more fluid and flexible approach to organizing the entirety of the working process including the interaction with the customer.

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SoCal Tech Bridge and partners’ unique engagement with stakeholders ensures technology demonstrations are more than science projects. The Stakeholder Management System takes a micro- and macro- approach that seeks input, facilitates collaboration, and provides feedback in a constant, adaptive cycle. SoCal Tech Bridge engages the "universe" of stakeholders, but also focuses in on specific, pilot-focused engagements. This process of demonstrations, design/think workshops, modeling and simulation, feedback, and pilots drive the train of innovation and, eventually, acquisition.  From this cycle, comes new contracts and future capabilities; the process is proven.

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Collaboration and trust is key. Meaningful relationships with partners, influencers, advocates, sponsors, and customers enable the SoCal Tech Bridge to act efficiently, and with authority and credibility. SoCal Tech Bridge utilizes tools such as Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs); Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs); and contracts with organizations and agencies to create tailored and unique commitments to stakeholders.

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