The NERDIC ecosystem network comprises of individuals from across the six New England states within Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), Innovation and Technology Centers, Educational and Training Institutions, Workforce Development Boards and Organizations, Federal, State and Local Government Officials, Agencies and Departments, Industry Advisory Boards, Industry Leaders and Business Owners, APEX Accelerators and the Department of Defense.

This third tier of NERDIC meets with the State Leadership team quarterly to drive the direction of NERDIC by informing the ecosystem of the opportunities and challenges facing their areas of expertise. They are the voice of the region’s defense industrial base.